Scheers Advocatuur

Scheers Advocatuur is the Netherlands based law firm that positions itself as the 360-degree specialist in immigration-law and in penalty (fines) proceedings under the Wet arbeid vreemdelingen (Wav). With more than 25 years of experience with the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), the Court and as a specialized lawyer, the firm provides highly informed guidance across Dutch and European immigration matters, delivering precise procedural strategy and tailored client service.

The practice was founded by Erik Scheers, who began his immigration law career in 2001 at the IND and established Scheers Advocatuur in early 2017. Since then the firm has grown, opening a Maastricht office in 2025 while maintaining a base in The Hague, reflecting a commitment to enhanced accessibility for clients across the Netherlands.

Clients of Scheers Advocatuur benefit from a client focused approach that emphasizes direct contact, practical guidance, and proactive service. The firm maintains visiting addresses in Maastricht and Den Haag and supports clients with clear, timely communication and a network informed by decades of regulatory and judicial experience in immigration matters.