The organisation
What Ploum does
Ploum, originally Ploum Lodder Princen, was founded on 1 September 1995 by seven lawyers, including Rutger Ploum, Jeroen Princen and Duco Lodder. What started as a small practice has grown into the largest independent law and notary firm based in Rotterdam.
In the Netherlands
Ploum in the Netherlands
The firm is based in the centre of Rotterdam and serves a broad range of sectors, from shipping and logistics, reflecting the port city location, to healthcare and technology.
Structure
Practice groups and where you work
Practice groups include corporate M&A, shipping and logistics, employment law, real estate and a notarial practice.
Getting in
How students start here
Students typically start through an internship or trainee position, with the firm's logistics and shipping sector focus a distinctive draw for some.
Key facts
At a glance
- Type
- Regional law firm
- Head office
- Rotterdam
- Founded
- 1995
- Size
- 84 lawyers (Advocatie); 100+ professionals, 180+ total staff
Related
Relevant legal practice areas
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Ploum
What does Ploum do?
The largest independent law and notary firm in Rotterdam, founded in 1995 by seven lawyers and now employing more than 180 professionals.
How do I get an internship or traineeship at Ploum?
Students typically start through an internship or trainee position, with the firm's logistics and shipping sector focus a distinctive draw for some.
Which legal practice areas are relevant at Ploum?
At Ploum, the most relevant practice areas are Corporate/M&A, Employment, Labour & Pensions and Real Estate.
Where is Ploum based in the Netherlands?
Head office: Rotterdam.
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