About Schaap
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Results-driven, entrepreneurial, efficient and Rotterdam through and through. For over 125 years, Schaap Advocaten Notarissen has been serving a wide range of national and international businesses. Thanks to our in-depth expertise across our specialist practice areas, we deliver significant added value. Whether as a sparring partner, a sounding board, an extension of your legal department or a trusted adviser. Whatever role you need us to fulfil, we always strive to deliver excellent value for money.
Our expertise
Corporate Law
Clear legal advice on acquisitions, financing, contracts and corporate structures.
Employment Law
For both employers and employees: from employment contracts to reorganisations and dismissals.
Intellectual Property
We protect your intellectual property. From trademark registration to legal action.
Real Estate Law
Legal guidance on the acquisition, development, construction and leasing of real estate.
Notarial Services
For business and personal matters: expert guidance on corporate structures, estate planning and real estate.
About Schaap
We provide legal advice and representation with precision, creativity and a passion for our profession. Working closely with our clients and drawing on our in-depth understanding of their business environment, we find the most direct route to the best possible outcome.
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The People Behind Your Case
Our Lawyers & Civil-law Notaries
Build Your Career
Do you want to make a real difference in the legal or notarial profession? At Schaap, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, take on responsibility and work on interesting cases for national and international clients. We are a Rotterdam-based firm with over a century of experience, combined with a fresh, energetic outlook on the future.
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Publications
Publications and Updates
26 juni 2025
The interruption of the limitation period of a cause of action by means of a letter
Nothing lasts forever: this also applies to causes of action. The possibility to convert an action into cash does not…
26 juni 2025
AkzoNobel vs. Elliott: shareholders’ wishes vs. management authority
After an unsuccessful application to the Amsterdam Enterprise Chamber [Ondernemingskamer], Elliott Advisors tried again, this time to the provisional relief…
