Office Information
As a lawyer, I am always open about my office information. All information is therefore freely available. Because I am the only lawyer working at the office, the legal structure is a sole proprietorship (eenmanszaak). Each contract of engagement is therefore concluded with attorney mr I. Petkovski, and I am the only one performing the work. The office does not perform any work to which the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Prevention) Act (Wwft) applies.
The registered office address is Baron Sloetkade 205 in Apeldoorn. There is no physical office for visitors. Almost all appointments are held via video calling. In-person appointments can be arranged by mutual agreement at a location to be determined together. In case of emergency, you can, of course, contact the registered office address.
I am registered as a lawyer with the Dutch Bar Association. My office therefore meets all the standards and requirements set by the Dutch Bar Association. For more information, please contact the NOvA:
Nederlandse Orde van Advocaten
Prinses Beatrixlaan 5
2595 AK Den Haag
Tel.: 070 - 335 35 35
info@advocatenorde.nl
https://www.advocatenorde.nl
The general terms and conditions you received and which are also listed on this website apply to the firm.
Below, you will find further information that may be of interest to you as a (future) client. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to know more.
Area of Law
My firm has registered the following area of law in the Dutch Bar Association's register of areas of law:
Immigration Law
This registration obligates me to obtain 10 training points in this registered area of law each calendar year, in accordance with the standards of the Dutch Bar Association. As a lawyer, I must obtain a minimum of 20 training points in total.
No free or paid consultation
I do not offer free or paid consultations at my office. The fees start with the advice-fee. See the fees and procedures section for more information.
Complaints Procedure
First of all, I would like to note that since I have been working as a lawyer in 2001, only one client has filed a complaint against me. This complaint was not pursued and was deemed unfounded by the Deken. I strive to keep it that way.
My office has an internal complaints procedure for complaints. The complaints procedure can be viewed here. If a client approaches the office with a complaint, the complaint will be forwarded to mr E. Tas who will act as complaints officer. If the problem is still not resolved satisfactorily, the complainant can choose which body to file the complaint with.
Professional Liability
My firm has a professional liability insurance (beroepsaansprakelijkheid) with AON Insurance, which includes coverage for secondary activities. Any liability of Law Firm Petkovski is limited to the amount paid out in the relevant case by the professional liability insurance, as stated in Article 5 of the General Terms and Conditions. For information about the financial and geographical coverage – in accordance with the policy conditions – please contact me. To date, my firm has not had to rely on this insurance.
Absence of the Stichting Derdengelden (Third-Party Funds)
My office has not had a Stichting Derdengelden since 2021. This means I cannot receive or manage third-party funds for you. Any penalty payments (dwangsom) may be transferred directly to your account by the IND. Therefore, my office cannot manage these third-party funds for you.
Data Breach Notification Requirements
As soon as a data breach is discovered, it is reported to the Dutch Data Protection Authority and, if applicable, the client in question is informed. My office complies with the Dutch Data Protection Authority's data breach notification policy.
Privacy Statement
My office provides services to clients. To do this, my office needs your personal data. You can read what my office does with this data in the attached privacy statement (in Dutch). My office complies with the new privacy legislation that came into effect in May 2018 (the GDPR). This privacy statement also applies to the use of personal data offline, for example, by telephone or in writing.
Office Manual
My office operates according to rules set out in the office manual. This manual contains general provisions regarding my office, the office organization, the client-attorney relationship (intake, execution, closing, and quality management), the office practice, and the archives. This office manual is available for review at the office upon request.
Deputization and Substitution
Mr. E. Tas of Deventer serves as the office's deputization in the event of absence due to illness, vacation, or special circumstances. I also signed a practice agreement with this attorney dated April 5, 2011, in which this is stipulated. This agreement is available for review upon request. You can reach him at:
Tas Advocatuur
Lindenstraat 13A
7411 NV Deventer
+31 (0) 570 746 015
info@tas-advocatuur.nl
I also signed a practice agreement with this lawyer on April 5, 2011, in which this is documented. This agreement can be viewed at my office upon request.
Other
Upon request, you can receive a calculation method or a detailed cost estimate from me. I can also send you an overview of the laws and regulations, including the NOvA code of conduct. You can also contact me for information about secondary activities. Finally, I can inform you about how conflicts of interest are prevented.
No job applications
Unfortunately, my office has no job application possibilities. I also have no availability for paid or unpaid internships. Therefore, there is no point in sending an open job application. Any emails or letters you send will not be returned.