Not sure who to turn to with a legal question?

I am mr. Katja Kovalgina (LL.M), an independent legal advisor in the Netherlands with more than 14 years of experience in legal services, corporate governance, financial services and international business.

I support individuals, entrepreneurs and companies with practical legal matters — from reviewing a letter or contract to more complex corporate and international issues.

FAST. CLEAR. PRACTICAL.

 

Independent legal professional in the Netherlands – practical legal support for individuals and entrepreneurs.

Not every legal question requires a lawyer or court proceedings.

Sometimes you simply need clarity about your situation, a contract reviewed, help drafting a letter or responding to an official notice, a legal assessment of your position, or a clear understanding of what to do next.

I help you understand your situation, assess the relevant legal risks, prepare documents and determine the most practical way forward.

 

I WORK ONLINE

In-person meetings are available when necessary.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME:

• An honest and realistic assessment of your situation and the associated risks
• A clear and practical action plan
• Straightforward communication without unnecessary legal jargon
• Fast communication through the channel that suits you: Telegram, WhatsApp, video conference or phone
• An agreed hourly rate or fixed fee in advance

 

How can I help?

⚖️ Legal analysis

Assessing your situation, your legal position, the relevant risks and possible courses of action.

📄 Contracts and documents

Reviewing, analysing, preparing and explaining contracts, agreements and other legal documents.

✉️ Letters and communication

Drafting legal correspondence, reviewing and responding to letters, negotiations and communication with organisations, employers, VvEs, government authorities and other parties.

⚖️ Everyday legal matters

VvE matters, neighbour disputes, rental issues, liability, claims, conflicts and other legal issues that may arise in everyday life.

🌍 Immigration and residence law

Support with analysing your situation, residence documents, correspondence with the IND and other relevant authorities, and determining possible next steps.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family and personal relationships

Divorce, children and parental responsibility, maintenance, international marriages, family reunification and other family-law matters.

💼 Employment and workplace matters

Employment contracts, dismissal, unpaid salary, holiday pay, sickness, working through employment agencies and disputes with employers.

🏠 Housing and tenancy matters

Rental agreements, deposits, rent increases, termination or eviction, registration, subletting and disputes with landlords.

💶 Government authorities, benefits and tax matters

Letters and decisions from government authorities, benefits and repayments, tax matters, municipal decisions, fines and objections to decisions made by government authorities.

💼 Business and corporate matters

Contracts, corporate documentation, governance, decisions of directors and shareholders, international structures and practical legal support for entrepreneurs.

⚖️ Other legal questions

Can't find your situation in the list above? That does not necessarily mean I cannot help.

Tell me what has happened. We can first determine what kind of legal assistance you actually need and what the most appropriate next step is.

What does legal support cost?

Fees are determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the nature and scope of the work.

Depending on the assignment, I can work on the basis of an hourly rate or a fixed fee for a specific service or project.

Contact me to discuss your question, the scope of the work and the applicable fee.

Do you need a lawyer or another specialist?

Not always.

Not every legal matter requires court proceedings or the involvement of a lawyer.

My first step is to understand your situation properly and determine what kind of assistance you actually need.

If your situation requires a lawyer, civil-law notary, tax adviser or another specialised professional, I can help you determine what type of specialist is appropriate and, where appropriate, refer you to one.

You do not have to navigate the Dutch legal system on your own. Start with your question.

You do not need to know in advance:

  • whether your situation is legally serious enough;

  • whether you need a lawyer;

  • which documents are important;

  • what steps you should take;

  • whether another specialist needs to be involved.

Start by explaining your situation. From there, we can determine the most practical next step.

Important

I am an independent legal professional (Master of Laws – LL.M.) and am not an attorney-at-law registered with the Dutch Bar Association (Nederlandse Orde van Advocaten).

Where your situation requires the involvement of an attorney-at-law, civil-law notary, tax adviser or another specialised professional, I can help you determine what type of assistance is required and, where appropriate, refer you to the right specialist.