About us

Groenendijk & Kloppenburg Lawyers is a pragmatic, professional, and personal law firm based in Leiden, the Netherlands. Our diverse team always puts the interests of our clients first.

We work with and for our clients, bringing the necessary industry knowledge and experience gained from other societal roles. It is no coincidence that (acting) judges and university researchers are part of our team.

Providing solutions through relevant practical experience is a hallmark of the oldest law firm in Leiden.

Our rich history of more than 125 years has led to various leading cases.

Our lawyers continue to participate in social debate and remain involved in new jurisprudence. With a constant focus on quality, we maintain our excellent reputation. Our firm has an internal complaints procedure.
Groenendijk & Kloppenburg Lawyers is a member of the Dutch Foundation for Complaints (Geschillencommissie Advocatuur consumenten en advocatuur zakelijk).

Organizational structure

Groenendijk & Kloppenburg Lawyers is a sole proprietorship of Frans Kloppenburg with employed lawyers. Lawyers who have entered into a cooperation agreement with Groenendijk & Kloppenburg Lawyers include Dick Poot, Froana Hoff, and Mieke den Hollander. Both employed lawyers and those under a cooperation agreement operate under the collective name: Groenendijk & Kloppenburg Lawyers. All assignments are accepted by Groenendijk & Kloppenburg Lawyers. The firm maintains a central professional liability insurance policy covering all affiliated lawyers.

Practice support

Our lawyers are supported in their practice by a professional secretarial team consisting of Nadia Abba (also office manager), Zoë Gouweleeuw, and Emma Leenheer. Accounts payable and receivable administration is handled by Marlous Dissel-Veldhuyzen.