What Holla N.v. does

Holla N.V. (operating as Holla legal & tax) is a Dutch full-service law firm founded in 1889 and registered as a public limited company (N.V.) in 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. The firm provides integrated legal and tax advisory services across 19 practice areas, including corporate law, M&A, employment law, intellectual property/IT/privacy, real estate, tax law, government law, procurement, litigation, and emerging areas such as EU AI Act compliance and energy transition. It serves medium-sized and large Dutch businesses, (semi-) public institutions, and international clients with cross-border needs, operating from three offices in 's-Hertogenbosch, Utrecht, and Eindhoven, and supported by dedicated International Desks (French, German, Belgian) and a strategic alliance with UK firm TLT and Belgian firm GSJ advocaten.

The firm's business model is professional services billed on hourly rates, with rates agreed per calendar year and updated annually. Holla is the sole contractual counterparty to clients, invoices are issued with 14-day payment terms, and late payments incur a 15% administrative surcharge plus statutory interest. The firm markets itself through content marketing, SEO, newsletters, events/seminars, LinkedIn, a Heads-up video series, and participation in industry conferences. Customer acquisition is partner-led and relationship-driven, with named clients including Bossard Group (advised on the acquisition of Jeveka B.V.) and Huboo (advised on launching in the Netherlands).

Operationally, Holla does not build proprietary technology. The only disclosed technology dependency is the RegLab Identity Verification System, used to scan and verify client identity documents for compliance with Dutch anti-money laundering (Wwft) and advocate regulation (VODA) obligations. The firm is led by Managing Partner Petra Domevscek (appointed June 1, 2021), with partners including Ferry Weelen, Remie Huijs, and others. No parent company, institutional investor, or revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

Holla N.v.

Legal name

Holla N.V.

Website

https://holla.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Holla N.V. is a Dutch full-service law firm founded in 1889, providing integrated legal and tax advisory across 19 practice areas to medium and large businesses, public institutions, and international clients, operating from three Dutch offices with cross-border alliance reach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

's-hertogenbosch

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Legal and Tax Advisory Services: Holla N.V. generates revenue through professional legal and tax advisory services billed on an hourly rate basis. Rates are agreed per calendar year and may be updated annually. Invoices are due within 14 days of issuance, with late payment penalties including a 15% administrative surcharge and statutory interest. The firm is the sole contractual counterparty to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Holla N.V. is a full-service Dutch law firm (Holla legal & tax) providing integrated legal and tax advisory services to medium-sized and large businesses and (semi-)public institutions. Engagements span 19 practice areas including M&A, Corporate Law, Employment Law, IP/IT/Privacy, Real Estate, Tax Law, Litigation, Government/Procurement, Energy Transition, and EU AI Act advisory, delivered through three Dutch offices and dedicated French, German, and Belgian international desks.

Product overview

Holla N.V. (operating as Holla legal & tax) is a full-service Dutch law firm offering legal and tax advisory services. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of professional services organized around core legal advisory across multiple practice areas (Corporate/M&A, Employment, IP/IT, Real Estate, Tax, and more), supported by specialized modules including International Desks for cross-border work with France, Germany, and Belgium, a Transition Team focused on energy and sustainability, and educational content products including events/seminars, video series (Heads-up), and publications/newsletter. The firm positions itself as a one-stop shop for medium-sized and large businesses and public institutions requiring integrated legal and tax counsel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Legal Advisory Services Full-service legal advisory for medium-sized and large businesses and (semi-)public institutions, covering Corporate Law, M&A, Employment Law, IP/IT/Privacy, Real Estate, Government/Procurement, Litigation, Commercial Contracts, and related practice areas.
• Tax Advisory Services Tax law advisory covering domestic and international tax matters for businesses and (semi-)public institutions, integrated with the firm's legal advisory offering.
• International Desks (French, German, Belgian) Specialized desks providing cross-border legal support for companies doing business in or with France, Germany, and Belgium, combining native-language capability with cultural and legal-jurisdictional expertise.
• Transition Team (Energy and Sustainability Advisory) Multidisciplinary team advising on energy transition and sustainability matters, including clean energy, circular construction/urban mining, and sustainable business practices for Dutch and international clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Holla has been active in the energy market for more than 60 years and in clean energy for more than 15 years.

Named customers2 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GSJ advocaten (Belgium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2021GSJ advocaten is a full-service Belgian law firm founded in 1985 and located in Antwerp, Belgium. GSJ joined the Holla-TLT strategic alliance in January 2021, expanding the alliance to Belgium. GSJ has significant expertise in real estate, financial services, retail, and the public sector. The alliance enables closer collaboration on client service, knowledge sharing, and innovation across three jurisdictions.
• TLT (UK law firm)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2020TLT is a UK law firm and the first strategic alliance partner for Holla. The partnership, announced in June 2020, enables seamless cross-border legal services for clients between the Netherlands and the UK. Holla and TLT collaborate on client service, knowledge sharing, and innovation. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year 2021.
• Urban Mining CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolla is a proud knowledge partner of the Urban Mining Collective (UMC), a collaboration of established names from the construction world that uses the city as a source of raw materials and materials from demolition buildings for reuse. Holla advises the collective on legal challenges related to circular construction and urban mining.
• Green Business Club Spoorzone EindhovenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolla is a partner of the local Green Business Club Spoorzone Eindhoven, which connects organisations, government bodies, and educational institutions to create a sustainable living environment in the Eindhoven area. The Transition Team lawyers participate in this sustainability network.
• War Child (Business Friend)minorOthersHolla is a Business Friend of War Child, the organization that supports children growing up in areas of war and violence worldwide. Holla demonstrates its commitment to freedom, democracy, and human rights through this partnership, aligned with the legacy of namesake Harry Holla (1904-1992), a WWII resistance leader.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DLA Piper: Global law firm with a substantial Amsterdam office serving Dutch and international enterprise clients. Comparable to Holla in targeting corporate, M&A, employment, and regulatory work for mid-to-large Dutch businesses, but at significantly larger scale.
• CMS: Top-10 global law firm with significant Dutch presence (Amsterdam, The Hague, Eindhoven-adjacent). Comparable to Holla as a full-service advisor for Dutch enterprises and public-sector clients, with a broader European and global platform.
• Clifford Chance: Magic Circle global law firm with a major Amsterdam office. Comparable to Holla as an advisor on cross-border M&A, finance, and regulatory matters for Dutch enterprises, though competing primarily at the upper end of the market where Holla is not positioned.
• Bird & Bird: International law firm with a strong Amsterdam presence focused on tech, IP, and regulated sectors. Comparable to Holla as a competitor in IP/IT/Privacy and corporate advisory for Dutch and international clients, though with a broader European footprint.
• Taylor Wessing: European-headquartered international law firm with a Netherlands office. Comparable to Holla as a mid-market-focused firm serving technology, life sciences, and private wealth clients across multiple European jurisdictions.

Direct peers

• De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek: Premier Dutch law firm based in Amsterdam with a strong corporate/M&A and litigation practice. Comparable to Holla as a top-tier Dutch full-service competitor serving large enterprises, financial institutions, and government clients, though at a larger scale.
• Houthoff: Full-service Dutch law firm headquartered in Amsterdam with a similar mid-to-large enterprise client focus. Directly comparable as a Dutch-headquartered, full-service competitor targeting corporate, M&A, employment, real estate, and regulatory work for medium and large businesses.
• Stibbe: Amsterdam-headquartered full-service Dutch law firm with offices across Europe. Comparable to Holla as a top-tier Dutch firm advising corporates, financial institutions, and public-sector clients across 19+ practice areas including M&A, employment, IP/IT, real estate, and tax.
• Loyens & Loeff: Dutch-rooted full-service firm with deep tax, corporate, and M&A practices across the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Luxembourg. Directly comparable to Holla as an integrated legal-and-tax advisor targeting mid-market and large enterprises with cross-border Benelux mandates.
• NautaDutilh: Leading Dutch full-service law firm with offices in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brussels, London, New York, and Luxembourg. Closely comparable to Holla as a Dutch-rooted full-service firm offering corporate, M&A, employment, IP, and tax advisory to enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holla-advocaten

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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