Poelmann Van Den Broek

What Poelmann Van Den Broek does

Poelmann Van Den Broek N.V. is a Dutch mid-market law firm founded in 1976, headquartered in Nijmegen with a secondary office in Amsterdam. The firm is structured as a Naamloze Vennootschap (Dutch public limited company form) but is privately held by its partner-shareholders, with no external institutional investment. It serves Dutch entrepreneurs and businesses across specialized practice areas including IT and AI, commercial contracts, environment and spatial planning (Omgevingswet), labor and privacy, real estate and rental, energy transition, corporate litigation, and mergers and acquisitions. Deep vertical specialization in construction, technology, labor, energy, and real estate underpins a value proposition built on sector-aware legal advice rather than generalist counsel.

The firm monetizes through multiple legal-fee arrangements: hourly billing scaled by lawyer seniority, fixed-fee engagements where scope is estimable, a subscription model for clients with many short legal questions, and bonus-malus arrangements (subject to Dutch-law prohibition on success fees). Pricing is set upfront, billed monthly, and includes only time effectively spent on a case. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, organized around specialized practice teams, supported by a multi-channel content engine comprising the PvdB Academy, the Even Rechtzetten podcast, a thematic newsletter, and trade-journal contributions in outlets such as Roofs, MIX, Vastgoedjournaal, and Cobouw.

Operationally, the firm has invested in proprietary AI tooling for legal research, document analysis, and concept drafting, governed by a 12-month chat-content deletion policy, and has formalized a Head AI role. Cross-border capability is delivered through the GGI Global Alliance, and the firm co-founded CBW Loket with ESET and KNNS for NIS2 compliance. Marketing channels and academy programming also function as a soft top-of-funnel for acquiring entrepreneur clients.

Name

Poelmann Van Den Broek

Legal name

Poelmann van den Broek N.V.

Website

https://poelmannvandenbroek.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Poelmann Van Den Broek is a privately held Dutch mid-market law firm, headquartered in Nijmegen with an Amsterdam office, providing sector-specialized legal advisory to entrepreneurs across IT, construction, labor, energy, real estate, and M&A practice areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Legal advisory services (hourly billing): The firm charges hourly rates based on the seniority of the lawyer. Rates are determined before engagement, with clear agreements made upfront. Overtime work (evenings and weekends) incurs a premium on top of the normal hourly rate.
2. Fixed fee arrangements: Fixed price arrangements (fixed fee) offered in certain cases where lawyers can accurately estimate the amount of work required for the assignment in advance.
3. Subscription model: Subscription service for clients with many short legal questions. Lawyers provide concise verbal advice, with additional arrangements made only when further research or deepening is needed.
4. Bonus-malus arrangements: In some cases, a higher or lower hourly rate can be agreed upon based on predefined criteria such as the outcome of a negotiation or procedure. Success fees are prohibited under Dutch law for lawyers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Poelmann Van Den Broek is a Dutch full-service law firm that provides legal advisory, contract drafting, dispute resolution, and litigation services specifically to entrepreneurs and businesses. Its practice is organized around specialized domains including IT & AI, commercial contracts, environment and spatial planning, labor law, real estate and rental, corporate litigation, mergers and acquisitions, construction, and energy law. The firm also operates an educational arm (PvdB Academy) and an expert podcast (Even Rechtzetten) as knowledge-delivery extensions of its core legal practice.

Product overview

Poelmann van den Broek is a full-service law firm operating as a single unified brand, providing comprehensive legal services for entrepreneurs across specialized practice areas including IT & AI, commercial contracts, environment and spatial planning, labor law, real estate and rental, corporate litigation, and acquisitions and participations. The firm also operates two supplementary service lines: PvdB Academy for legal education and training, and the 'Even Rechtzetten' podcast for expert commentary — both of which function as knowledge-delivery extensions of the core legal service offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PvDB Academy: Educational academy offering courses, webinars and knowledge sharing for professionals on legal topics.

Products and services

• Poelmann Van Den Broek Legal Advisory Services Full-service law firm providing legal counsel and representation for entrepreneurs across multiple practice areas including IT & AI, commercial contracts, environment and spatial planning, labor law, real estate and rental, corporate litigation, and mergers and acquisitions.
• PvdB Academy Educational arm of the firm offering courses, webinars, and knowledge sessions on legal topics including cybersecurity, network congestion, company preservation, labor law flex workers, and ESG compliance.
• Even Rechtzetten Podcast Podcast series hosted by the firm's experts covering legal topics including project development, omnichannel retail, construction quality assurance, nitrogen regulations, and earn-out arrangements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same working day callback from specialized lawyer
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GGI Global AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an independent member of GGI (Global Alliance), one of the top ten international accounting, consulting and law firm alliances, the firm delivers advice on a global scale. Through GGI they have access to experts around the world for local regulations, compliance, and go-to-market strategies in nearly every major financial and commercial center worldwide.
• CBW LoketcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTogether with ESET and KNNS, Poelmann van den Broek co-founded CBW Loket - a one-stop-shop for NIS2 compliance offering legal, technical and practical advice under one roof. This partnership makes complex legislation accessible for organizations.
• BriskrminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides legal support to startups, scale-ups and grown-ups facilitated by Briskr. By sharing knowledge with member companies, they can grow faster and increase their impact on essential developments.
• Noviotech CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClosely involved with the nearby Health & High Tech Noviotech Campus. Regularly discusses legal aspects of meaningful entrepreneurship for a future-proof society.
• CPO (Centrum voor Professionele Ontwikkeling)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPO is part of Radboud University and offers a meeting place and learning environment for lawyers. Tom Teggelaar is a fixed partner at CPO and shares his expertise in takeover practice courses. Colleagues Juuk Hulshof and Floris Pels Rijcken will join to share knowledge in Energy Law.
• Inclusief Ondernemers Netwerk (ION)minorOthersTogether with ION, creates job opportunities for people in vulnerable labor market positions. Does this within their network and by employing people who need more guidance.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Houthoff: Major Dutch full-service law firm headquartered in Amsterdam, serving enterprises across practice areas including real estate, energy, IT, and labor. Directly comparable as a competing Dutch legal advisory targeting business clients.
• Dirkzwager: Dutch mid-sized law firm serving businesses across healthcare, real estate, employment, and corporate law. Comparable in scale and entrepreneur-targeted mid-market positioning.
• Kennedy Van der Laan: Amsterdam-based law firm with strong practices in technology, privacy, employment, and real estate. Directly comparable on IT/AI, labor, and real estate practice overlap for Dutch business clients.
• Bird & Bird (Netherlands): International law firm with a strong Amsterdam office focused on IT, technology, and digital regulation. Highly comparable on the IT/AI and regulatory practice overlap with Poelmann Van Den Broek's tech and AI offering.
• Holla Legal: Dutch mid-sized law firm serving entrepreneurs and businesses across construction, real estate, employment, and IT. Closely comparable in size, vertical focus, and entrepreneur-led positioning.
• Baker Tilly (Netherlands): Dutch advisory firm offering legal, tax, and consulting services to mid-market Dutch businesses. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary adviser targeting Dutch entrepreneurs with overlapping SME focus.

Broad incumbents

• Stibbe: Leading Dutch law firm with broad corporate, regulatory, real estate, and dispute resolution practices. Comparable as an incumbent serving Dutch enterprises with overlapping specialisations.
• De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek: Premier Dutch law firm with deep cross-border M&A, regulatory, and litigation capabilities. Comparable as a larger incumbent offering overlapping practice areas (corporate, regulatory, employment) to Dutch entrepreneurs and corporates.
• NautaDutilh: Top-tier Benelux law firm with offices in Amsterdam and broader Europe. Comparable across corporate, finance, real estate, and regulatory practices for Dutch business clients.
• Loyens & Loeff: Benelux-headquartered law and tax advisory firm with strong practice overlap in corporate, real estate, energy, and labor. Directly comparable for Dutch mid-market and entrepreneur advisory mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/poelmann-van-den-broek-advocaten
• Xx.com/PvdB_advocaten

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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