Smal Otte Advocaten & Mediators

Smal Otte Advocaten & Mediators is a Netherlands based law firm with offices in Castricum and Limmen. The practice is led by two attorneys, Paul Otte and Esther Smal, and it focuses on mediation and family law while serving individuals, companies and public bodies across the Dutch civil and administrative spectrum. The firm combines certified mediation with traditional litigation when necessary, often guiding clients through collaborative solutions to disputes such as divorce, child custody and alimony before escalation to court proceedings.

Clients are served with a strong focus on personal contact and accessible service. The firm emphasizes a free initial consultation to understand the matter before engagement and offers in person meetings and weekly inloopspreekuur for prospective clients. This approach aims to deliver practical advice and timely resolutions, balancing mediation with litigation if needed.

Practice areas include Family, Employment & Labor, Business and Corporate & Commercial. The firm provides advisory and dispute resolution in family matters such as divorce and custody, and it handles employment law and business and corporate matters including governance and contracts. Mediation is presented as the preferred route to settle disputes, with litigation as the backup option when necessary.