Our story.
Built on experience. Designed for legal control.
our ORIGIN
Founded on experience and trust.
Roots
A professional foundation shaped by integrity, responsibility and long-term thinking. Legal counsel is valued only when it genuinely serves the people behind the organisation.
Experience
Over 25 years of experience in complex, international environments, both in-house and at board level. This brings a sharp understanding of the intersection between law, strategy and commercial reality.
Today
As co-founder of Liance, the focus is on practical, human and forward-looking legal counsel. Organisations are supported with clarity and continuity while navigating growth and change.
"My roots are grounded in integrity and responsibility. Legal counsel has always been about people, context and long-term impact."
mr. Lisette Hendrikse - Founder & Business Counsel
our CORE VAlues
The principles behind our approach.
Tailored
Every organisation is unique, and we meticulously craft our support to align with your specific objectives and the stage of your growth.
Practical
Our advice is designed for the real world, translating complex legalities into clear, actionable solutions that move your company forward.
Personal
We believe that true counsel is built on genuine connection and a deep and valuable commitment to the people behind the business.
"Good legal advice is personal, practical and built on trust."
mr. Jacobien Viets - General Counsel
Who we are
Your Legal Experts.
Lisette Hendrikse
Leveraging more than two decades of senior legal experience across diverse industries, I provide the strategic oversight and hands-on expertise required to navigate the journey from startup to global success.
Wanda Sanfelix
Dedicated to ensuring your legal affairs are perfectly managed, providing the proactive support and peace of mind every entrepreneur deserves.
Jacobien viets
Combining thirty years of international expertise with creative thinking, I provide high-quality legal advice that is both strategic and deeply practical.
Carine Russel
Bringing a fresh, pro-active perspective to every partnership, I ensure that high-quality legal counsel is always delivered with a personal touch.
Michael Westra
Bringing a sharp focus to corporate law and combining legal precision with a dedicated commitment to protecting your company’s long-term interests.
Freek van Wensen
Dedicated to safeguarding your innovations and ideas, ensuring that your intellectual property remains a secure foundation for growth.
Maurits Star Bussmann
Bringing twenty-five years of international experience provides the calm, trust, and strategic clarity needed to navigate complex reorganizations.
Noraly Meeuwisse
Guiding employers and employees through the complexities of labor law with a pragmatic, human-centered approach to every case.
Eli Zyto
Combining a fresh academic perspective on corporate law with a dedicated drive to support our legal experts and clients.
Jan-Willem Prakke
Leveraging technology and a seasoned entrepreneurial mindset to deliver efficient, flexible legal outsourcing that supports modern business operations.
Our clients
Proud to work with.
our partners
Better Together.
LexIQ is our partner in legal technology and process optimisation, helping organisations bring legal work under control through smart technology and data.
Liance is a trusted legal partner, providing extensive complementary expertise and essential additional capacity to ensure we always meet the unique and diverse needs of our clients.
"Legal work should be practical and shaped around how people actually work. True progress comes from simplifying complexity and enabling legal teams to focus on what matters most.”
Jan Willem Prakke, Technology Partner & Legal Tech Ondernemer (LexIQ)
