Westerlaan 14
3016 CK Rotterdam
As a Rotterdam law firm, we have spent the past 25 years getting the very best deals for companies, investors and family businesses throughout the Netherlands and beyond. Our strengths include M&A, corporate law, employment law and litigation. Our attorneys-at-law advise, contract and litigate - always with sharp legal and business acumen. To-the-point where we can, more detailed where necessary. All to ensure that our clients can do business smoothly, efficiently and with more enjoyment.
You might not expect our way of working from a firm our size. We call it refreshingly personal: attention for you and your business, and short, direct lines of communication that allow us to move quickly and effectively, even on larger matters. With a driven team that gets things clear, gets things right and gets things done.
You see this in our results and in the way we work with you. A successful mix that has formed the basis for long-standing, valuable relationships for many years.
The name Hoboken law firm bridges the gap perfectly between our existing culture and values, and our ambitions for the future.
As DVAN Advocaten, we spent the past 25 years developing into a medium-sized firm with valuable, loyal clients and staff. People appreciate our modern, engaged approach, in combination with our legal and business expertise.
Growing from within
We look to the future with ambition and the confidence to keep growing, true to our DNA: personal, pragmatic, professional and performance-driven. A new name helps us do just that. A name that simply sounds better and is easier to remember: Hoboken law firm.
Sounds familiar?
Some people may think they’ve heard the name before, and they’d be right. In 2017, the then-DVAN merged with Hoboken Advocaten and continued under the name DVAN. In May 2026, we took the name Hoboken law firm.
Apart from our name, nothing has changed: the same people, the same location, the same focus. Hoboken law firm reflects our Rotterdam roots and mentality, and spans the gap between the values and culture we cherish, and the future we see before us. So that we can continue being successful, with new elan, and together with you.
“Clients often call us from the car at the end of their working day to discuss business developments. This is how we like to work: regular contact and short sparring sessions. It’s nice for our clients, and hugely inspiring for us, as we gradually learn all there is to know about the business and can watch as they improve.”
2001
Dijkstra Voermans Advocatuur en Notariaat was founded from the legal services of BDO Accountants, continuing as DVAN in 2015.
2017
DVAN merged with Hoboken Advocaten.
2018
The new combination became DVAN Advocaten.
2026
DVAN Advocaten changed its name to Hoboken Law Firm.
We don’t see corporate social responsibility as an obligation, but as a fundamental starting point in our policies and in our actions. Staff are encouraged to pursue their social ideals and make room for the causes they care about.
Pro bono
We actively encourage our staff, and give them space to work on projects with a societal, social or sustainable goal.
JINC
We work with JINC to create equal opportunities, helping young people to discover their talents and improve their opportunities on the employment market.
Diversity
Diversity reinforces our work: it creates different perspectives and stimulates creativity and innovation. This doesn’t only make our work more enjoyable; it also improves it.
Sustainable business operations
We promote sustainable business operations in order to keep our footprint to a minimum. Ongoing attention for staff development helps to secure the long-term deployability of the teams and helps us to build a firm that is fit for the future. Good for our staff, our clients and society.
Naturally local, but with strong international ties
Top-notch legal services in accordance with Dutch law; that's a fact. As an independent Dutch law firm, we are deeply rooted in local enterprise, but we operate just as easily across the borders. European jurisdictions, and jurisdictions far beyond, are within reach via our trusted partners: ICLA and Antitrust Alliance.
Smooth collaboration
The ICLA and Antitrust Alliance networks give us ready access to legal advice in the main trading countries. Where necessary, we forge fast, reliable ties with the right local legal specialist for any particular issue.
International Commercial Law Alliance
ICLA is a global network of independent law firms with a focus on corporate law. Why do we work together? Because the network consists of like-minded firms. Firms with the same quality standards and the same personal approach. Working together, we provide businesses with decisive support.
Antitrust Alliance
The Antitrust Alliance is an EU network of prominent attorneys-at-law specialising in competition law and merger control. Together, we advise clients within the framework of European and national competition legislation about subjects such as cartel investigations, merger control and state aid issues.
The Antitrust Alliance has a band 1 ranking in the Chambers & Partners Global en Europe Guide 2026.
More about the Antitrust Alliance
Valued by clients, recognised in the rankings
Our quality is not only appreciated by clients, but also recognised by independent international rankings. In 2026, Hoboken’s Corporate M&A team once again appeared in the Legal 500 rankings and was included in the IFLR1000 for the first time, as a Notable firm.
Read testimonials about Hoboken in the Legal500 EMEA 2026 Guide and see our listing in the IFLR1000.
