Team
ADVOCURA is located in the heart of Amsterdam’s legal and financial district having its own unique style and approach. In a continually changing world, it is time for a an innovative approach to (often still traditional) legal practice. ADVOCURA’s progressive approach includes working with a dedicated core team which, depending on the size and complexity of the project, can be joined by specialists from its network where necessary. In doing so, ADVOCURA can take on both smaller cases and large, difficult and complex cases. Our clients receive clear, honest and timely advice, based on an expert knowledge of Dutch law, exhaustive research and a thorough assessment of the commercial or personal context.
The core team is perfectly attuned through a cooperation of more than twenty years. We are known for maintaining the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and discretion.
Mariëlle Groen, ADVOCURA’s founder, is a seasoned litigator. She started her career in 2001 at the Amsterdam office of Houthoff in the (insurance law) litigation practice. Mariëlle has the skills needed for a firm approach while at the same time being well approachable. It is precisely this combination of friendliness and firmness that makes her a good litigator and precisely this combination is highly appreciated by clients.
ADVOCURA has special interest in the ESG litigation developments. ADVOCURA supports victims of human rights violations worldwide. We are engaged in human rights litigation. ADVOCURA most recently assisted victims of terrorism in the Middle East.