Lexence — Netherlands

Amsterdam27 lawyersFounded 1992

About

### The firm We are Lexence. Our mentality? Personal and to the point. With us you always know who’s fighting your corner, what the score is and what to expect. Pragmatists to the core, we’re averse to hierarchy and like to cut to the chase. This translates into thorough analyses and on-point advice. We call this the “new way of doing business” and it ensures companies have the agility to move forward in these testing times. And we understand the need for this because we’re that kind of company too. Established in 1992, today Lexence employs 190 lawyers, civil law notaries and professionals who provide a broad spectrum of services in ten specific areas of law. ### Areas of practice Our pragmatic legal teams, whose work spans 10 areas of law, collaborate seamlessly to provide our clients with thorough analyses, on-point advice and workable solutions. - Banking & Finance - Commercial contracts - Corporate/M&A - Corporate notarial services - Employment law - Leasing law - Litigation - Planning & environment - Real estate notarial services - Real estate development & transactions ### International Business doesn’t stop at the border. Our clients operate in an international environment and require legal advice that is as cross-border as their activities. Lexence provides that assurance. With a strong network of leading law firms worldwide, we ensure that clients can rely on specialized expertise in every relevant jurisdiction. Whether it's a transaction, investment, or dispute: we move fast, know the right people, and offer practical, workable solutions. Lexence is the exclusive member in the Netherlands of Meritas, a global network of 173 independent law firms in more than 90 countries. This enables us to connect clients directly with trusted specialists in virtually any jurisdiction. Meritas firms apply the same quality standards and efficient approach as Lexence, ensuring clients receive high-quality and consistent legal support—no matter where they operate. Lexence is also affiliated with leading international networks such as IBA and AIJA, keeping us actively involved in legal developments and market trends worldwide. In strategically important markets, we work with carefully selected firms that share our approach and quality standards. These collaborations allow us to engage the most suitable firm for each matter, tailored to the client’s specific needs and local legal context. This ensures not only high-quality legal support, but also direct access to market knowledge, regulations, and local experts. This way, we guide international transactions, disputes, and other complex legal matters efficiently, and with the right local expertise. We enjoy working with firms that are pragmatic, fast, and solution-oriented—just like us. No unnecessary layers, no formalities, just direct contact with the right specialists. That’s how we keep communication clear and ensure that clients get the support they need—quickly and effectively, wherever they are in the world. ### Languages - Dutch - English - French - German - Spanish ### Memberships - Meritas ### Staffing Figures - 0 Number of lawyers

Office locations

Amsterdam

Lexence Amsteveenseweg 500 1081 Kl Amsterdam Po Box 75999 1070 Az Amsterdam Amsterdam Netherlands

+31205736736 info@lexence.com

Practice areas

Banking & FinanceCommercial ContractsCorporate/M&ACorporate Notarial ServicesEmployment LawLeasing LawLitigationPlanning & EnvironmentReal Estate Notarial ServicesReal Estate Development & Transactions

Lawyers in this office

Annejet Balm

Lawyer, partner · Employment

Bart van Zadelhoff

Tax adviser, of counsel · Tax

Bas Martens

Lawyer, partner · Real Estate

Bob Bekker

Lawyer, partner · Real Estate

Bram Thomas Craemer

Lawyer, partner · Commercial Litigation

Charles Destrée

Lawyer, partner · Banking & Finance

Diederick de Boer

Lawyer, partner · Corporate / M&A

Esther van der Meulen

Partner Employment · Employment

Floor Damen

Partner Employment · Employment

Frank ter Huurne

Lawyer, partner · Employment & Benefits

Hendrik Bennebroek Gravenhorst

Civil law notary, partner · Corporate / M&A

Jan Hockx

Civil law notary, partner. · Real Estate

Jip Spierings

Lawyer, partner · Real Estate

Joost Kolkman

Joost Kolkman specialises in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and partnerships. He represents Dutch and international companies, funds, investors, and management teams. Joost frequently lectures on corporate and commercial law and partnerships at the Centre for Postgraduate Legal Education, at Radboud University Nijmegen, among others. Joost has been with Lexence since 2014. He studied law at the University of Amsterdam and was admitted to the Dutch Bar in 2002. · Corporate / M&A