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Attorney Consulting Group International (ACG International) is a full-service law firm focused on companies that are engaged in international trade and innovation. ACG International is based in Amsterdam, and active around the globe. ACG’s attorneys are known for being individual experts in their fields and for their ability to join forces across practice areas and borders, to get deals done and to find solutions that achieve the best results for our clients’ needs.

We believe that clients today are looking for a legal adviser who is quick, efficient, down to earth, proactive and cost-aware. We use our knowledge and experience to help our clients mitigate risks and navigate the pitfalls. We share our deep-seated local knowledge and (international) networks, a spirit of collaboration and the drive to exceed client expectations in The Netherlands as well as abroad.

Our practice areas are:Corporate Law, Business Structuring, Employment Law, Business and Commercial Law, Contracts, International Private Law and Litigation.

cross-border business transactions, using our experience with different national mentalities involved and the exact wording in your contracts in order to avoid expensive misunderstanding and mistakes.

international clients in entering and penetrating the EU-market with a perfectly tailor-fitted legal structure.

obtaining the right working papers when your company has been commissioned for work to be performed in Switzerland

litigating your case in the Dutch courts. Apart from the regular Dutch proceedings which are performed in Dutch only, our litigators also act on your behalf at the newly established fully English procedure (as per 1st January 2018) at the Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC) in Amsterdam. International as well as Dutch companies can opt for this court procedure fully performed in the English language.

The NCC is a special court with dedicated judges who have expertise and experience in large commercial disputes. Disputes can be of any nature.

Last but not least we assist Dutch businesses on the Dutch market and abroad with a wide range of services.

Edith Nordmann, Managing Partner,is an experienced corporate and commercial litigator, has an expert qualification in employment law and is an international ADR certified mediator.

She is specialized in cross boarder business transactions taking into consideration not only the different legal systems but also being acquainted with the various cultural differences that can make or break a deal.

As a public speaker she has shared this knowledge on various international conferences.

She was awarded “Women of the Decade in Law & Social change” by the Women Economic Forum in 2017.

As Managing Partner of Attorney Consulting Group International (ACG International), she can combine all these skills and expertise for the benefit of her international clients. By using deep-seated local knowledge and proven (international) networks across practice areas and borders, she assists her clients in getting deals done and finding solutions that achieve the best results for their actual needs.

Being fluent in German (native speaker), English, Dutch, French and Italian and understanding difference in mentality, culture and legal systems across many different cultures and countries, she is able to help her clients in a unique way.

Next to her professional career Edith engages in many charitable and social organisations using her professional expertise, not only helping others but also empowering them in their endeavours.

Wharton University of Pennsylvania (Essentials of Management 2016)

Duisenberg School of Finance (Certificate Professional Governance 2015-2016)

ADR (International Certified Courtmediator – 2012)

NMi/MfN (Certified Mediator - 2010 )

Vu Law Academy (Employment Law Specialist (2009)

Vu University Amsterdam (LL.M. 2002)

In her international (litigation) practice Edith Nordmann’s excellent command of German, English, French and Italian serves her clients well. International clients are advised by her in the aforementioned languages both in person and in writing which saves them a lot of time an effort before and during legal procedures.

Edith is a member of the Netherlands Bar Association (NOvA), the Dutch Employment Lawyers Association (VAAN), MfN-Register mediator and she is a Full Certified International ADR Court mediator.

Next to her professional career Edith engages in many charitable and social organisations using her professional expertise, not only helping others but also empowering them in their endeavours.

In that capacity she was awarded the "Women of the Decade in Law & Social change” by the Women Economic Forum in 2017.