Linea Recta Advocatuur is a Rotterdam-based law firm established as a sole proprietorship by Mr. Carolin Vethanayagam on 1 June 2016. The firm focuses on delivering high-quality, accessible legal services to entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises and private clients, with particular emphasis on employment law, corporate and insolvency matters, contract and liability disputes, tenancy law and franchise matters.

Mr. Vethanayagam brings academic distinction and practical courtroom experience to the practice, holding masters degrees in Business Law and in International and European Law and having worked as an attorney since 2010. The firm handles both advisory mandates and litigation, combining substantive legal drafting with courtroom representation to achieve pragmatic results for clients.

Linea Recta Advocatuur emphasizes a personal, service-oriented approach that prioritizes clear communication, swift case assessment and cost-aware solutions. The office collaborates with other practices to extend resources and at times participates in local initiatives to provide entrepreneurs with free legal consultations, reflecting its client-focused and community-minded service model.

About Linea Recta Advocatuur

Founded in 2016

1 person in their team


Practice areas
Employment & Labor
Lawsuits & Disputes
Bankruptcy & Debt
Real Estate
Corporate & Commercial

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Employment & Labor

The firm advises employers and employees on a full range of employment issues including drafting and reviewing employment agreements, negotiating termination and settlement agreements, and representing clients in disputes before Dutch labour tribunals and civil courts; the practice combines preventive contract drafting with assertive litigation when required to protect client interests.
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

Lawsuits & Disputes

Linea Recta Advocatuur provides litigation-focused services for contractual and liability disputes, managing pre-litigation strategy, procedural filings and court representation; the practice places emphasis on practical case assessment, cost-effective procedural planning and pursuing remedies that align with client business objectives.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Bankruptcy & Debt

The firm assists creditors and businesses facing insolvency with advice on insolvency procedures, creditor rights, restructuring options and claims handling in bankruptcy proceedings, guiding clients through statutory steps and representing their interests in insolvency-related litigation.
Bankruptcy
Debt & Collection
Credit Repair
Creditor

Real Estate

Linea Recta Advocatuur handles tenancy and lease disputes, advising landlords and tenants on lease negotiations, breach and eviction matters and contested rent issues, and represents clients in proceedings to enforce or defend property-related contractual rights.
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

Corporate & Commercial

The practice supports entrepreneurs and MKB companies with corporate and commercial matters including company law advice, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and franchise agreements, and advising on transactional and governance issues to reduce legal risk and support business continuity.
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

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