About us - the Dutch Law Institute in Amsterdam
What is the Dutch Law Institute?
The Dutch Law Institute is an independent, non-profit foundation (in Dutch: stichting) based in Amsterdam. It was founded on 7 May 2021 and is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 82765170. The Institute publishes a practitioner-reviewed guide to Dutch civil law in English, German, French and Spanish. It is not a law firm and it does not provide legal advice.
The Institute aims to be an independent centre of expertise in four areas:
- Dutch contract law
- employment law in the Netherlands
- lawyers in the Netherlands, and
- litigation in the Dutch jurisdiction.
A team of experienced lawyers edits the guide, headed by Jan Willem de Groot. Every article is written or reviewed by a qualified legal professional. The goal is simple: make Dutch law easier to understand for readers in the Netherlands and abroad.
Beyond publishing, the Dutch Law Institute contributes to legal discussions in the Netherlands and internationally. It also organizes lectures and seminars on Dutch civil law. In doing so, the Institute works to improve public understanding of Dutch law and to support access to justice and the rule of law in the Netherlands.
Founders of the Institute and members of the board:
The founders and current members of the board are:
- Jan Willem de Groot - chairman
- Albertus S. Alting - secretary, and
- Abel Dick Bos - treasurer.
Jan Willem de Groot is a jurist and legal author. He practiced as a Dutch attorney-at-law (advocaat) from 1987 to 2020, advising domestic and international clients on contract law and litigation. He holds degrees from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and King's College London.
Jan Willem is one of the initiators and one of the three founders of the Dutch Law Institute. As Chairman of the Board, he is responsible for the Institute's strategic direction, day-to-day management, and representation in legal forums and events.
Jan Willem and the other board members serve without compensation. They see their work for the Institute as a contribution to its mission.
Editorial team
The Institute's publications are written and reviewed by practising Dutch lawyers and experienced jurists. Jan Willem de Groot is editor-in-chief. He practiced as a Dutch attorney-at-law (advocaat) from 1987 to 2020, with a focus on contract law and civil litigation.
Remko Roosjen writes on Dutch contract law and commercial litigation. Eva Jongepier writes on Dutch employment law. Both are registered Dutch attorneys-at-law (advocaten) in active practice.
Terms of use and privacy policy of the Institute:
The content on this website, www.dutch-law.com, is offered by the Dutch Law Institute for general information purposes only. It cannot deal with the specific details of any particular situation. It is intended to give (international) business parties information on Dutch contract law, employment law and litigation in the Netherlands. The Institute makes every reasonable effort to keep the content of this website current and accurate. It cannot guarantee that the content is up to date or entirely free of errors. The content on this website is not legal advice and must not be read as legal advice. Do not rely on this website as a substitute for personal legal advice. Seek proper professional advice before deciding on your course of action.
Regarding the use of this website, please read: the Dutch Law Institute's terms of use and privacy policy.
Editorial standards:
All legal content published by the Dutch Law Institute is drafted or reviewed by qualified legal professionals. Each article follows the same process. A lawyer or jurist with expertise in the field writes the draft. A second reviewer checks the text before publication. Every article names its author and shows the date of its most recent revision.
Where applicable, legal citations refer to statutory provisions in the Burgerlijk Wetboek (Dutch Civil Code) and to court decisions published on rechtspraak.nl, with ECLI case numbers where available. Content is reviewed before publication and updated when the law changes.
Readers who spot an error can write to info@dutch-law.com. Reports are handled under the Institute's correction and clarification policy.
Correction and clarification policy:
The Dutch Law Institute aims to publish information that is accurate, clear and complete. Errors can still occur. When they do, it is our duty to put them right.
When we find a substantive error in a published article, we correct it promptly and note the change. When a text is technically correct but unclear, we revise the wording. Clarity matters in legal writing, and we treat it as seriously as accuracy.
Readers can report errors by email at info@dutch-law.com. We review every report. Where a correction is needed, we make it and record the date of the revision.
Diversity policy:
The Dutch Law Institute selects contributors and collaborators on merit. We look at competence, skill and achievement. Nothing else decides who works with us.
We offer equal opportunity to everyone. We also value diversity of thought and experience, because different perspectives make legal analysis better. Our aim is to attract capable legal minds and give them room to do good work.
The Dutch Law Institute and the Dutch Bar Association
The Dutch Law Institute and the Dutch Bar Association are independent and separate organizations. They do not have any form of partnership, joint venture, agency, employment, or any other formal relationship. Each organization has its own statutory goals. Neither one controls the other. Each is solely responsible for complying with the laws, rules and regulations that apply to its own activities.
Contact and reference information
Dutch Law Institute
Beethovenstraat 124-3
1077 JR Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Province of Noord-Holland - the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area counts 3,150 international companies and is home to 170 nationalities.
| Monday | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Dutch foundation (stichting)
- Founded: 7 May 2021
- KvK: 82765170
- RSIN: 862595824
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