About and
behind the firm

Minderhoud Law, founded by Angela Minderhoud, is an independent boutique law firm in Rotterdam, specializing in Construction and Engineering law.

"I enjoy explaining complex matters in simple terms. If I don’t understand it, the judge won’t either."

Angela Minderhoud

Qualifications

Profession

Advocaat, admitted to the BAR in the Netherlands in 2007.

Education

Erasmus University Rotterdam

  • BSc and MSc in Fiscal Economics, Graduated in 2005
  • LLB and LLM, College of Law, Graduated in 2007

Florida State University, College of Law, Tallahassee (United States), study abroad, 2006

Academie voor de Rechtspraktijk, postgraduate study in Civil Litigation, 2011-2012

Grotius Academy, postgraduate study in national and international contracting, 2013

Royal Mission, School of Leadership, 2018-2019

Languages

Dutch, English

Additional positions

  • Pastor at Kom en Zie Rotterdam, a dynamic multicultural church located in the heart of Rotterdam
  • Member of the Dutch Construction Lawyers Association (VBR-A).

The foundation of Minderhoud Law’s expertise and approach is deeply rooted in the professional journey of Angela Minderhoud herself.

Angela’s legal career commenced in 2007 at the Dispute Resolution practice of Houthoff in Rotterdam. Renowned as an independent, full-service Dutch law firm, Houthoff provided the perfect environment for Angela to refine her abilities, particularly focusing on Construction Law and developing her expertise in litigation and arbitration.

In March 2014, Angela took her talents to Straatman Koster Advocaten in Rotterdam, a Construction and Real Estate niche firm. Her dedication and expertise led to her promotion to partner in January 2018, a position she held until January 2024.

This invaluable experience gained at Houthoff and Straatman Koster Advocaten has been instrumental in shaping the high standards and client-focused services offered by Minderhoud Law today.

Fulfilling a long-held dream to lead her own firm and to blend her professional and personal lives, Angela Minderhoud launched Minderhoud Law on 1 February 2024. This bold decision reflects Angela’s vision for a dynamic legal practice that accommodates her multifaceted role as a legal professional, wife, mother, and pastor of the church “Kom en Zie Rotterdam”.

In the picture above, you can view the three offices of Houthoff, Straatman Koster Advocaten and Minderhoud Law, all pictured together on Weena street in Rotterdam.

Angela is dedicated to building and maintaining strong relationships with her clients. This focus on client relationships has resulted in the majority of them entrusting their legal matters to her for many years,  For firsthand accounts of the quality and dedication that Minderhoud Law brings to every case, please see the testimonials of its clients in the Legal500 EMEA Construction guide below.

The Legal500

The Legal500 is a leading global legal directory that annually ranks law firms and individual lawyers based on their expertise and performance. Rankings are determined by client feedback, project complexity, and overall reputation. The goal of The Legal500 is to offer trustworthy and independent insights into the quality of legal services worldwide.

For five consecutive years, Angela Minderhoud has been recognized as a Next Generation Partner in practice area Construction Netherlands. With splendid endorsements from Legal500 referees in recent years:

Angela Minderhoud is a top notch specialist within the fields of construction law and procurement law. She is pro-active, accessible and very pleasant to work with.
Legal 500 EMEA Guide - 2024
What makes the practice unique is that Angela Minderhoud has the ability to keep things simple, even when they are complicated. Her hands-on approach and knowledge in combination with her charisma make her a great professional to work with
Legal 500 EMEA Guide - 2024
Angela Minderhoud is outstanding. Provides excellent advice in a pro-active way. She is intelligent, very skilled, highly experienced and pleasant to work with. She has a sincere interest to get the most out of the client’s case and is a fantastic negotiator.
Legal 500 EMEA Guide - 2023
Angela Minderhoud is very pleasant to work with, knows what the client needs, goes the extra mile for the client, has high capabilities and is very knowledgeable in her field.
Legal 500 EMEA Guide - 2023
Friendly on a personal basis and firm on the case
Legal 500 EMEA Guide - 2022
Angela Minderhoud stands out in her knowledge of construction law and her way of communicating in and outside court is helpful to come to a solution
Legal 500 EMEA Guide - 2022
Angela Minderhoud is really involved and engaged, and always available.
Legal 500 EMEA Guide - 2022
Angela Minderhoud is pleasant to work with and goes the extra mile for the client
Legal 500 EMEA Guide - 2022
Angela Minderhoud is communicative, very knowledgeable and more importantly communicates clearly and in a friendly manner.
Legal 500 EMEA Guide - 2021
Angela Minderhoud stands out because she not only focusses on the topic at the table but has the ability to think about the unexpected.
Legal 500 EMEA Guide - 2021

Strategic Collaborations

At Minderhoud Law, we recognize the need for a multidisciplinary approach in tackling complex projects. While we are experts in Construction and Engineering law, we understand that projects sometimes overlap with areas like environmental law, rental law, competition law, and procurement law.

To address this, we’ve built a collaborative network of former colleagues and distinguished lawyers, each bringing specialized expertise. This enables us to create bespoke teams for each project, guaranteeing our clients access to the best legal insight and advice.