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My legal services for businesses
I work as legal counsel for businesses of every size, from entrepreneurs to established international companies. I'm often the first point of contact when something legal comes up, whether that's a one-off question or an ongoing arrangement. We'll find a setup that fits.
Supply chain
​Contracts with suppliers, retailers, distributors and agents that work at every link in the chain, from supplier to shelf.
(E-)Commerce
​Legal support for selling online and offline, from webshop terms and consumer rules to marketing and influencers.
Real estate & leases
Buying a property or negotiating a lease, with deal coordination that keeps every agreement reviewed and the right people involved along the way.
Legal operations
Efficient legal processes and contract templates that keep your business ready for due diligence and investor conversations.
Reasons to start a conversation
Legal advice is not just about knowing the law. It is about understanding the business behind the question.
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I combine legal expertise with a practical understanding of how businesses operate, grow and make decisions.
Flexible,
not one-size-fits-all
From a single question to ongoing fractional counsel; we find the setup that fits, no long-term commitment required.
Big-firm rigor,
in-house instinct
Combining international law firm expertise with first-hand in-house experience.
Direct and
approachableÂ
A direct and approachable legal partner who takes the time to understand your business.
About Russel Legal
Russel Legal grew out of years of experience as a lawyer at a leading international law firm on Amsterdam’s Zuidas, followed by an in-house role at HEMA, one of the Netherlands’ largest and oldest retailers.
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Together, these experiences taught me to combine legal expertise with a practical understanding of what businesses actually need to move forward.
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That approach still shapes the way Russel Legal works today: hands-on, informal and to the point, with a direct line to me.
​Frequently asked questions
An external legal counsel supports your business, either as an extension of your team if you have one, or as your first legal point of contact if you don't, without joining as a full-time in-house hire. I handle the legal work myself, with no team and no hand-offs, from day-to-day questions and contracts to setting up your legal operations. This works on whatever basis fits: a one-off matter, or an ongoing arrangement with a set number of days each month.
I support businesses with commercial contracts, day-to-day legal questions and larger legal projects, with particular focus on supply chain, (e-)commerce and real estate & leasing. I also help businesses get their legal operations and documentation in order, including getting ready for due diligence ahead of an investor or a sale. Explore my legal services to see how I can support your business. Not sure if your question fits? Get in contact, and I'll let you know.
Yes. Drafting and reviewing contracts, advising on legal questions, and setting up legal operations can all be done digitally, wherever your business is based. I work with clients across the Netherlands and internationally, connecting by call, video or email.
A law firm often comes with higher rates and a matter that passes through several people, from a partner down to a junior. With Russel Legal, you work with one person throughout.
Both. I work with businesses of every size, from entrepreneurs and startups to established international companies. What matters is the question at hand, not the size of the company asking it.