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“We believe the
legal profession
is ready for some
innovation.”

Robin Horstman and
Allard Nierman - First Legal
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Entrepreneurs, just like you

We are entrepreneurs, just like you, which is why we have built our business model around the client: our focus is not our offer but your request. First Legal was founded on the conviction that the legal profession needs innovation. Things can and must be different and above all better.

With us, you have a permanent team of legal specialists, which you can expand and scale if you need additional expertise. This gives you the knowledge but not the costs of a full-service law firm.

You choose a fixed hourly rate or one of our alternative fee structures. Whatever suits you best. We can even help you in terms of content. The result? High-quality legal services at a competitive price.

First Legal has been the successful partner and in-house lawyer of a large number of experienced entrepreneurs and companies for almost 10 years. We would be happy to help you too.

Who we are

First Legal was founded on the conviction that the legal profession needs innovation. It must change and, above all, improve. That is why we have constructed our business model around the customer: instead of focussing on what we can offer, we focus on you and your question.

Quality is key.
First Legal only works with experienced legal specialists. Attorneys who are used to working at the highest level and who can empathise with challenges faced by entrepreneurs. To guarantee these qualities, First Legal has built up a network of specialists. You always have the best attorney for your specific situation.

First Legal's core
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Robin Horstman
Founder / Partner

E: robinhorstman@first-legal.nl
T: +31 (0) 10 799 70 50 / +31 (0) 6 2000 5801

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Robin Horstman

"The companies I have worked for and consulted in the recent years know my added value. I communicate clearly, without many if's and but's, and always deliver on my promises. As a attorney I specialise in Corporate Law and Merger & Acquisitions. Furthermore, I have succesfully completed the Grotius Corporate Transactions postgraduate course. With more than 20 years of practical experience I know the tricks of the trade. As an entrepreneur, I like to think in terms of opportunities and possibilities, for myself and especially for my clients. I am an energetic person, strategically sound and solution-oriented.”

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Allard Nierman
Partner

E: allardnierman@first-legal.nl
T: +31 (0) 10 799 70 50 / +31 (0) 6 2754 5983

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Allard Nierman

“I specialize in Corporate Law, in particular Acquisitions and Restructuring. In a team of diverse specialists I have supervised various well-known transactions and restructuring projects. My clients have come to know me as a knowledgeable, involved and decisive person. I know how to seek and find solutions in complex situations and under challenging circumstances. For both entrepreneurs and administrators, I act as a sparringpartner in all areas within Corporate Law.”

A selection of our legal specialists

First Legal has a network of experienced independent attorneys. These specialists are at your disposal.

Mark Oosterveen
Labor, Tenancy, Contract law

E: markoosterveen@first-legal.nl
T: +31 (0) 6 2452 3019

Maurice van der Horst
Labor Law

E: mauricevanderhorst@first-legal.nl
T: +31 (0) 6 1855 7276

Cathelijne Elassaiss
Privacy Law and AVG, Corporate Law

E: cathelijneelassaiss@first-legal.nl
T: +31 (0) 6 1763 6598

Alexander Jansen
Labor Law

E: alexanderjansen@first-legal.nl
T: +31 (0) 6 3601 9540

Martin op ‘t Ende
IP Law and Corporate Law

E: martinoptende@first-legal.nl
T: +31 (0) 6 5080 8786

Our strengths
High quality

We believe that high quality legal advice is self-evident.

Full service

We deal with the most common legal business issues.

Vast experience

We only work with experienced attorneys and specialists

Fair price

With our well and efficiently organised office we can offer you a very competitive rate.

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What we do

Differentiating quality and entrepreneurship

First Legal focuses on the corporate market. Medium-sized and large companies who, like us, love innovation and entrepreneurship. Who value quality. We have experienced legal specialists for every business issue.

Jurisdictions

Companies turn to us especially in the following jurisdictions:

  • Corporate Law
    Corporate Law
    • Cooperation agreements (partnership, v.o.f., cv, joint ventures)
    • Shareholder agreement
    • Disputes between shareholders and / or directors
    • Company law issues
    • Shareholders' meetings, minutes
    • Shareholder resolutions
    • Commercial contracts
    • Corporate governance
    • Netherlands Enterprise Court
    • Compliance
    • Director’s liability
    • Arbitration
    • Litigation in the field of corporate law                                                                                                                                         
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Legal assistance with national and international transactions, both sales and acquisitions
    • Purchase agreements
    • Negotiations
    • Share transactions
    • Assets and liabilities transactions
    • Letter of intent (LOI)
    • Memorandum of understanding (MOU)
    • Due diligence investigation
    • Earn out arrangements
    • Escrow arrangements
    • Management buy out (MBO) and management buy in (MBI)
    • Private equity transactions
    • Mergers and legal splits
    • Disputes concerning transactions                                                                                                                                         
  • Contractlaw
    Contractlaw
    • Contract drafting and review
    • Contract negotiations
    • Disputes concerning contracts
    • Interpretation of contracts
    • All kind of contracts: from sale, acquisitions, distribution, agency, franchise to engagement, management and other services agreements
    • International agreements
    • Contract drafting and review
    • Garantees / representations and warranties
    • Defaults
    • Proper performance and/or compensation of damages
    • Rescission and/or annulment
  • Bankrupcty and restructuring
    Bankrupcty and restructuring
    • (Imminent) bankrupcty
    • Suspension of payment
    • Debt restructuring
    • Prejudice to creditors (Actio Pauliana)
    • Director’s liability
    • Non-paying customers
    • Bankruptcy supplier
    • (Complex) concern restructuring and reorganisation
    • Companies in difficulties
    • (Extra) judicial creditors’ arrangement
    • (Controlled) turnaround and prepack
    • Company protection against claims and safeguarding company’s healthy parts
    • Seizure and attachment                                                                                                                                         
  • Finance and security law
    Finance and security law
    • Finance and capital arrangements and structures
    • Finance contracts
    • All sorts of securities, from pledge, mortgage and personal suretyship to retention of title, right of reclamation
    • Compensation
    • Personal and professional suretyship                                                                                                                                         
  • Labor law
    Labor law
    • Advise and assistance HR policy
    • Employment agreement, staff rules and collective labor agreements
    • Work related disability, reintegration processes
    • Dismissals and dismissal with immediate effect
    • Statutory director
    • Non-compete clauses
    • Transfer of undertaking rules
    • Workers’ participation
    • Salary claims                                                                                                                                         
  • Real estate and lease
    Real estate and lease
    • Drafting and termination of lease agreements, both retail and offices
    • Defaults
    • Collection outstanding lease
    • Purchase and sale of real estate                                                                                                                                         
  • Privacy / AVG
    Privacy / AVG
    • Advise and implementation AVG (GDPR) rules
    • Data protection and privacy
    • Data processing agreements
    • Register of data processing
    • Registers of data leaks and security incidents
    • Data protection impact assessment (DPIA )                                                                                                                                         
Rates

First Legal stands for excellent legal services at a competitive rate.

We are transparant with regard to our rates

At First Legal you never pay more than € 350 per hour:

  • Our experienced legal specialists cost between € 250 and € 350 per hour (excl. VAT).
  • For light legal work we can employ attorneys and legal assistants with an hourly rate of € 130 (excl. VAT).
We do not charge office costs.

First Legal is efficiently organised. You only pay for legal expertise: other costs are kept at a minimum, so we can guarantee a competitive price.

Free advice

At your service.

Please contact us as soon as possible with regard to legal issues or questions. With the right advice you can prevent financial risks, legal proceedings or even bankruptcy.

Free consultation
Not a First Legal customer yet? We would like to offer you a free consultation to get acquainted. This can be done by telephone, at our office or at a location your prefer. You will leave with a clear view of your legal issue without any obligation.

We have room for 4 free consultations per month. So don't hesitate to contact us!