Germany

A thorough and reliable partner
Our German Desk is your specialized point of contact for legal advice in the Netherlands in German. We assist clients from Germany, Austria and Switzerland on Dutch legal and tax issues. We also provide legal services to Dutch companies that are active in German-speaking countries or considering a business transaction in those countries.

Comprehensive legal advice for DACH clients in the Netherlands
The German Desk consists of a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals from all practice areas. Our services include legal advice and representation in the areas of Corporate law, Restructuring and Insolvency, Employment law, Commercial Contracting, M&A and Private Equity, Banking & Finance, Real Estate and Tax. In addition, we have extensive experience advising clients in litigation, whether in proceedings before the Dutch Commercial Court, in civil proceedings, or in national and international arbitration proceedings.

Why BUREN’s German Desk?
The German Desk team has many years of experience with German-Dutch legal issues as well as cultural and linguistic expertise. We are familiar with local legal matters as well as intercultural differences. This enables us to bridge the gap between the different cultures and give our clients a competitive edge over their competitors.

We advise our clients in German, English, and Dutch. Personal contact with our clients is very important to us, and we strive to be a thorough and reliable partner for our clients.

References
Our expertise is internationally recognized. Friederike Henke, Head of the German Desk, was recognized as a “Foreign Expert for Germany” in the Chambers Global Ranking 2026 for her work in the Corporate/M&A practice area:

“Friederike Henke is responsive and delivers high-quality work.”

“Friederike Henke is a rising star who is focused and determined.”

“Friederike Henke is always eager to find solutions.”

Silvan Boonstra from the Dispute Resolution Team was also recognized as key lawyer for his work in the Chambers Europe 2026 ranking:

“Our main contacts have always been Paul A. Josephus Jitta and Silvan Boonstra. Over the years we have worked with them, they have been diligent.”

Contact
Are you looking for a German-speaking law firm in the Netherlands? Contact our German Desk today.