Hugo Roelink
Real Estate Law & Corporate Law
Hugo graduated from Erasmus University Rotterdam in 2020, specialising in corporate law. In addition to his law studies, he also completed an economics degree, with finance as his major.
During his studies, Hugo worked at several law firms, including a niche firm specialising in corporate law. He then worked for several years at an investor advocacy firm and worked at the university as a tutor in an international master’s programme.
This broad base combined with an interest in complex legal problems enables him to support clients well.
In his spare time, Hugo is an avid cyclist and water sportsman.
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Hugo IN DETAIL

- Education: Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Language skills: Dutch and English
- Lawyer since: 2022
- Expertise: Corporate law
- Contact: [email protected] | +31(0) 205 210 130
TRACK RECORD HUGO
As an attorney, Hugo advises on and litigates a wide range of cases, from shareholder disputes and construction law proceedings to corporate restructurings.
- Legal action against a real estate investor/developer
- Large claim against a housing corporation
- Takeover dispute in the consultancy sector
- Advisory role in a WHOA restructuring process
More cases handled by Hugo
Construction Law
- Fruytier Lawyers in Business represented an interregional construction company in legal proceedings against an investment-oriented project developer.
- Fruytier Lawyers in Business represented a private individual in a case against a dishonest contractor.
- On behalf of a nationwide glass repair company, Fruytier Lawyers in Business successfully collected a very large claim from a housing authority.
Shareholder Disputes/Takeover Disputes
- In a takeover dispute between the (former) shareholders of a boutique consulting firm and a globally operating consulting firm, Fruytier Lawyers in Business represented the shareholders of the niche boutique.
- When shareholder relations soured among the shareholders of a construction company, Fruytier Lawyers in Business assisted one shareholder in the buyout of his stake.
- In a dispute between two shareholders of a startup, Fruytier Lawyers in Business advised the acquiring shareholder on the acquisition of all shares held by the departing shareholders.
Restructuring
- In a WHOA proceeding, Fruytier Lawyers in Business advised a nationwide mobility brand
- Fruytier Lawyers in Business assisted various owner-managers in the (successful) relaunch of their companies
- For various companies facing financial difficulties, Fruytier Lawyers in Business carried out a fast-track liquidation and/or controlled bankruptcy of (part of) the company and provided advice on (potential) director liability issues
- For a company with a strong growth profile, Fruytier Lawyers in Business advised on the (expansion of) the group structure in order to facilitate growth financing
HUGO IN THE MEDIA
- The Position of the Landlord Under the Dutch Act (WHOA) – HG.org
- WHOA and rent: this is how landlords protect their position – Lexology
- Stelposten in de bouw: flexibiliteit of valkuil? – Het Ondernemersbelang
- Opschorten van werk bij wanbetaling – Kijkopnoord-holland.nl