# Patroon Legal Design > Patroon makes legal complexity clear. We build infographics, interactive tools and AI agents for legal and compliance teams. The team is lawyers, designers and engineers, working together in Amsterdam (founded 2018). Visual clarity is the core of the work. Depending on the problem, the result is a single visual, an interactive tool used in court or in a compliance environment, or an AI application that does the same for every case file. Patroon works for law firms, in-house legal and compliance teams, government bodies and international organisations in the Netherlands and abroad. The same team also builds Mino (https://mino.law), a separate platform with legal AI tools for lawyers. The website is available in Dutch (default, /nl/) and English (/en/). Contact: info@patroon.nl, +31 20 303 60 50, Nicolaas Witsenkade 38, 1017 ZT Amsterdam. Work areas: litigation (timelines, relationship maps, interactive visuals for hearings), compliance (interactive guides and compliance apps, often inside the client's Microsoft environment), contracts and transactions (contract redesign, structure charts, step plans), research and knowledge (case law research tools, analysis across many decisions, explainers). Services: litigation visuals, contract redesign, contract UX, information design, interactive guides, compliance apps, AI applications and agents, legal content design, legal copywriting, animations, data flow mapping, design systems, brand identity, legal design training. ## Key pages - [How we work](https://www.patroon.nl/en/how-we-work/): Overview of our work by area: litigation, compliance, contracts and transactions, research and knowledge - [Approach](https://www.patroon.nl/en/approach/): Our services and design process - [Case studies](https://www.patroon.nl/en/case-studies/): All client projects - [Team](https://www.patroon.nl/en/team/): Lawyers, designers and engineers at Patroon - [Insights](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/): Articles, news and videos on legal design - [Training](https://www.patroon.nl/en/learn/training/): Legal design training for lawyers and legal teams - [About](https://www.patroon.nl/en/about/): Who we are and why we started - [Contact](https://www.patroon.nl/en/contact/): Get in touch ## Services - [Information design](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/approach/information-design/): Making legal information visually attractive and comprehensible for all stakeholders - [Legal copywriting](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/approach/legal-copywriting/): Clear, understandable texts that translate legal complexity into accessible communication - [Animations](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/approach/animations/): Visually telling complex legal and technical stories for the courtroom - [Contract redesign](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/approach/contract-redesign/): Optimize B2B contracts for better understanding, faster turnaround time and increased trust - [Legal content design](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/approach/legal-content-design/): Visual content for legal professionals that makes complex subject matter accessible - [Litigation visuals](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/approach/litigation-visuals/): Converting complex court cases into clear visual stories for judges and other stakeholders - [Brand identity](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/approach/brand-identity/): Strengthen the market position of legal service providers with a distinctive visual identity - [Employment Agreement](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/approach/employment-agreement/): Transform standard employment agreements into documents that strengthen your company culture - [Interactive guides](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/approach/interactive-guides/): Interactive guides that lead users step by step through legal processes - [AI applications](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/approach/ai-applications/): Legal AI solutions that are both intelligent and comprehensible - [Design systems](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/approach/design-systems/): Create consistent and scalable design systems for legal services - [Contract UX](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/approach/contract-ux/): Optimize the complete contracting experience from first contact to signing - [Data flow mapping](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/approach/data-flow-mapping/): Visualize data flows and privacy rules for clear insight and compliance ## Case studies - [From university to market: clear agreements for academic spin-offs](https://www.patroon.nl/en/case-studies/4tu/): Researchers looking to bring their technology from lab to market need clarity on legal frameworks. Four Dutch technical universities jointly developed a new approach that speeds up deals and gives entrepreneurs more certainty. (Client: 4TU, December 2025) - [Dutch Legal Tech Map](https://www.patroon.nl/en/case-studies/dlt/): The Dutch legal tech ecosystem is growing rapidly, but an overview was missing. Together with Dutch Legal Tech, we created the first interactive map of all legal tech startups in the Netherlands. A living document that visualizes the dynamics of the sector and makes connections visible. (Client: Dutch Legal Tech, October 2024) - [Better Contracts Build Trust](https://www.patroon.nl/en/case-studies/b2b-contracten/): How do you build trust with farmers for installing solar energy systems? LC Energy asked Patroon to transform their legal documents into comprehensible communication tools. We developed a transparent term sheet and process explainer that lay the foundation for sustainable partnerships. (Client: LC Energy, August 2022) - [How do you help entrepreneurs navigate the maze of new sustainability regulations?](https://www.patroon.nl/en/case-studies/esrs/): An increasing number of companies must report on their impact on people and the environment. The Ministry of Economic Affairs therefore asked Patroon to develop a practical guide: the ESRS Navigator. This guides entrepreneurs step by step through the new European reporting obligations. (Client: Ministry of Economic Affairs, January 2025) - [Feitlijn](https://www.patroon.nl/en/case-studies/feitlijn/): An innovative platform that makes legal rulings accessible to professionals through advanced visualization, structuring, and contextualization of case law. (Client: Legal Professionals, April 2024) - [The customs officer of Dutch business](https://www.patroon.nl/en/case-studies/investeringstoetsing/): How do you capture a complex and timely legal topic in a single image? For the Investment Screening Handbook Symposium at the Van der Heijden Institute, we searched for a metaphor that does the subject justice. (Client: Van der Heijden Institute, March 2026) - [Visualizing the Dutch Debt System](https://www.patroon.nl/en/case-studies/ibo/): The Netherlands has 730,000 households struggling with problematic debt. Many get trapped in what the Ombudsman calls "an obstacle course without a finish line." For the Interdepartmental Policy Research (IBO), we developed visualizations that capture this complex reality: both the system as a whole and its impact on individuals. (Client: Dutch Government, July 2024) - [Yesterday's Contracts Have No Place in Tomorrow's Construction World](https://www.patroon.nl/en/case-studies/moos/): Moos is building a sustainable future with modular, circular homes. To reinforce their collaborative philosophy, they needed legal documents that not only mitigate risks but actively build trust between partners. Patroon helped them redesign their contractual ecosystem. (Client: Moos, March 2025) - [MH17 Trial Made Understandable for Next of Kin](https://www.patroon.nl/en/case-studies/mh17/): How do you make a complex international trial understandable for next of kin and the general public? For the communication around the MH17 trial, we translated legal procedures into clear visual explanations. (Client: MH17 Foundation, 2021-2023) - [Why Arbitration](https://www.patroon.nl/en/case-studies/nai/): The Netherlands Arbitration Institute was looking for a new way to communicate the benefits of arbitration. Not with abstract advantages, but with concrete impact. Together with Tomas Vaal from NAI, we developed a campaign concept that makes the choice between court and arbitration tangible. (Client: Netherlands Arbitration Institute, February 2026) - [Thea](https://www.patroon.nl/en/case-studies/thea/): From document chaos to case clarity in minutes. Thea is a multi-view case analysis tool that helps lawyers understand complex cases quickly through timelines, party analysis, and relationship visualizations. (Client: Legal professionals, April 2025) - [From legal document to understandable privacy statement](https://www.patroon.nl/en/case-studies/utrecht/): How do you make privacy statements understandable for more than 360,000 residents? The Municipality of Utrecht asked Patroon to transform their complex privacy statement into an accessible document. We developed an interactive privacy plaza that guides residents step by step through the various processing procedures. (Client: Municipality of Utrecht, January 2024) ## Articles - ["How low is too low?" Teaching legal design with EU competition cases](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/articles/teaching-legal-design-competition-law/): Seven teams of law students, seven landmark CJEU cases, one assignment: make this judgment accessible for a real audience. The hardest part was never the design. - [Automating time tracking with a Slack plugin](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/articles/automating-time-tracking-with-slack/): We built a Slack plugin to track time faster. The problem: context switching costs time. The solution: just type where you already are. - [When you can't compete on data, compete on design](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/articles/data-access-constraints-breed-creativity/): At Legal Geek's roundtable on AI and data access, seven experts shared their perspectives. Maurits talked about building legal AI tools when you don't own the data sources. - [The Neuroscience of Visual Persuasion in Arbitration](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/articles/neuroscience-of-visual-persuasion/): At the Dutch Arbitration Day 2025, we had the opportunity to present alongside Michael Arch from FTI Consulting on Effective Visual Arguments: Dos and Don'ts. Our session explored how cognitive science principles can improve arbitration advocacy, a practical challenge we all face. - [The hidden benefit of litigation visuals](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/articles/hidden-benefit-of-litigation-visuals/): After 200+ litigation visual projects, we discovered that the person who benefits most from a timeline or structure chart isn't in the courtroom. It's the lawyer who creates it. - [Building an effective visual litigation strategy: a step-by-step guide](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/articles/building-visual-litigation-strategy/): Your case is complex. The stakes are high. You know visuals could help - but where do you start? Here's your practical guide to building a visual strategy that works. - [From complexity to clarity: case studies in legal visualization](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/articles/litigation-visuals-case-studies/): Real-world examples of how visual communication transforms complex litigation, featuring two high-stakes cases and their outcomes - [The impact of litigation visuals: what the numbers tell us](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/articles/impact-of-litigation-visuals-research-findings/): A data-driven look at how visual communication affects litigation outcomes and client satisfaction, based on research across 200+ cases - [Here's how using visuals in litigation simplifies complex cases](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/articles/how-using-visuals-in-the-litigation-simplifies-legal-cases/): In this blog post, we will explore the impact of litigation visuals and provide insights into their effectiveness. Then we'll talk about the practical side of using visuals in litigation. - [The Power of Similarity: Enhancing UX and Legal Design with the Law of Similarity](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/articles/the-power-of-similarity-enhancing-ux-and-legal-design-with-the-law-of-similarity/): Discover how the Law of Similarity improves the user experience. Learn how using color, shapes, and sizes creates a cohesive visual experience and prevent users from overlooking important information in contracts. - [Laws of UX and Legal Design: Serial Position Effect](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/articles/laws-of-ux-and-legal-design-serial-position-effect/): Discover the impact of the Serial Position Effect on user experience and legal design. Learn how strategically placing information in contracts improves recall and enhances the overall experience. - [Tesler's Law: Understanding the Laws of UX and Legal Design](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/articles/teslers-law-understanding-the-laws-of-ux-and-legal-design/): Explore Tesler's Law and its impact on legal design in this insightful article. Learn how complexity and simplicity intersect in user experience and contract design - [Visualizing Your Contracts: A Guide to Fonts, Colors, and Icons for Legal Design Visualization](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/articles/visualizing-your-contracts-a-guide-to-fonts-colors-and-icons-for-legal-design-visualization/): Enhance your legal contracts with visual elements! Discover the power of fonts, colors and icons to improve readability, communication and user experience. Get valuable tips and examples in this comprehensive guide. - [The Importance of Clear Language in Legal Services: Improving the User Experience](https://www.patroon.nl/en/insights/articles/clear-language-in-legal-services/): Discover how UX writing principles can improve the user experience in legal designs. Learn how to create clear, concise and usable content that builds trust and increases usability. Apply these principles to create products that sound human and resonate with your audience. ## Team - [Dielis Delen](https://www.patroon.nl/en/team/dielis-delen/): Developer - [Joost van Asseldonk](https://www.patroon.nl/en/team/joost-van-asseldonk/): Legal Designer - [Vlad Ionescu](https://www.patroon.nl/en/team/vlad-ionescu/): Legal Engineer - [Maurits Fornier](https://www.patroon.nl/en/team/maurits-fornier/): Co-founder - [Ravenna Buijs](https://www.patroon.nl/en/team/ravenna-buijs/): Designer ## Dutch versions - [Homepage (NL)](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/): Dutch homepage - [Dutch Legal Tech Map](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/case-studies/dlt/) - [Hoe help je ondernemers door het doolhof van nieuwe duurzaamheidsregels?](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/case-studies/esrs/) - [Feitlijn](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/case-studies/feitlijn/) - [Duurzaamheid verweven in arbeidsrecht](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/case-studies/groene-overeenkomst/) - [De douanier van het Nederlandse bedrijfsleven](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/case-studies/investeringstoetsing/) - [Het systeem van schulden in beeld](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/case-studies/ibo/) - [Van universiteit naar markt: heldere afspraken voor universitaire spin-offs](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/case-studies/4tu/) - [Betere contracten vergroten vertrouwen](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/case-studies/b2b-contracten/) - [MH17-rechtszaak begrijpelijk voor nabestaanden](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/case-studies/mh17/) - [In de bouwwereld van morgen past geen contract van gisteren](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/case-studies/moos/) - [Daarom Arbitrage](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/case-studies/nai/) - [Thea](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/case-studies/thea/) - [Van juridisch document naar begrijpelijke privacyverklaring](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/case-studies/utrecht/) - ["How low is too low?" Teaching legal design with EU competition cases](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/teaching-legal-design-competition-law/) - [Tijdschrijving automatiseren met een Slack-plugin](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/tijdschrijving-automatiseren-met-slack/) - [Als je niet kunt concurreren op data, concurreer dan op design](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/data-access-constraints-breed-creativity/) - [The Neuroscience of Visual Persuasion in Arbitration](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/neuroscience-of-visual-persuasion/) - [Building an effective visual litigation strategy: a step-by-step guide](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/building-visual-litigation-strategy/) - [From complexity to clarity: case studies in legal visualization](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/litigation-visuals-case-studies/) - [The impact of litigation visuals: what the numbers tell us](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/impact-of-litigation-visuals-research-findings/) - [Here's how using visuals in litigation simplifies complex cases](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/how-using-visuals-in-the-litigation-simplifies-legal-cases/) - [Waarom niemand je contracting policy leest en hoe je dit oplost](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/waarom-niemand-je-contracting-policy-leest-en-hoe-je-dit-oplost/) - [The Power of Similarity: Enhancing UX and Legal Design with the Law of Similarity](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/the-power-of-similarity-enhancing-ux-and-legal-design-with-the-law-of-similarity/) - [Laws of UX and Legal Design: Serial Position Effect](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/laws-of-ux-and-legal-design-serial-position-effect/) - [Tesler's Law: Understanding the Laws of UX and Legal Design](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/teslers-law-understanding-the-laws-of-ux-and-legal-design/) - [Visualizing Your Contracts: A Guide to Fonts, Colors, and Icons for Legal Design Visualization](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/visualizing-your-contracts-a-guide-to-fonts-colors-and-icons-for-legal-design-visualization/) - [The Importance of Clear Language in Legal Services: Improving the User Experience](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/clear-language-in-legal-services/) - [Voordelen van het gebruik van duidelijke taal in legal design](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/voordelen-van-klare-taal/) - [De kracht van visueel denken in de advocatuur](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/de-kracht-van-visueel-denken-in-de-advocatuur/) - [Beginnersgids: design thinking en legal design (deel 2)](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/beginnersgids-deel-2-design-thinking-en-legal-design/) - [Beginnersgids: legal design (deel 1)](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/beginnersgids-over-legal-design/) - [Visuals in de rechtzaal](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/litigation-visuals/) - [Procederen voor beginners: een survival guide voor je client](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/survival-guide-voor-client/) - [UX Design en Legal Design: Twee Werelden, Eén Doel](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/ux-design-en-legal-design-twee-werelden-een-doel/) - [De kunst van effectieve communicatie: hoe advocaten hun adviezen beter kunnen overbrengen](https://www.patroon.nl/nl/insights/articles/waarom-clienten-je-memo-niet-lezen/) ## Optional - [Full text](https://www.patroon.nl/llms-full.txt): All English case studies and articles in one plain-text file - [Sitemap](https://www.patroon.nl/sitemap-index.xml)