Lawyer
De Zaak van Advocaten

Rutger Marres is a lawyer at De Zaak van Advocaten, where his work focuses on corporate governance, M&A, impact transactions, and ownership transitions. He advises mission-first companies, founders, investors, and entrepreneurs on legal structures that support a more sustainable and purpose-driven economy.

Rutger is a specialist in steward ownership and supports organizations transitioning toward ownership models that separate long-term mission and control from short-term financial extraction. His work sits at the intersection of law, governance, investment, and institutional design, making him a strong voice in conversations about how ownership innovation can travel across different legal and economic contexts.