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International Law Firm — Est. 1987

Where Precision
Meets Principle.

Six offices. Seven jurisdictions. One unwavering commitment to legal excellence across corporate, finance, litigation, and regulatory practice.

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35+
Years of Practice
6
Global Offices
2,400+
Cases Resolved
€18B+
Transactions Advised
Senior partners
Ranked Top 10 International Firms 2025

Our Firm

A Legacy of Legal Excellence

Founded in 1987 in Amsterdam, Krijger Cornelis & Associates has grown into one of Europe's most respected international law firms. We combine rigorous legal scholarship with practical business acumen to deliver outcomes that matter.

Our attorneys operate across Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Zurich and New York — bringing local expertise and global perspective to every engagement.

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Uncompromising Integrity

Every mandate is handled with the highest ethical standards and full transparency.

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Cross-Border Expertise

Seamless coordination across jurisdictions for complex multi-market matters.

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Client-First Approach

Bespoke legal strategy aligned to your commercial objectives and risk profile.

Adriaan Kreijger Cornelis

Senior Leadership

Meet Our Founding Partner

Adriaan Kreijger Cornelis
Founding Senior Partner & Senior Advocate
“The law is not merely a profession — it is a responsibility to uphold justice, protect commerce, and safeguard the futures of those who place their trust in us.”

Adriaan Kreijger Cornelis is the founding Senior Partner and Senior Advocate of Krijger Cornelis & Associates. With over 40 years of distinguished practice spanning corporate law, international arbitration and financial regulation, he has led the firm's expansion across six European and American jurisdictions.

A graduate of Leiden University and Harvard Law School, Adriaan is consistently recognised by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 as a Band 1 practitioner in European M&A, cross-border disputes and private wealth.

Education
Leiden University · Harvard Law School
Called to the Bar
Netherlands Bar, 1984 · English Bar, 1989
Languages
Dutch · English · French · German

What We Do

Practice Areas

From landmark M&A transactions to precedent-setting litigation, our teams are built around the matters that define your business.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Cross-border transaction advisory, due diligence, and deal structuring for mid-market and large-cap M&A.

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Litigation & Arbitration

High-stakes commercial disputes and international arbitration under ICC, LCIA and AAA rules.

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Banking & Finance

Structured finance, lending transactions, and regulatory advisory for global financial institutions.

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Data Protection & Tech

GDPR compliance, cybersecurity law, digital regulation and fintech advisory across the EU and UK.

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Capital Markets

IPO counsel, securities offerings, and listing advisory on NYSE, NASDAQ and European exchanges.

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Private Wealth

Estate planning, trust structures and asset protection strategies for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

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International Trade

Import/export compliance, sanctions advisory, and cross-border logistics regulatory counsel.

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Corporate Governance

Board advisory, compliance frameworks and regulatory investigations defence.

Get in Touch

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General Enquiriesinfo@krijgercornelisassociates.com
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Amsterdam HQ+31 20 500 0000
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Office HoursMonday – Friday, 8:00 – 18:00 CET
🇳🇱AmsterdamHQ
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Herengracht 458
1017 CA Amsterdam, Netherlands
📞+31 20 500 0000
✉amsterdam@krijgercornelisassociates.com
🇫🇷Paris
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42 Avenue de l’Opéra
75002 Paris, France
📞+33 1 44 00 0000
✉paris@krijgercornelisassociates.com
🇩🇪Berlin
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Unter den Linden 72
10117 Berlin, Germany
📞+49 30 2000 0000
✉berlin@krijgercornelisassociates.com
🇬🇧London
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14 Finsbury Square
London EC2A 1BR, United Kingdom
📞+44 20 7000 0000
✉london@krijgercornelisassociates.com
🇨🇭Zürich
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Bahnhofstrasse 91
8001 Zürich, Switzerland
📞+41 44 200 0000
✉zurich@krijgercornelisassociates.com
🇺🇸New York
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1221 Avenue of the Americas, 37th Fl.
New York, NY 10020, USA
📞+1 212 500 0000
✉newyork@krijgercornelisassociates.com