Our story
Enterprising lawyers for enterprising leaders
Köster Advocaten stands for entrepreneurship. We are an independent, internationally operating firm with over 40 lawyers and a wide range of expertise, but with one common denominator: we embrace the challenge.
First and foremost, we provide excellent legal advice for your case. For instance on the implementation of new laws and regulations, an acquisition, the drafting of construction contracts, or the de-escalation of disputes. In order to provide you with the best possible legal advice, we also ask the question behind the question. What’s your ambition? How is your market developing? What transformation awaits you? What’s your revenue model?
By understanding the broader context, we can proactively contribute ideas on corporate structures, anticipate risks, and create legal frameworks that support your goals. That’s how we add value to your business. We don’t operate as remote advisers, but rather as trusted partners and fellow travellers.
We prefer not to present options, but rather to cut the knot and help you decide what the best next step should be. We do so always with your ambitions in mind. That sometimes requires a little courage, and always perseverance and vision. That’s what makes us committed, independent-minded lawyers.
The choices you make now will shape your future. While you focus on what really matters, we’ll strengthen and protect your interests and ambitions.
The bigger picture
We understand the alchemy of entrepreneurship and your business. That is why we are not simply lawyers, but strategic and tactical partners who think alongside you about growth, risk and the long term — while, of course, also addressing today’s challenges head-on.
An accessible and trusted partner
We say what needs to be said — with conviction and, where appropriate, from a different perspective. Always approachable and always in clear, straightforward language. That is who our lawyers are. And that is not merely our own view, but that of our clients.Our clients are entrepreneurs and executives with a plan and a vision. They do not merely want to solve problems, but to make a lasting difference in their sector, their market and sometimes even beyond. This calls for thoughtful strategies and legal solutions that do not constrain, but empower — solutions that go beyond the letter of the law.
For us, legal expertise is not an end in itself, but a means to help entrepreneurs move forward. We ensure that both the rules of the game and the way it is played work in your favour, so that you can continue to build your business with confidence.
A wide range of expertise in-house
We immerse ourselves in your business, untangle risks and identify opportunities where others see obstacles. From employment law to corporate law, from dispute resolution to civil cassation, we bring together a broad range of expertise under one roof.
And where required, those areas of expertise work together seamlessly and efficiently. In this way, you are fully supported as an entrepreneur, free to focus on what matters most.
Our clients choose us because they are ambitious and driven by a clear purpose. Because they want to move forward, without unnecessary noise or legal barriers. And because they are looking for a partner who understands what is at stake — and how legal expertise can contribute to impact and a lasting legacy.
Distinctive
We do not shy away from difficult conversations. Drawing on our experience and expertise, we know what makes the difference at the moments that matter — and we act accordingly. We depart from the beaten track when that better serves your interests, and we push back when we believe that is necessary.
Progressive and forward-thinking
That is legal advice that looks ahead.
Corporate Social Responsibility at Köster
Köster pursues a sustainable policy in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR). This policy is built on three core pillars: People, Planet and Profit. As an organisation, we make conscious choices to achieve a balanced approach between People, Planet and Profit.
For us, generating profit is not an end in itself. We aim to make a sustainable contribution to a sustainable society. In doing so, we focus on new (market) opportunities, growth and innovation that create value for people, the environment and society as a whole.
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