“I specialise in personal and family law with a focus on private international law. Before studying Dutch law, I studied classical music at the Rotterdam Academy of Music on the flute. The enthusiasm, iron discipline, and creativity I developed then are assets in my current work.”

“I have been working in personal and family law for 30 years. The focus of my work is on complex divorce cases and maintenance disputes. I act as lawyer or collaborative divorce lawyer on behalf of one party or as a mediator for both. I have worked at renowned firms such as Nauta Dutilh in Rotterdam, Krans & van Hilten, and as a partner-attorney-at-law at van Hilten in The Hague. I believe that you will achieve more with negotiation than litigation.”

“I have enjoyed working as a lawyer-mediator for 30 years, having first worked in journalism and at the public prosecutor’s office. Quite soon, I specialised in the field of personal and family law. Besides working as a lawyer-mediator, I have been an active Deputy Judge for 17 years.”

“As a lawyer and mediator, I dedicate my full attention to guiding clients through a difficult period in their lives. Whenever possible, I do so in consultation with the various stakeholders. And if there really is no other way, in court proceedings. I prefer to assist in finding long-term solutions, conduct consultations, and lay down the agreements made in proper records. In addition, I am happy to support clients, also in the necessary legal proceedings. I believe in tailor-made solutions, because no two people are alike. Listening carefully, empathy, and careful communication are important core values for me. This is how I am committed to achieve the best possible outcome for my clients.”

“I have been working for the lawyers at LYS Advocaten since 1999 and am the first person our clients will speak to. Are you contacting LYS Advocaten for the first time? I will pick up the phone.”