Ravelijn Advocaten & Mediators is a Bergen op Zoom based law firm that advises and represents private individuals, entrepreneurs, institutions, and public bodies. Building on a practice that traces its origins to 1983, the firm combines advocacy with mediation and coaching to resolve disputes efficiently. Its lawyers are known for hands on guidance and clear communication in Dutch and English.

The firm's multidisciplinary focus spans employment law, criminal law, tenancy, family law, social security, corporate and commercial matters, youth law, immigration, and contract law. Clients benefit from the High Trust designation with the Legal Aid Board, as well as a trusted network of notaries, accountants, tax advisers, and financial professionals. Ravelijn is connected to a national network that emphasizes quality, service, and transparency, expanding the resources available to clients.

Client service at Ravelijn centers on practical solutions and early engagement. The team assists with urgent matters such as workplace conflicts, criminal investigations, tenancy disputes, and residence issues, and pursues negotiated outcomes whenever possible through mediation. When litigation is necessary, the lawyers prepare thoroughly and advocate with a no nonsense approach tailored to the goals and risk profile of each client.

About Ravelijn Lawyers

Founded in 1983

5 people in their team


Practice areas
Employment & Labor
Criminal Defense
Family
Corporate & Commercial
Immigration

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Employment & Labor

The firm advises both employers and employees on the full spectrum of Dutch employment law, including drafting and reviewing contracts, changes to terms, dismissals, reorganizations, sickness and reintegration, works council matters, CAO issues, non compete and confidentiality provisions, wage claims, transfer of undertaking, equal treatment, and liability. The team moves quickly in workplace conflicts, aiming for negotiated outcomes and providing clear, actionable advice when litigation is required.
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

Criminal Defense

Ravelijn defends clients in investigations and proceedings across general and economic criminal law, including urgent hearings, pretrial detention, and appeals. The lawyers provide early intervention, assess risks, and build a strategy that protects rights at every stage, coordinating with allied specialists when cases touch on immigration or juvenile issues.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Family

The lawyers handle divorces, maintenance, parenting plans, recognition and custody issues, international private law aspects, and child protection matters. With experienced mediators on the team, they prioritize workable agreements through mediation and collaborative methods, while preparing thoroughly for court when a judicial decision is necessary.
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

Corporate & Commercial

For entrepreneurs and organizations, the firm advises on company law and commercial contracts, supports transactions, and resolves business disputes. Services include contract drafting and negotiation, governance and director issues, debt collection procedures, and civil litigation, with pragmatic guidance designed to manage risk and keep business operations on track.
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

Immigration

Ravelijn represents clients in asylum and regular immigration matters, including residence permits, detention and release, family reunification, and related hearings and appeals. The team prepares applications and procedural submissions with care, navigates contact with authorities, and pursues prompt, practical solutions for individuals and families.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

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