Mr Reinier W.L. Russell > Russell Advocaten B.V. > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile
Russell Advocaten B.V. Offices
ANTONIO VIVALDISTRAAT 6,
1083 HP AMSTERDAM
Netherlands
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Mr Reinier W.L. Russell
Work Department
Corporate and commercial law; Labour/Employment Law; Litigation; Mediation (trained NMI Mediator); Boardroom counseling; Distribution and agency.
Position
Reinier Russell is the managing partner of the law firm of Russell Advocaten, which he joined in 1990. He represents the interests of large Dutch companies, foreign companies based or active in the Netherlands and domestic and foreign government authorities. His main practice areas are corporate litigation, drafting contracts, boardroom counselling and employment law. In addition, Reinier is certified as a mediator.
Career
1990- Lawyer at Russell Advocaten. 1999- Partner of Russell Advocaten. Major publications: Dealing with the Dutch. An introduction to Dutch business law, Amsterdam, Russell Advocaten, 2015, 3rd, revised edition (1st edition: 2006). Handboek ontslagrecht (Handbook on the Law on Termination of Employment Contracts), Antwerpen/Apeldoorn, Maklu, 2012, 2nd edition (1st edition: 2009).
Languages
English, Dutch, German.
Memberships
International Board of Directors, International Society of Primerus Law Firms. Dutch Bar Association. Trade Law Association. Dutch Association for Litigation Law. Honorary Consul of Brazil in Amsterdam. Chairman of the Netherlands Consular Association. Board Member of the Holland America Friendship Foundation. Founder and President of the Network Young Philanthropic Professionals. Board member of several charitable organisations.
Education
1990 LL.M. in Civil Law, VU University Amsterdam. 1990 M.S.L., VU University Amsterdam. 2001 Mediation training (NMI).
Lawyer Rankings
Netherlands > Industry focus: retail
Established in 1943, Russell Advocaten B.V. continues to act for global luxury brands and fashion houses in the retail sector. The team led by Reinier W.L. Russell and Jan Dop is praised for its ‘in-depth knowledge of the legal intricacies within the retail sector.’ Russell focuses on both commercial and corporate work, while Dop assists clients with real estate and employment matters. The team assists both international and domestic brands, assisting with a range of day-to-day issues.