Doing business internationally offers opportunities, but it also brings legal challenges. Whether you are a foreign business operating in the Netherlands, looking to enter the Dutch market, or a foreign attorney at law seeking support with a case that has a Dutch component, De Clercq Advocaten Notariaat is here to help. We combine our knowledge of Dutch law with an international perspective. Through our five specialised practice groups, we advise businesses, directors and foreign law firms on a wide range of legal matters. Clear communication, short lines of communication and practical solutions are central to our approach.
International legal issues do not stop at the Dutch border. That is why we actively invest in lasting relationships with attorneys at law and other professional advisers abroad.
De Clercq is a member of IR Global and the European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA). Through these networks, we exchange knowledge and experience, maintain personal contacts with foreign specialists and work together on cross-border matters.
IR Global is an international network of independent law firms and other professional service providers, including accountants and financial advisers. The network brings together specialists from more than 170 jurisdictions.
The strength of IR Global lies in its combination of international reach and personal collaboration. Member firms retain their independence, but can draw on each other’s expertise when dealing with cross-border matters.
Sacha Krekel and Renée Huijsmans-Zwijnenburg represent De Clercq within IR Global.
The European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA) is a European network of attorneys at law specialising in employment law.
For international employers, knowledge of local employment legislation is essential. Terms of employment, protection against dismissal, employee participation and reorganisations are regulated differently across Europe.
Through EELA, our employment law specialists maintain contacts with colleagues from other European countries. At international meetings, they share knowledge on developments in European employment law and their implications for employers.
This international exchange helps us guide clients through employment law issues involving multiple countries.
Renate Vink-Dijkstra, Caroline Mehlem and Renée Huijsmans-Zwijnenburg represent De Clercq within EELA.
AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers) is an international association for young attorneys at law and other legal professionals. The association brings together legal professionals from different countries to exchange knowledge and experience and to build international contacts.
Through AIJA, we maintain contacts with foreign attorneys at law and stay informed of international legal developments. This strengthens our international collaboration and creates opportunities to share knowledge and expertise across national borders.
Tim de Vries represents De Clercq within AIJA.
The quality of our services is also recognised internationally. De Clercq is listed in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026 for the practice areas Employment and Information Technology.
These rankings are based on independent research and feedback from clients and other professionals.
Our international team consists of attorneys at law and civil-law notaries from our five practice groups. They combine their knowledge of Dutch law with experience in international collaboration.
From left to right: Sacha Krekel, Renée Huijsmans-Zwijnenburg, Janbert Heemstra, Joyleen Verhoek, Jeroen van Helden, Caroline Mehlem and Jacco van Lint
Not pictured: Tim de Vries and Sophie Oude Sanderink
