Claves Advocaten is a Leiden-based law firm offering specialist counsel across a range of civil and criminal matters, including Employment & Labor, Family, Real Estate, Criminal Defense, and Accidents & Injuries. The firm employs seven attorneys, each with distinct specializations, enabling targeted guidance and comprehensive representation in advisory and litigation work for individuals and small to mid-sized businesses in the Netherlands.

Claves Advocaten emphasizes accessibility and personal attention through a weekly free inloopspreekuur on Thursdays from 14:00 to 16:00 at the Leiden office, allowing prospective clients to obtain a preliminary assessment without an appointment and discuss next steps with a qualified team member. The Leiden office is centrally located at Breestraat 19E, providing convenient access for clients in the region.

Operating as a cooperative U.A. with a strong local footprint, Claves Advocaten has earned a solid reputation in Leiden and the South Holland area by delivering focused advocacy and practical strategies across disputes, negotiations, and criminal proceedings.

About Claves Advocaten

Founded in 2018

7 people in their team


Practice areas
Employment & Labor
Family
Real Estate
Criminal Defense
Accidents & Injuries

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Employment & Labor

Claves Advocaten provides clear guidance on employment contracts, terminations, disputes, and social security matters for both employees and employers, with a focus on pragmatic solutions, timely advice, and effective dispute resolution.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Family

Claves Advocaten handles divorce and separation, parental authority and contact arrangements, child custody and maintenance, and other family disputes, guiding clients through court proceedings and negotiation to achieve stable outcomes.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Real Estate

Claves Advocaten advises on tenancy matters, lease agreements, and property disputes, offering contract review, negotiations, and representation in disputes or litigation to protect tenants and landlords.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Criminal Defense

Claves Advocaten defends clients in criminal cases, providing pretrial consultations, case assessment, defense strategy, and representation in court.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Accidents & Injuries

Claves Advocaten represents clients in personal injury claims arising from accidents, pursuing compensation for damages, medical expenses, and losses, through negotiations or litigation as appropriate.
Animal & Dog Injury
Assault & Battery
Birth Injury
Brain Injury
Car Accident
Construction Accident
Dangerous Product
Defamation
Drugs & Medical Devices
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Defect
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Property Damage
Sexual Abuse
Toxic Mold
Toxic Tort
Travel Accident
Truck Accident
Work Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death

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