About us

The attorneys at Pels Rijcken provide legal advice and advocacy to clients in and out of court. We are the firm of the State Advocate. Our clients are the State of the Netherlands, other public authorities such as municipalities, provinces, water authorities and private parties such as educational and healthcare institutions and the corporate sector.

Over 300 people work at Pels Rijcken, of whom about 190 work as attorneys-at-law and 130 in support.

Organisation and the Board

Pels Rijcken ranks among the top ten law firms in the Netherlands. One of our partners is the State Advocate.

History

In 1969 the firms of Leonard Pels Rijcken and Eduard Droogleever Fortuijn merged into what we now know as Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn.

The State Advocate: the nation’s attorney

State advocacy originates from the early 14th century. The title of State Advocate has been conferred on a single person since 1879. The present State Advocate is Reimer Veldhuis.

CSR

For Pels Rijcken, Corporate Social Responsibility means the following: high-quality provision of legal services with consideration for business performance but also for social aspects and the environment.

Awards

Pels Rijcken: A law firm at the forefront of its profession.

Register of legal areas

Lawyers are required to register with the Bar Association in at least one and up to four of the 33 main areas of law.

Integrity

Employee well-being and a healthy and good, open work environment where there is room for dialogue are very important to us.

Diversity and inclusion

Het bevorderen van diversiteit en inclusie is één van de vier pijlers van de organisatiestrategie van Pels Rijcken.