Kienhuis Legal is a full service Dutch law firm of lawyers and civil law notaries that advises ambitious companies, public bodies and institutions. From its offices in Enschede and Utrecht, the firm combines specialist knowledge with a practical mindset to guide clients through complex legal questions. Matters are handled by multidisciplinary teams that can be assembled quickly to match the needs of each engagement.

The team works across core areas that are central to business and government operations, including corporate transactions and governance, employment matters, real estate and planning, technology and data issues, and private client needs. Their professionals are experienced in both advisory and contentious work, and they regularly assist clients with cross border assignments.

Kienhuis Legal is known for clear communication, efficient project management and solutions that anticipate risk. The firm focuses on making legal complexity understandable, aligning legal strategy with commercial objectives and delivering consistent follow through from first analysis to final documentation.

About Kienhuis Legal

Founded in 1999

130 people in their team


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Real Estate
Employment & Labor
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

The firm advises companies and institutions on the full corporate lifecycle, from incorporations and governance to joint ventures, restructurings and M&A. Teams draft and negotiate commercial contracts, guide management through compliance and regulatory change, and coordinate due diligence and transaction execution with notarial support where required. They also assist with shareholder matters and corporate housekeeping for Dutch and cross border operations.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Real Estate

Kienhuis Legal counsels developers, investors, housing corporations and public sector stakeholders on acquisitions, dispositions, project development and leasing. The practice handles spatial planning and permitting, construction contracts, procurement and disputes that arise during development. The team also advises on sustainability and energy topics tied to property projects, such as grid capacity constraints and compliance with evolving environmental requirements.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Employment & Labor

The employment team supports employers with day to day HR advice and complex matters including reorganizations, individual and collective dismissals, works council relations, collective bargaining agreements and employment aspects of business transfers. They manage investigations, workplace policies and disputes, aiming for pragmatic solutions that minimize disruption and align with Dutch labor law and sector specific rules.
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

Media, Technology and Telecoms

Advertising and Marketing
Biotechnology
Cyber Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection
Fintech
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Outsourcing
Technology Transactions
Telecommunications and Broadcast
Sports Law
E-commerce & Internet Law
Space Law
Data Center & Digital Infrastructure

Private Client

Kienhuis Legal’s notaries and lawyers advise individuals, family businesses and directors on estate planning, wills, prenuptial and cohabitation agreements, gifts and succession of privately held companies. They prepare and execute notarial deeds, structure family wealth transfers and coordinate with tax and fiduciary advisers to ensure practical, future proof arrangements.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law