Lawyers Köster N.V.

Haarlem, Netherlands

Köster Advocaten N.V. is an independent Dutch law firm with an international practice and a team of more than 40 lawyers. The firm focuses on the franchise, fashion, ICT and privacy sectors, as well as flexible employment relationships, delivering sector specific legal insight alongside broad corporate and commercial capabilities.

The firm emphasizes client service by acting as a trusted partner rather than a remote advisor. Köster advocates proactive problem solving, clear communication and a single point of contact to coordinate the legal team, providing practical, strategic guidance aligned with clients' ambitions and industry dynamics.

The firm is led by experienced practitioners with deep expertise in corporate law and litigation, including partners such as Hans Koets and Stefan Nieuwendijk. Their work spans corporate transactions, disputes, insolvency and real estate, ensuring clients receive rigorous, outcome oriented advice and pragmatic solutions.

About Lawyers Köster N.V.

Founded in 1986

40 people in their team

Practice areas

Employment & Labor

Bankruptcy & Debt

Corporate & Commercial

Real Estate

Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Employment & Labor

Köster Advocaten provides employment and labor law guidance to employers and HR teams, helping with contract drafting, compliance, flexible work arrangements and dispute resolution. The firm emphasizes pragmatism and strategic thinking, often acting with a single point of contact to streamline communications and ensure that legal advice aligns with business objectives and market realities.

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

Köster Advocaten advises on insolvency and restructuring matters for businesses in distress, assisting with restructuring strategies, creditor negotiations, and proceedings. The firm focuses on preserving value and delivering practical solutions to minimize disruption and protect the client’s interests.

Bankruptcy

Debt & Collection

Credit Repair

Creditor

Corporate & Commercial

Köster Advocaten provides corporate and commercial advisory and dispute resolution services, including mergers and acquisitions, governance, shareholder matters and contract negotiations. The team combines technical depth with a pragmatic approach to support growth while managing risk.

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

Köster Advocaten handles real estate transactions, leasing matters and governance issues, providing due diligence, contract drafting and dispute resolution for development, property management and occupancy matters.

Commercial Real Estate

Housing, Construction & Development

Foreclosure

Land Use & Zoning

Landlord & Tenant

Mortgage

Real Estate Due Diligence

Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations

Brokerage

Conveyancing

Lawsuits & Disputes

Köster Advocaten's litigation practice handles disputes across corporate, commercial and civil matters, including contracts, regulatory issues and appeals, with a focus on proactive strategy, forensic insight and efficient resolution.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration

Appeal

Class Action

General Litigation

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Commercial Litigation

Antitrust Litigation

Restructuring & Insolvency

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