The NGO
Lawfirm
We are here to support your mission in the Netherlands - providing a solid legal foundation for your organisation.
Case studies
The Great Bubble Barrier
Cleaning rivers from plastic with bubbles.
That is what The Great Bubble Barrier does and with which it has already won several international awards. Legalloyd has been helping The Great Bubble Barrier from the start with contracts with suppliers, customers and strategic advice.
EventHands
EventHands empowers vulnerable people and allows all young people to contribute to society in their own way through the EventHands approach. Young people learn to work at events and festivals. Legalloyd helps EventHands with contracts with partners and suppliers.
How we help NGOs:
Establishment and Governance
We help choose the right legal structure and advise on drafting statutes that align with your organisation's mission and objectives.
We provide advice on setting up a transparent governance structure, ensuring accountability both internally, for charity purposes and towards donors.
Compliance
Dutch charity status - we assist with everything required for ANBI status if you are registered as a charity (ANBI) in the Netherlands.
And ensure your NGO complies with Dutch laws and regulations.
Partnerships and Contracts
....with donors: Receiving donations often comes with conditions. We help ensure your organization is well-equipped to handle these properly.
...with partners: Collaborations with other organizations require clear and watertight contracts. We draft contracts and assist you in negotiations to mitigate risks.
…And all other legal matters
Specific to NGOs: such as compliance with GDPR requirements when processing donor personal data and drafting volunteer agreements.
General legal services: Additionally, we are a full-service law firm and offer numerous standard contracts that you can use yourself. For example, employment contracts, service agreements, freelance agreements, NDAs, and General Terms and Conditions.
And if you can't figure it out on your own, our team of dedicated lawyers is ready to support you.
A tailored solution for NGOs:
With the NGO package, you benefit from a 21% discount on our rates.
Contracts available online, with some specifically designed for NGOs.
Save up to 50% on legal costs through the combination of a platform and legal services.
Our NGO-team
Matthijs de Jong
Matthijs is an experienced and impact driven lawyer, active since 2010. After starting his career in the transactional practice at Clifford Chance, he expanded his legal expertise as a legal counsel for various organizations. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish his own social law practice in Amsterdam, where he focused on accessible law and social impact.
The transition to Greenpeace International marked a significant milestone in his career, where Matthijs led the corporate legal department and focused on supporting international campaigns for environmental and sustainability causes. This experience provided him with in-depth knowledge of the NGO sector, which continues to shape his current work.
Today, Matthijs is affiliated with Legalloyd, where he leads the legal team and uses his expertise to build a specialized practice for NGOs, impact makers, and change agents. With his unique background in both the corporate world and the social and non-profit sectors, Matthijs is driven to support organizations striving to change the world.
Matthijs de Jong
Attorney-at-Law
Marthe Hoek
Attorney-at-Law
Corporate law
Ronny Zeilemaker
Attorney-at-Law
Employment law
Welmoet Medik
Paralegal