We are Orion Immigration Law, founded in 2025 by experienced solicitors Arend van Rosmalen and Charley Nieuwesteeg. A young team of solicitors who, together, have over fifteen years of experience in immigration law and nationality law. Orion Immigration Law has an excellent reputation in the field. As a client, you can count on us for clear advice, resourceful solutions and effective action at every stage of your case. Whether you want a single consultation or are involved in a complex appeal to the administrative court, Orion Immigration Law will help you clearly map out your position, find solutions and achieve the best result for you.
In immigration law and nationality law, you are never obliged to engage a solicitor. You may handle all your immigration-related matters yourself, and this also applies to submitting a naturalisation application. However, the law does grant you the right to appoint a representative to assist you in your dealings with the Dutch government. This can be a solicitor or lawyer, a relocation consultant, or someone else you trust. So you do not choose legal assistance because you have to, but because you recognise the added value it offers.
Arend van Rosmalen LL.M. is a partner and co-founder of Orion Immigration Law. He advises both business clients and private individuals. Arend advises and assists with applications, but is also a highly experienced litigator. Arend has represented clients in Dutch objection and (higher) appeal cases, and has even appeared before the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Charley Nieuwesteeg LL.M. is a partner and co-founder of Orion Immigration Law. She advises both business and private clients on simple and complex applications for residence and work permits. In addition to her advisory practice, Charley has also gained extensive experience in litigation before the courts and in handling appeals before the Administrative Law Division of the Council of State.
Emma Nelissen LL.M is a junior lawyer at Orion Immigration Law. She completed her bachelor's degree in Law at Utrecht University and subsequently completed her master's degree in European Law at Leiden University. During her studies, Emma also gained international academic experience at the University of Bologna in Italy, where she further deepened her knowledge of European and international law.