PPH Notarissen (Pinkse Philips Huberts)

What PPH Notarissen (Pinkse Philips Huberts) does

PPH Notarissen B.V. is a Dutch notary practice (maatschap/praktijkvennootschap) operating under the trade names Pinkse Philips Huberts and PPH Notarissen, with headquarters in Oss and a second office in Heesch, North Brabant, Netherlands. The firm traces its roots to notary practice in Oss dating to 1610, and the modern partnership was formed when Gerard Ekelmans joined the practice of notaris Pinkse in January 1986. The firm employs approximately 51 staff, including six notaries with complementary specializations covering real estate transactions (Wonen & Kopen), family and personal law (Familie & Privé including wills, living wills, cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, donations, and estate planning), business services (Ondernemen including BV formation, share transfers, shareholder agreements, and business succession), and signature legalizations (Legalisaties). The practice also operates an online client portal (online-dossier.nu) for secure document access.

PPH Notarissen serves private individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in the Oss/Heesch region. The firm's customer base is highly distributed, with revenue generated per notarial deed across transaction types rather than from enterprise anchor clients. Gerard Ekelmans is retiring as of April 1, 2026 after 40 years and approximately 45,000 deeds, with succession being executed through the appointment of Michel Kuijpers as notary and co-owner, alongside partners Odette Grundeken, Suzanne van den Berg, Kevin van Kaathoven (appointed February 2024, at the time the youngest notary in the Netherlands), Ineke Willems, and Angela van den Berg.

The business model is professional services: fees are charged per notarial act, typically based on hours worked multiplied by an hourly rate or as agreed with the client, with a free initial consultation offered to assess client needs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Marketing relies on local presence, the firm's 4.9-star Google rating, organic referrals, social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), and an informational website with educational blog content. PPH Notarissen is a member of the Netwerk Notarissen cooperative network. No external institutional investment, venture capital, or public listing is evidenced; the practice is owned and controlled by its notary partners.

Name

PPH Notarissen (Pinkse Philips Huberts)

Legal name

PPH Notarissen B.V.

Website

https://pphnotarissen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PPH Notarissen is a regional Dutch notary practice operating two offices in Oss and Heesch (North Brabant), employing 51 staff including six notaries. It serves private individuals, families, and small businesses with real estate transactions, family law, estate planning, and BV formation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oss

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Notarial Services: PPH Notarissen generates revenue through fees for notarial services including property transfers, company formations, wills, inheritance certificates, partnership contracts, and legalizations. Fees are typically charged based on hours worked multiplied by the hourly rate, or as agreed with clients. For property purchases, fees may be split between parties as agreed in the purchase agreement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PPH Notarissen is a Dutch notary practice providing notarial services across four categories: real estate transactions (purchase agreements, mortgage deeds, property transfers, and division into apartment rights), family and personal legal matters (wills, living wills, donations, cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, and estate planning), business services (BV company formation, share transfers, shareholder agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring), and document legalization. The firm operates from offices in Oss and Heesch, serving individuals, families, and entrepreneurs in the North Brabant region with a team of 6 notaries and approximately 51 total staff.

Product overview

PPH Notarissen is a traditional Dutch notary practice offering comprehensive legal services organized into four core service categories: Wonen & Kopen (real estate transactions including purchase agreements, property transfer, and mortgage establishment), Familie & Privé (family law including wills, living wills, donations, and estate planning), Ondernemen (business services including BV formation, share transfers, and shareholder agreements), and Legalisaties (signature legalization). Additional specialized services include property division for divorcing couples, division into apartment rights, inheritance certificates, prenuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements. The firm operates an online client portal for secure document access. The practice has been established since 1610 and operates from offices in Oss and Heesch, serving clients throughout the Oss region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wonen & Kopen (Real Estate & Property) Full lifecycle real estate notarial services including purchase agreements (voorlopige koopakte), property transfer deeds (leveringsakte), mortgage establishment deeds (hypotheekakte), property division upon divorce, and subdivision into apartment rights (splitsing in appartementsrechten). For private homebuyers, sellers, and property investors.
• Familie & Privé (Family & Personal) Family and personal legal notarial services including wills (testament), living wills (levenstestament), donations (schenking), cohabitation agreements (samenlevingsovereenkomst), marriage contracts, and estate planning. For individuals and families planning their personal legal arrangements.
• Ondernemen (Business & Corporate) Business notarial services including BV company formation, share transfers (aandelenoverdracht vennootschap), shareholder agreements (aandeelhoudersovereenkomst), mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and business succession planning. For entrepreneurs, founders, and SMBs.
• Legalisaties (Document Legalization) Signature legalization and document certification services performed by notaries to authenticate signatures and certify documents for use in the Netherlands or abroad.
• Online Dossier Online client portal hosted at online-dossier.nu providing secure document access and case management for PPH Notarissen clients during ongoing notarial matters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 45,000 deeds passed by a single notary over 30+ years, demonstrating extensive experience and track record.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Netwerk NotarissencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPPH Notarissen is a member of Netwerk Notarissen, a network of independent notary offices in the Netherlands. The network provides shared resources, professional standards, and collaborative opportunities. General terms and conditions were deposited through Netwerk Notarissen B.V. at the registry of the Midden-Nederland Court in 2018. Netwerk Notarissen also conducts research on industry trends and collaborates with media outlets (NPO Nieuwsuur) on matters of public interest.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Pels Rijcken: Major Dutch law firm with a notarial practice, traditionally focused on public and corporate clients. Comparable in providing Dutch notarial services, though at much greater scale and with a different client focus than PPH's regional SME and private base.
• Loyens & Loeff: Major Dutch law, tax, and notary firm with a full-service practice including notarial services for real estate, corporate, and private wealth clients. Comparable as a Dutch-language notary provider, though operating nationally and internationally with substantially greater scale than PPH's regional practice.
• Houthoff: Leading Dutch law firm with an integrated notarial practice covering corporate, real estate, and private client services. Comparable as a Dutch provider of notarial services, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach than PPH.
• Van Doorne: Established Dutch law and notary firm with a full-service practice including real estate, corporate, and private client notarial work. Comparable as a Dutch notary provider, though with significantly broader geographic and client coverage than PPH.
• CMS Netherlands: International law firm with substantial Dutch notarial practice covering corporate, real estate, and private wealth. Comparable in offering Dutch notarial services, though operating as part of a global network rather than as a regional player like PPH.
• NautaDutilh: Major Dutch law firm with notarial capabilities, particularly strong in corporate and finance transactions. Comparable as a Dutch notarial services provider, though focused on premium corporate clients versus PPH's SME and private client base.
• AKD: Large Benelux law firm with a notarial practice serving corporate and private clients across the Netherlands and Belgium. Comparable in providing Dutch notarial services, though at much greater scale and broader geographic scope than PPH.
• De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek: Premier Dutch law firm with notarial capabilities serving major corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals. Comparable in providing Dutch notarial services, though operating at much larger scale with focus on premium corporate work rather than regional SME and private clients like PPH.
• Stibbe: Major Dutch law firm with a notarial practice serving corporate, financial, and private clients. Comparable in offering Dutch notarial services, but as a broad incumbent with national and international reach versus PPH's regional focus.

Others

• Wolters Kluwer: Dutch-based global provider of legal information, software, and services, including tools and information products used by notaries and legal professionals. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler for the Dutch notarial profession, rather than a direct competitor to PPH's client-facing services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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