Charley Nieuwesteeg, LL.M.
Background
Charley Nieuwesteeg joined Mynta Law in 2022. She holds an LLM in Public International Law from the University of Amsterdam and has obtained the Dutch Civil Effect.
Charley is fluent in English and Dutch and proficient in German.
Areas of expertise
Charley has a deep understanding of Dutch, European, and International law. Charley’s positive attitude and engaging personal style enable her to interact effectively with her clients. Charley is able to process vast amounts of information and distill the key legal issues in a case concisely and effectively. She has successfully obtained the following permits and/or statuses for her clients:
- Permanent residence (Dutch Indefinite, EU Long-term)
- (Re-)obtaining Dutch nationality
- Stay with family (spouse or child)
- Chavez (stay with Dutch child)
- Highly skilled migrant
- Search year
- Article 8 ECHR (stay with non-EU family member)
- Humanitarian non-temporary permits
- General employment permits
Charley assists both private and business clients.
In addition to above general residence queries, Charley is the go-to lawyer for partner visas (spouses, unmarried couples, LGBTQ+, polyamorous). Charley is specialized overcoming IND hurdles for partners such as the living together requirement, the exclusivity requirement and the main residence requirement.
Charley often assists clients in acquiring Dutch nationality without having to give up their original nationality. You can read her articles on these topics, here:
- Proposed change to the Dutch Nationality Act scraps possibility to obtain dual nationality – what to do now?
- Opting for Dutch Nationality as former Dutch national: No One Year Waiting Period for Europeans and UK-citizens with residence under the Withdrawal Agreement
Finally, Charley has also assisted several British clients and their clients to obtain Brexit residence rights in the Netherlands. You can read her articles on the topic here:
