
“We believe the
legal profession
is ready for some
innovation.”
Robin Horstman and
Allard Nierman - First Legal
A different view
First Legal offers you a permanent team of legal specialists, that can expand with additional experts if needed.
By doing this we can provide you with all the expertise of a full-service law firm, but not the associated high costs.
Just choose a fixed hourly rate or one of our alternative fee structures. Whatever suits you best. The result? High-quality legal services at a competitive rate.
Who we are
First Legal was founded on the conviction that the legal profession needs innovation. It must change and, above all, improve. That is why we have constructed our business model around the customer: instead of focussing on what we can offer, we focus on you and your question.
Customer first: in concept and execution.
We think in terms of possibilities and solutions. We always view situations from your perspective. With a small team of attorneys and a flexible outer layer of specialists, we can keep our rates low.
Quality is key.
First Legal only works with experienced legal specialists. Attorneys who are used to working at the highest level and who can empathise with challenges faced by entrepreneurs. To guarantee these qualities, First Legal has built up a network of specialists. You always have the best attorney for your specific situation.
First Legal's core

Robin Horstman
Founder / PartnerE: robinhorstman@first-legal.nl
T: +31 (0) 10 799 70 50 / +31 (0) 6 2000 5801

Robin Horstman
"The companies I have worked for and consulted in the recent years know my added value. I communicate clearly, without many if's and but's, and always deliver on my promises. As a attorney I specialise in Corporate Law and Merger & Acquisitions. Furthermore, I have succesfully completed the Grotius Corporate Transactions postgraduate course. With more than 20 years of practical experience I know the tricks of the trade. As an entrepreneur, I like to think in terms of opportunities and possibilities, for myself and especially for my clients. I am an energetic person, strategically sound and solution-oriented.”

Allard Nierman
PartnerE: allardnierman@first-legal.nl
T: +31 (0) 10 799 70 50 / +31 (0) 6 2754 5983

Allard Nierman
“I specialize in Corporate Law, in particular Acquisitions and Restructuring. In a team of diverse specialists I have supervised various well-known transactions and restructuring projects. My clients have come to know me as a knowledgeable, involved and decisive person. I know how to seek and find solutions in complex situations and under challenging circumstances. For both entrepreneurs and administrators, I act as a sparringpartner in all areas within Corporate Law.”
A selection of our legal specialists
First Legal has a network of experienced independent attorneys. These specialists are at your disposal.
Mark Oosterveen
Labor, Tenancy, Contract lawE: markoosterveen@first-legal.nl
T: +31 (0) 6 2452 3019
Maurice van der Horst
Labor LawE: mauricevanderhorst@first-legal.nl
T: +31 (0) 6 1855 7276
Cathelijne Elassaiss
Privacy Law and AVG, Corporate LawE: cathelijneelassaiss@first-legal.nl
T: +31 (0) 6 1763 6598
Our strengths

High quality
We believe that high quality legal advice is self-evident.

Full service
We deal with the most common legal business issues.

Vast experience
We only work with experienced attorneys and specialists

Fair price
With our well and efficiently organised office we can offer you a very competitive rate.
What we do
Distinctive quality at a fair price.
First Legal primarily focuses on businesses. Medium and large companies that, like us, favour innovation and flexibility. Companies that value quality, but at a fair price. Our experienced legal specialists have solutions for almost any business issue.
Jurisdictions
Companies turn to us especially in the following jurisdictions:
Rates
First Legal stands for excellent legal services at a competitive rate.
We are transparant with regard to our rates
At First Legal you never pay more than € 295 per hour:
- Our experienced legal specialists cost between € 215 and € 295 per hour (excl. VAT).
- For light legal work we can employ attorneys and legal assistants with an hourly rate of € 130 (excl. VAT).
We do not charge office costs.
First Legal is efficiently organised. You only pay for legal expertise: other costs are kept at a minimum, so we can guarantee a competitive price.
We offer alternative fee structures
We have developed various fee structures in close cooperation with our customers. Some examples:
Free advice
At your service.
Please contact us as soon as possible with regard to legal issues or questions. With the right advice you can prevent financial risks, legal proceedings or even bankruptcy.
Free consultation
Not a First Legal customer yet? We would like to offer you a free consultation to get acquainted. This can be done by telephone, at our office or at a location your prefer. You will leave with a clear view of your legal issue without any obligation.
We have room for 4 free consultations per month. So don't hesitate to contact us!