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Our story —the story of De Clercq— is about entrepreneurs who want to seize opportunities and grow. It's about governments aiming for optimal execution of their public duties. It involves works councils that want to represent their members constructively. And it includes individuals in need of legal assistance or notarial services. In short, our story is about you and how we can assist you further. Because we are De Clercq.
Since the inception of our office in 1850, we at De Clercq have always looked forward. Where are your opportunities? Where are ours? And how can we excel together? This requires vision but also focus. Therefore, we have specialized in a select number of legal areas and specific markets. Within these, we closely monitor developments, analyze their impact, and develop inventive legal solutions. We venture beyond the boundaries of the known, the predictable, and the everyday. Because it’s about you. And you want to stay ahead.
We aim for an equal partnership and collaboration with our clients. Long-term goals take precedence over short-term gains. We are willing to invest time and energy to better understand you and the context in which you operate. This approach is appreciated widely. Many clients, both in the Netherlands and beyond, find their way to De Clercq through recommendations.
Do not expect us to use convoluted language or elusive jargon because De Clercq is a no-nonsense firm. We are straightforward, fight with open visibility, and speak plainly. We expect the same from you. To achieve your goal, we approach things pragmatically and creatively. As long as it serves your case, we are willing to deviate from the beaten path. This way, we remove obstacles and give you ample space.
To achieve the best result for you, we set the bar high for ourselves. Good is not good enough; we aim to excel. That’s why we select our legal professionals based on their expertise, experience, and their ability to dive deep into a case. Because knowledge matters, experience carries weight, and every detail can be crucial. We dare to promise you that De Clercq has the best expertise to assist you or your legal department in a dispute.
De Clercq is deeply rooted in society. In addition to serving your interests, we are pleased to contribute to the common good. We support various institutions, associations, and initiatives with our knowledge, efforts, and financial resources, including ZZ Leiden, Stichting SPARK, Climbing the Right Tree and the Ronald McDonald House Leiden. Furthermore, we welcome students for internships and informational sessions, and we are happy to share our knowledge through workshops and guest lectures.
We are committed to a sustainable future every day, not only for our clients but also for the world around us. This commitment to positive impact is now recognized by our official B Corp certification, awarded by B Lab, a non-profit organization that evaluates companies on their contribution to an inclusive and sustainable society. Achieving this certification confirms our dedication, but it is only a milestone in our ongoing pursuit of improvement. We continue to challenge ourselves to further integrate sustainability and social impact into all our activities. This is a recognition of our work, but also an incentive to achieve even more positive impact.
