About Us

Marc Langerak and Anouschka van Sermondt are the foundation of our firm. Our clients, mainly entrepreneurs, call us in for issues of employment law and real estate & construction law, corporate law and of course general commercial practice (including debt collection).

Our Team

Langerak Advocaten has a knowledgeable and experienced team of lawyers, covering the most important areas of law in commercial law.

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Marc Langerak

Marc Langerak studied Dutch law in two specialisations at Utrecht: private law and economic public and business law. He also completed the post-graduate specialisation course in Corporate Transactions at the Grotius Academy. Since 1998, he has been working as a lawyer in commercial legal practice with a broad clientele in both the Netherlands and abroad. He became a partner at a law firm in Utrecht in 2007. Since 2014, he has been behind the current firm that was moved from Utrecht to Amsterdam in 2019.

If you need assistance in disputes concerning commercial contracts, real estate and corporate law issues then Marc is your man.

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Anouschka van Sermondt

Anouschka van Sermondt is a lawyer at Langerak Advocaten and specialises in employment law and civil construction and real estate matters. She advises and litigates on labour disputes and various commercial and contractual matters.

Anouschka completed her Masters in private law at the University of Groningen in 2008. From 2009 onwards, she worked as a lawyer in commercial law practice in Utrecht, where she gained a lot of experience in litigation, among other things. In 2015, Anouschka switched to the municipality of Amsterdam (Land and Development) where she worked for several years as a land lawyer and was involved in project and area development, municipal land allocation (leasehold), construction projects, cooperation agreements, lease agreements and Wob [Government Information (Public Access) Act] requests. At the municipality, she gained a lot of experience with Amsterdam leasehold issues, such as disputes about ground rent. Anouschka returned to the legal profession in 2019.

HOW WE WORK

Langerak Advocaten believes that everyone should do what they are good at as that results in the most positive energy and success. Entrepreneurs must therefore do what they are good at, namely doing business. We will gladly take away any distractions from your core business in the form of legal issues so that you can do what you prefer to do and do best, and we can do what we prefer to do and do best.

Langerak Advocaten believes that everyone should do what they are good at as that results in the most positive energy and success. Entrepreneurs must therefore do what they are good at, namely doing business. We will gladly take away any distractions from your core business in the form of legal issues so that you can do what you prefer to do and do best, and we can do what we prefer to do and do best.

Langerak Advocaten is convinced that innovation is the key to success in today’s society. This applies to you as an entrepreneur and to us as a lawyer and adviser. Innovation can mean a new product, but also a working method, collaboration structure or an unexpected procedure. We are always looking for new ways to provide you with the best advice.

Langerak Advocaten exists to help entrepreneurs solve and prevent legal problems. We always look for the most effective and efficient approach to your question or problem. Creativity and customisation are paramount.

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Our firm is characterised by:

Trust as a basis

Trust is the basis for success in legal affairs. We therefore find a lasting relationship between client and law firm very important. We trust our clients to do their business and they can rely on us for the correct legal advice and handling of cases. This means, among other things: an agreement is an agreement, and extreme care and discretion in the investigation, analysis, advice and legal settlement of cases.

Practical and concrete

We like to get our teeth into abstract, complex issues that require creative solutions. We would rather focus on the possibilities than on the impossibilities. We love practical and concrete advice, so that you can make the right choices when running your business. If you have a question in an area that we are not familiar with, we will refer you to a colleague from our network.

People oriented ina business sense

In resolving a conflict, we take a stringent approach to subject matter while employing diplomacy towards the parties. A firm substantive approach does not rule out an effective discussion with your other party. There are several ways to reach a solution.

Financially transparent

In addition to effective advice and litigation, we also like efficiency in our work and clear financial agreements for all parties. We are open to innovative collaboration structures.

International cooperation

Langerak Advocaten is the Dutch partner within the international organisation “E-Iure”, a network of law firms in Europe, North and South America, India and Australia. There is active cooperation and knowledge sharing in this organisation meaning that Langerak Advocaten can offer its clients added value in international practice.

HISTORY

Langerak Advocaten’s origins are in Utrecht, where the firm was founded in 2014 by several lawyers who had previously worked together for years in the commercial practice of a local firm. The firm moved to Amsterdam in June 2019.

Big & Small

 

We handle all big and small cases in these legal areas and do not shy away from a complex legal challenge with major (international) interests. However, we also occasionally assist private individuals. We know the game like no other. Langerak Advocaten acts as a “tailor-made lawyer” in all matters – sharp, to the point, competitive and swift. We feel at home in court and do not shy away from a tough fight in the courtroom. We like to come up with unexpected procedural strategies that enable us to resolve disputes quickly, effectively and efficiently, also in terms of cost. If an out of court solution is possible, we are happy to enter into negotiations on your behalf.

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Focus on Entrepreneurs

 

The majority of our clients are entrepreneurs. They are regularly confronted with issues in the field of liability and contracts. We assist our clients in the areas of employment law, real estate/construction law, corporate law, insolvency law, and within logistics practice. We look beyond our city and national borders. We can count both Dutch and international companies among our clientele. Collaborations with foreign clients and law firms are part of our daily practice.