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We sometimes receive reports of fake emails circulating. It seems that the sender is working at Bierens, but upon further investigation, this turns out to be false. What should you do if you suspect that you have received a phishing message? We will explain it to you.

Starting from where we’ve left of from unleashing potential in an intense battlefield, the journey continues to earn your stripes at Bierens. Find out more about our culture and what working at Bierens looks like.

Our Spanish office in Barcelona has moved!

With a surge of bankruptcy cases of 86.5% in Spain, the trend is expected to continue in 2022. With measures in place to collect when your Spanish debtor has been declared bankrupt, lawyer Antonio Illán Box explains more.

Collecting interest and collection costs is much more difficult in France than in other European countries. Our lawyer Yassin Jarmouni explains why.

Beware! Fake emails are in circulation using the name of Bierens European Collection Attorneys.

Find out more about the European Order for Payment and Spanish Order for Payment. Our Spanish lawyer Antonio Illán Box explains everything you should know.

A letter of credit is a form of security for international business. Read here how you as an entrepreneur can be more certain that you will be paid for your delivered goods.

Find out everything you should know about French enforcement measures. From seizing your debtor's bank account or assets, our native French debt collection specialists and lawyers explain it all.

With a decline in fashion and retail sales due to COVID-19, Spanish suppliers will increasingly face more difficulties. Our lawyer Antonio Illán Box explains what is to be expected. Find out more here.

The bankruptcy petition is one of the most effective means of debt collection in the Netherlands. With the bankruptcy petition, you do not declare your debtor bankrupt, you simply pressurise your Dutch debtor to pay. Our lawyer Folkert Terpstra explains more.

How will Brexit affect businesses? Find out the impact on debt collection after Brexit and cross-border dispute resolution. Our specialists explain the most important procedures and how these may affect you.

Debt collection during COVID-19: What is the best strategy? Our debt collection specialists and lawyers share the 10 golden tips for debt collection during the Corona crisis.

Coronavirus and COVID-19 are causing financial difficulties to companies all around Europe. Read here our advice on how to deal with outstanding invoices and debt collection during the coronavirus crisis.

The measures taken to combat coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic are highly affecting payment behaviour of European companies. Read this article for more information on payment bahaviour of European companies during the coronavirus crisis.

The coronavirus has a considerable financial impact on many companies.That is why European governments have taken various measures to support companies. Read about the support offered in European countries.

In many European countries there is a lockdown, which also affects several courts in Europe. Read here about the impact of the Coronavirus on judicial collection.

Dutch legal assistant Lincy Endevoets has recently joined our international debt recovery team. Lincy focuses on debt recovery cases in the Netherlands. Wondering what she can do for you? Read our article.

In October, Bierens ran their first Hackathon event and it was sensational! Want to know what happened during the 36 hours? Read our overview to find out!

Do you have a debtor in Italy or Spain? A new superhero has joined our Italian desk and can get your money back from an Italian or Spanish debtor. Contact Chiara today and find out how she can help you.

Transformation is pivotal if businesses want to thrive. They need to draw on all their resources, work together and keep informed if they want to stay ahead of the curve. Read our article to find how we use transformation in our business.

Deceiving the Queen, a Prime Minister under attack, a government in disarray and high court judges walking out on meetings with the European Minister. What is happening with Brexit? Read more.

Business owners have misconceptions and fears when it comes to hiring a debt collection agency. Read our 7 debt collection myths, and the truth about them.

Were you at Credit Summer Event 2019 - Belgium? Have a look at our pictures. Would you like to receive pictures for your own archive in better quality? Let us know, send us a message.

Are you dealing with a difficult debtor and unpaid invoices? Find out more about what type of debtor you have and read our helpful tips on the best way to approach them for successful debt recovery.

Some debtors will do anything to get out of paying an unpaid invoice. Read here the top 10 excuses international debtors have actually used on us to get out of paying!

For many credit managers, achieving and/or maintaining a low DSO (daily sales outstanding) is a key KPI, and for good reason. Read our 8 tips on how to improve your DSO.

Is your business ready for Brexit? Read our blog to find out more about preparing for Brexit. If you have not prepared anything ahead of 29th March 2019, contact us immediately! With only a few weeks to go, you have very little time to prepare yourself for a possible Brexit.

How will Brexit affect the enforcement and recognition of court judgments? Read our blog to find out more or contact us today. Our international lawyers can help with all your Brexit questions.

What will a 'no-deal' brexit look like when it comes to applicable law and competence of court? Our specialists can advise about how Brexit might affect you and what the best possible steps are in judicial procedures against a UK based company. Contact us today.

Will there be a 'deal', 'no-deal' or 'extension' Brexit? Our specialists can advise how Brexit might affect you and what the best possible steps are in judicial procedures against a UK based company. Contact us today.

Will there be a ‘deal’, a ‘no deal’ or an ‘extension’ Brexit? What are the effects of these scenarios on European Procedures? Our international lawyers can answer all your business concerns regarding Brexit. Contact us today to find out more.

Vivienne Broeze, joined Bierens in January 2019, strengthening our German desk. Do you have unpaid invoices from a German customer, or would you like more information about collections in Germany? Vivienne and her colleagues can help. Get in touch today!

Today it became known that toy chain Intertoys has been declared bankrupt. Curious what this means for you as a supplier? Read on now!

Our international practice is growing fast! Eniada Seitaj joins our Italian desk, strengthening the services we provide for Italy. Do you have an Italian debtor? Contact Eniada today, she is happy to help.

Political turmoil reigns, but since the referendum was announced in 2016, the UK’s markets have suffered from instability and the devaluing of the Pound. But what’s going on now?

Our international lawyers, Marielene de Ruijter – Van Den Brand and Zijad Jusic provided their expertise on the subject regarding options for judicial and arbitral awards in the Netherlands. To read the whole article, visit http://www.nysba.org/IntlPracticum/.

Our international practice is growing fast! With the addition of British lawyer Jamie Ashford, our international team has been strengthened even further.

Do you know how to protect your business during an economic crisis? Our team of international lawyers can help. We are experts in contracts, litigation and debt recovery and can advise on the best route of action to protect your business. Get in touch today to find out how we can help you.

Happy New Year from all of us at Bierens. We wish you a happy, prosperous 2019. And remember, if you have unpaid invoices, get in touch today. Our team of international lawyers can help you start the new year right.

Even Father Christmas must find it tough sometimes to run a business successfully. If you have outstanding invoices, get in touch with us today. We will alleviate your debt recovery concerns, so you can relax this Christmas.

Do you have unpaid invoices? Get in touch with us today. Our team of international debt recovery lawyers, can start collecting your outstanding invoices so you can relax this Christmas.

How Brexit will affect your business exactly is still unclear. We can help to mitigate your risk. If you conduct business nationally or internationally, get in touch today.

Do you know how to prove your claim in a French Court? Our French debt collection lawyer, Yassin Jarmouni, provides some useful information for recovering your unpaid invoices, even without proof.

Bierens International practice has expanded. Italian lawyer, Daniela Pizzuto joins our international debt recovery team and specialises in debt collection cases for Italian companies.

Do you have an unpaid invoice from a Brazilian company? Here are 3 useful tips for debt recovery in Brazil that will help you collect your unpaid invoices.

Doing business in Turkey? Worried about unpaid invoices and how to recover your debt? Here is our advice to help you conduct business with Turkish companies and keep you ahead of the crisis.

Our international practice is growing fast. In recent months, we have strengthened our international team with debt collection lawyers and specialists. Since the autumn of 2017, the Brazilian lawyer Maria Marquezini Cara is part of our international team. Maria handles business in Portugal and Brazil.

In practice we notice that small business don’t arrange their policy the right way which leads to debt with unpaid invoices. We listed 7 tips below to minimize this risk of debt collection for small business.

It is been 25 years ago this week, that our Dutch lawyer Bart van Onna joined Bierensgroup. A big milestone for Bart and our office!

The Spanish tax authorities have published a list of defaulters in June 2018 again on their website. This list mentions persons and companies that owe more than one million euros to the Spanish tax authorities. This year there are again well-known names on the list...

Calling a debtor and asking them for money is never a nice thing to do. But often, calling is one of the most effective ways to get your customer to pay. Here are our top six tips from our debt collection specialists for more successful debt collection calls.

What does the future of credit management look like? That was a central question during the third edition of the Credit Summer Event. Over 150 credit managers and financial professionals came to the head office to hear and discuss the latest developments in the area of credit management.

In Spain, credit transfers from a supplier to a factoring company is a business potential with red flags. Many fraudulent activities can take place with these type of transactions.

The Legal Hackers event took place tonight at our office in Amsterdam. This event was focused on “Securing the Cyberspace”. The presentation was fully attended with three experts lecturing in the area of cybersecurity.