About
The law firm of Russell Advocaten focuses on the corporate sector. The lawyers provide legal advice mainly for management boards, shareholders, directors, works councils, inhouse counsels and supervisory directors. Through the international Primerus network (3,000 lawyers in 40 countries) Russell Advocaten can also assist its clients with cross border legal issues. Advice and litigation: The services of Russell Advocaten are based on the general principle “prevention is better than cure”. By providing individual coaching, regular information and tailored courses, seminars, and publications the lawyers indicate possible legal issues to their clients at an early stage and, if possible, assist in preventing them. However, if legal proceedings have to be initiated, the firm assists its corporate clients from start to finish. Where required to the Supreme Court of the Netherlands. - Areas of expertise Corporate law: Russell Advocaten assists its clients with all aspects of their day-to-day business operations. Whether it concerns the corporate structure of their business, disputes with shareholders, or directors’ or supervisory directors’ liability, the specialized lawyers of Russell Advocaten have extensive experience and enjoy an excellent reputation. Labour and employment law: Russell Advocaten advises companies on all aspects of employment law regarding Dutch and European employment law as well as international employment law. The highly experienced lawyers assist clients in negotiations and legal proceedings. They also offer support when it comes to personnel administration and reorganization. Real estate and lease law: The firm offers the best possible service in project development of real estate, and buying, leasing and letting accommodation and business premises. Russell Advocaten’s real estate department is also specialized in all aspects of administrative law pertaining to real estate, such as zoning plans, government planning and development, and permits. Litigation: Russell Advocaten has a strong team of specialist litigators (corporate litigators). The firm assists clients when disputes have arisen or are likely to arise, both at national and international level. Russell Advocaten is also highly specialized in the areas of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), such as arbitration and mediation. Fashion and retail: Russell Advocaten has extensive expertise in the sectors of retail and fashion. The firm has a special focus on luxury, premium brands and hotels. Clients include international and national chain stores in the fashion and luxury (food) sector, specialty stores, and four and five-star hotels. Russell Advocaten also represents and advises international brands and importers. The lawyers are specialized in issues concerning franchise, distribution and agency agreements. Art and law: Russell Advocaten is internationally renowned for being one of the most important experts in the field of art and law (www.artandlaw.nl). International art dealers, collectors, and museums from around the world seek the support of Russell Advocaten in disputes relating to authenticity of works of art, such as paintings, drawings, etchings, and sculptures of both old and modern art. Clients often approach the company with questions about auction purchase, consignment, or resale right. The art law specialists are also experienced in dealing with war-looted art. ### Languages - Dutch - English - French - German ### Memberships - Primerus ### Staffing Figures - 15 Number of lawyers
Office locations
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Russell Advocaten B.V. Antonio Vivaldistraat 6, 1083 Hp Amsterdam Amsterdam Netherlands
Practice areas
Lawyers in this office
Cindy Ting
Cindy Ting advises international and national entrepreneurs and organisations in disputes concerning personnel, employee participation and dismissal. Cindy works in the employment law and dismissal and litigation sections of Russell Advocaten. The focus of Cindy Ting’s practice is employment law, in particular workplace related issues, dismissal, corporate immigration and employee participation. · Labour & Employment
Eline van der Voort
Eline van der Voort advises international and Dutch employers, employees, and expats. Her practice primarily focuses on employment law, but she is also involved in contract law, migration law and corporate law. Eline primarily deals with issues related to labor disputes, dismissals, incapacity for work, reorganizations, employee participation, and other advisory matters in the field of employment law. She is particularly involved in matters concerning labor migration and advising on cross-border employment issues, a topic on which she wrote her thesis. · Employment
Hanneke Verstegen
Hanneke Verstegen assists national and international enterprises in all facets of their day-to-day business operations. She has particular expertise in law relating to the retail, fashion, and luxury sectors. Hanneke Verstegen mainly focuses on corporate litigation, (international) disputes, and advising on employment law, corporate law, and contract law. She also advises on contracts, including distribution and agency agreements. Hanneke advises and litigates for entrepreneurs in national and international disputes concerning business, contracts, and personnel. Her clients include international companies in the fashion, luxury, retail, and wholesale sectors. · Litigation
Jan Dop
Jan Dop is a lawyer and partner at Russell Advocaten. He is an experienced lawyer combining substantive legal expertise with the knowledge of his clients and their businesses. As a result, he succeeds in turning complex legal problems into efficient and practical solutions and adequate advice. As Head of the Embassy Desk at Russell Advocaten, he assists embassies and consulates in all aspects of their day-to-day business in the Netherlands. Jan Dop advises and represents entrepreneurs in national and international disputes on undertaking, personnel, and real estate. His clients include international fashion businesses, IT businesses, and wholesale traders. He regularly publishes articles on employment law in legal journals. · Corporate / M&A
Jesper Nooij
Jesper Nooij advises international and national entrepreneurs. He mainly focuses on corporate litigation, (international) disputes and advice in the areas of corporate law and contract law. Jesper is particularly involved in issues concerning supervisory boards, on which he wrote a master’s thesis. In addition, Jesper advises entrepreneurs and companies on property law issues. · Litigation
Niek van der Graaf
Niek van der Graaf advises international and national entrepreneurs. Niek mainly focuses on corporate litigation, (international) disputes and advice in the field of corporate law, contract law and insolvency law. He also advises and litigates on contracts, including distribution and agency agreements. Niek is particularly involved in issues concerning financial (Wwft) and European law, the specialisms in which he graduated. · Litigation
Paul Russell
Paul Russell is the senior partner of the law firm of Russell Advocaten, which he joined in 1976. Paul assists entrepreneurs in national and international disputes on corporate governance, contracts and real estate. Paul is a seasoned litigator, combining tenacity and creativity with profound legal expertise. He specializes in divorces involving large assets and enterprises. He also advises and represents art dealers, museums, art collectors in art related cases. His clients include international fashion and IT businesses, Embassies and Consulates, and affluent individuals. Paul was a member of the Dutch Senate for many years. He also works on the boards and supervisory boards of various charitable organizations. · Corporate / M&A
Reinier W.L. Russell
Reinier Russell is the managing partner of the law firm of Russell Advocaten, which he joined in 1990. He represents the interests of large Dutch companies, foreign companies based or active in the Netherlands and domestic and foreign government authorities. His main practice areas are corporate litigation, drafting contracts, boardroom counselling and employment law. In addition, Reinier is certified as a mediator. · Corporate / M&A