Ms. S.H.A.M. (Shirley) Ekkerman
Office manager
Through her years of experience, Shirley knows better than anyone what it takes to keep an organization running smoothly and to empower employees. Within Kötter, L'Homme & Plasman Lawyers, Shirley is the connecting factor behind the scenes.
She is the central point of contact for colleagues and ensures that the day-to-day operations are efficient and structured.
Shirley is decisive, committed, meticulous and knows better than anyone how to keep an overview and set the right priorities. With her proactive attitude and clear communication, she is an indispensable member of our team.
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Office manager
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Dutch and English
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News
April 10, 2025
The arrest of Vito Shukrula, lawyer for Ridouan Taghi, has hit like a bomb with fellow criminal lawyers. Well-known criminal lawyer Peter Plasman has been equally "shocked and bewildered" by the news. ,,It is of course only a suspicion, but after all the commotion you may assume that the Public Prosecutor's Office (OM) will not act overnight. The OM will think they have a strong case. For now, I assume the prosecution has thought carefully about this arrest. Arresting a lawyer is a very heavy step.'' Plasman also cannot get over the fact that a lawyer seems to have once again functioned as an errand boy.
April 8, 2025
Will a pedometer provide a definitive answer to the death of 30-year-old Laura from Leiden? The Public Prosecutor's Office (OM) thinks so, but the lawyer of the victim's ex, Jordi L'Homme, expects nothing from it, it appeared Monday morning during the fifth preliminary hearing against suspect Paul V.
April 7, 2025
Let the Public Prosecutor's Office handle the lighter cases itself. Then judges can focus on the heavier cases so that there are enough cells for the convicts who really belong there, argues attorney Peter Plasman.
