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Publication: 19 October 2026 · Decision: 8 October 2026
Facts
A valuation dispute involved Kloekenland’s lack of access to corporate records and systems of related companies.
Proceedings
On 18 September 2026 the expert requested an order granting Kloekenland access to administrative systems. Both parties responded.
Legal question
Can the expert’s statutory information-gathering powers justify broad access for an individual party?
Decision
The judge-commissioner rejects the application; the expert can obtain and assess necessary information directly.
Reasoning and paragraphs
Paragraph 2.4 distinguishes the expert’s access rights under Articles 2:339 and 2:352 of the Dutch Civil Code from party access. Paragraphs 2.5–2.7 emphasise expert control, procedural fairness and sensitive corporate data.
Legal significance
The ruling distinguishes expert-led information collection from unrestricted access by litigants.