‘Barbara Kloppert is excellent and quick.’

‘We routinely work with De Brauw on a variety of employment-related issues including complex cross-border transactions that require a high level of expertise. Their team of skilled lawyers are always able to provide quick and effective responses.’

‘Barbara Kloppert and Stefan Sagel have the ability to put themselves in their clients’ shoes and deliver practical solutions to any issues that arise. The depth of Stefan’s legal knowledge and Barbara’s knack for handling complex situations are particularly impressive. It is a pleasure to collaborate with and learn from such talented professionals.’

‘Here you have a team that is exceptionally good, both in terms of legal quality but also litigation.’

‘Stefan Sagel is a unique combination of a legal genius and an outstanding litigator. He has truly impressive knowledge of Dutch employment law and, as a professor, is also leading in the development of Dutch employment law.’

‘I have relied on De Brauw to advise on our more complex employment matters for the last six years. Their timely strategic advice is current, relevant and balanced, leading us in the right direction. The De Brauw team understands my goals and attitude and works with me to achieve the best results for the company.’

‘Stefan Sagel is an iron fist in a velvet glove, extremely knowledgeable, humorous and a great person to work with. Barba Kloppert is the doyenne of Dutch employment law – honourable in all aspects of her work and solution driven.’

‘The employment department is very knowledgeable and supportive. They are cooperative and provide hands-on advice.’

‘This practice is incredible forward thinking about the ways in which diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what determines the quality of legal service provision.’

‘Astrid Helstone is not only exceptionally well informed of current legal developments, but is working at the foreground of shaping the future direction of employment law. As an intellectual powerhouse and forward thinker, she provides legal advice and services that are not only efficient and effective in the current circumstances but have sustained value for the changing future.’

‘The team is able to provide top-notch advice in the most complex situations. They not only provide legal analysis but also propose solutions to difficult matters. Their client base is impressive. Very responsive, very solution oriented.’

‘Astrid Helstone and Paul Vestering are fantastic lawyers, with a clear view on the situation, and provide holistic advice.’

‘Stibbe has a very strong employment law team, which stands out for its knowledge of our business and the ability to give practical advice while keeping the strategic rationale in mind. In many instances just a phone call is enough.’

‘Jaap van Slooten stands out. He is a strategic thinker with the ability to translate that into hands-on advice. I also know him as a great litigator in employment law, with the right neutral tone of voice.’

‘An excellent full-service offering, capable of taking on and executing complex cross-border mandates.’

‘Very accessible and willing to cooperate and discuss the problem. Also very knowledgeable and very smart.’

‘BarentsKrans is a very client-focused law firm and always makes sure that the clients’ expectations are met and managed in a timely manner. Their team of lawyers consists of strong experts with a breadth of experience, who all have the ability to communicate in a clear and to-the-point manner while still remaining comprehensive.’

‘The team’s advice always adds value and demonstrates that they are top lawyers.’

‘Laurens de Graaf is an outstanding lawyer. He is very sharp, knowledgeable and provides excellent advice. He is very easy to talk to and has an eye for details, but never loses sight of the bigger picture. He can relate to the issues in practice, is to the point, practical and well informed. All in all, an outstanding legal advisor for any commercial organisation.’

‘Value for money. High quality of work and availability of lawyers.’

‘Bart de Hek is extremely hands-on and knowledgeable, delivering quality work at a fast pace. Really a pleasure to work with.’

‘BarentsKrans is a law firm that we enjoy working with. Quick responses to questions, expert answers and personal approach. If one of the lawyers in question is not present, there is always someone there as back up who is ready to give advice.’

‘The team is cooperative, fast, thorough and very knowledgeable. They work well together so that there is no delay when a specific lawyer is unavailable, and work with us in a very pleasant manner, always making sure we understand their advice and documents well. I value their pragmatic approach. I am glad they use Teams so working together remotely is going very well, even for larger meetings.’

‘Great knowledge. Practical, to-the-point solutions, not lengthy advice. Business understanding. A stable team without too many changes.’

‘High level of knowledge, but with business understanding and practical solutions.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable and consists of people with different expertise (e.g. in litigation, reorganisations, dealing with disgruntled employees, etc.). Compared to other firms the expertise and client focus stands out.’

‘Jet Stolk has excellent knowledge and business understanding and it is also a pleasure to work with her.’

‘Naomi Dempsey has great litigation experience.’

‘Jet Stolk has a strong grasp of a wide variety of employment law matters. She excels in the quality and useability of her advice and is easy to work with. Jet goes the extra mile for the client which is much appreciated. Maybe her best quality is the way she translates legal problems into practical solutions.’

‘We needed a specialist in employment law in the Netherlands for a specific project. This firm has proven to match our needs, covering different aspects of employment law advice and adapting their billing process to our needs.’

‘Quick responses and no unnecessary hassle with overload of information. Direct access to the partner if needed. Quick on their feet and try to find the best solution for the client.’

‘Easy to reach, immediate answers, no hassle in getting to the right person. Broad base of knowledge.’

‘Quick responses, hands-on. We could phone in the weekend and in the evening for up-to-date advice.’

‘Extremely on point in communication. Fast and clear. Very knowledgeable and forward thinking. Customer focused and realistic. Reliable and accurate. Most importantly, they have a human centric approach with a great understanding of the effect their approach can have on one’s circumstances.’

‘Klaas Wiersma is able to translate the client’s wishes and demands into a thought-out legal approach and outcome.’

‘Very to the point and practical. Effective and efficient communication.’

‘Great, hands-on team, dedicated and flexible. Knowledgeable and pragmatic advice.’

‘Floris van der Bult and IJsbrand de Jong are both highly dedicated and pragmatic.’

‘Clifford Chance’s Amsterdam office has been of invaluable support throughout the years. They have become a trusted advisor due to their efficiency in delivering advice promptly, being practical and to the point, and always being available, even for last-minute requests, despite the work pressure they face.’

‘Sanne Blankestijn has supported us since day one: she showed great leadership and ownership of the projects and understood the type of advice our business needs and our requirements. The team delivers work with great diligence, providing the right support (also in terms of the technology offered), and Sanne has been key in keeping the ball rolling.’

‘Amazing team. They give excellent legal advice, whilst being pragmatic and understanding the commercial goals. They are our go-to for complex employment matters that need to be handled in the right way.’

‘Floris van de Bult is very approachable and is engaged in the full process, despite being a senior partner. As well as being very skilled in his field of law, he’s very much able to create a great client relationship and is available to advise on any matter, big or small. In addition, he has created a very strong team with IJsbrand de Jong and Sanne Blankestijn. Both of them stand out for their easy way of communicating with different members of our business and getting across the legal implications in an understandable and straight-forward way.’

‘A very responsive team that is on the ball and provides practical advice of high quality. They are a true sparring partner and understand our organisation and the market we operate in very well. They are proactive when it comes to matters that may potentially affect our business and are very solution driven.’

‘Floris van de Bult is a very practical and solution-driven lawyer. Sharp, hands-on and with a good sense of humour. Apart from the high-quality advice that he and his team provide, he is just a very nice person to work with.’

‘The global and local collaboration of the Eversheds team was seamless – the team was able to find each other quickly and ensured we as a client were also globally aligned. I specifically would like to highlight Anique Bitterlich and Bas Dieleman.’

‘Anique ensured through her excellent international collaboration, her personal care for and dedication to the client, and her profound expertise and insights that we were able to close a complex transaction at record-breaking speed. Due to her ability to set and voice key priorities on point with the right people internationally, senior leadership within our business was able to communicate globally while respecting local consultation needs.’

‘The in-depth expertise of Bas Dielman, his sense of humour, sharpness of mind, and constructive collaboration helped us navigate a costly pensions matter. He has been able to effectively explain local pension matters to a global client team that has limited insight into this local topic, addressing (financial) concerns appropriately and setting our strategy to deal with the issue.’

‘Anique Bitterlich stands out for her professional attitude, work ethic and product delivery.’

‘Scalable team with consistent quality and excellent internal alignment.’

‘Excellent balance between advice on the legal risks and very pragmatic recommendations to reach practical solutions.’

‘The team are very professional, always give clear advice and make you feel like you are their most important client.’

‘I worked with Marieke Koster and Anique Bitterlich on a particularly difficult employment issue and they were both simply outstanding. Always available to help even in the evening and at weekends – nothing was too much trouble. They are professional and very knowledgeable in their subject matter.’

‘Great partnership, always ready to assist, exceptionally professional and very accessible, with multicultural expertise. Very appropriate communication, critical thinking and ownership of the matter.’

‘Kennedy suit our company very well as they are used to working with big clients. They are professional, while keeping a practical, down-to-earth approach.’

‘We work mostly with Soo-ja Schijf. She is used to working for big international companies and helped us a lot in some complex legal matters.’

‘Very responsive, and clear and concise in their advice to cut through some of the more complex aspects of Dutch labour law.’

‘Ester Damen is calm and assured, with good commercial sense underpinned by strong technical skills.’

‘Good quality. Down-to-earth approach. Practical and quick advice that will help you to proceed.’

‘Chris Nekeman is a great sparring partner.’

‘Ester Damen is a true business partner to the client’s company and I have great trust in her abilities and intentions for our company. I trust her implicitly.’

‘The team is knowledgeable, intelligent and decisive. They contribute constructively, keeping their eyes and ears open to the possibilities and opportunities in the case instead of focusing on legal roadblocks or limitations.’

‘Judith Schulp is distinguished by her broad perspective, high degree of expertise and straightforward approach. Judith knows the details, but does not lose sight of the bigger picture. She shows that she also feels the client’s issue is her issue, but she does not hesitate to indicate the limits of what is achievable. Judith acts as a real business partner.’

‘Deep knowledge of legal issues. Friendly firm.’

‘They think in terms of practical solutions and do not only think about the object of the case but also take into account the human side. They have a practical way of working and a quick response rate.’

‘The people stand out for their professional and personal approach. They are always open to finding a solution and have a positive way of working, thinking in terms of solutions, not problems. They are flexible: it feels like they have always time for me, even though I know that isn’t the case.’

‘They always have time to answer my questions and are always open to practical solutions. They understand the client’s business and their advice fits that business and is legally correct.’

‘Easy to communicate with. Creative in terms of solutions and their way of working. Understand the business we work in.’

‘Judith Schulp is fantastic!’

‘Knowledgeable, experienced, efficient and practical team. Very capable pair of hands. You’ll get all the support you require.’

‘Maartje Govaert will support you in the best way she can, which may include advising you to do something other than what you were asking for. She will always go the extra mile for a client.’

‘Strong involvement in cases and excellent legal knowledge. They are also able to translate (sometimes complex) legal concepts into understandable and practical explanations.’

‘Maartje Govaert provides very practical advice and knows a lot about the industry.’

‘A team that is fully in tune with what is happening in the market at the relevant time, and is hardworking, flexible, knowledgeable, pragmatic, helps us to get deals done and always ensures that we get the right advice at the right time. Great collaboration between the Rotterdam and Amsterdam offices, and between the different practice areas. Great junior support and a strong bench of emerging partners.’

‘Great partner support from Homme ten Have, particularly when dealing with some more complex dismissal situations. Strong market acumen and pragmatic advice.’

‘Peter Vogels provides great quality work and sound, commercial advice. Good knowledge of the market.’

‘Very experienced and skilful partners, with a good sense of legal interpretation and societal developments and expectations. No hidden agenda and very clear communication.’

‘Jim Margry understands the client’s needs and swiftly provides support with legal matters. He is a great communicator and problem solver.’

‘Osborne Clarke stands out as a practical law firm, which delivers useful responses in a cost-efficient and timely manner. The team is down to earth and easy to approach. Osborne Clarke excels in assisting with global matters.’

‘Jim Margry stands out for his practical and useful approach to employment matters. His advice and proposed solutions are tailored to the client’s business in a way that makes it easy to implement and explain. He is proactive and very responsive when help is needed.’

‘There is a great team dynamic between Luuk Molendijk and Jim Margry. Their advice is diligent and concise, and they are always available.’

‘The key difference is the people. They are always on top of what is going on in the industry and thinking ahead.’

‘Outstanding team – extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy, a great combination to work with. They have the ability to be sharp, leaving no detail unnoticed, and come up with clever solutions. The team was responsive, easy to work with and always delivered high-quality work.’

‘Jim is a great lawyer, who is very easy to interact with, supportive and proactive. Due to his excellent experience he was able to provide us with sharp, creative and practical advice, always thinking a step ahead. He is extremely reliable and his energy is outstanding – great to work with.’

‘Jorgo Tsiris is very proactive and provides us with great out-of-the-box thinking.’

‘Very professional, customer-friendly, proactive, and come up with sharp analysis and creative solutions for legal problems.’

‘Highly accessible and talented legal champs and excellent support staff. Great empathy for clients in complex matters in an even more complex environment. Accurate and timely in terms of their legal advice and representation in proceedings, with an awareness of the position of our organisation in society.’

‘Highly flexible team with profound knowledge of different legal fields. Flexible when it comes to their way of problem solving and solving the problem itself. PR has been able to make the much-needed shift from a law firm that gives advice on a specific matter to an all-out legal advisor, even on site and with regard to subjects that influence legal decision making in the long term.’

‘PR has lawyers who are not only more than up to the job, but also are able to take into account internal company matters that are relevant from a legal standpoint. Therefore, the individual lawyers are able to assist in and resolve legal issues in a way other firms can’t.’

‘Peter Mauser is very involved in our work and knows our purpose, practices and specific regulations. He understands our way of working, for which sound legal advice is very important. He explains the pros and cons in clear language and is honest about the feasibility of a case. What I particularly like about Peter is that he is very approachable and easy to reach. When working with him you can really see that he absolutely knows (and also really enjoys) his job.’

‘Truly excellent knowledge of their subject, ample availability and flexibility, and a sense of humour too: a pleasure to work with!’

‘The team’s skills are very well developed, their responses are very quick, and they are creative.’

‘They listen well to what’s being said, they suggest several solutions to the problem, they point out the risks and opportunities of every solution, and they respond very quickly if necessary. In the team, Peter Mauser is a standout partner for me.’

‘Very knowledgeable practice and always responsive to urgent matters. They do not provide lengthy advice notes but seek out the commercial issues and provide practical solutions that clients can work with.’

‘They have a personal approach, taking into account the level of experience on the client’s side. They really team up with the client.’

‘Marjolijn Lips really listens and her advice is always tailor made and hands on. She really understands the professional needs of her clients.’

‘We have worked with Marjolijn Lips, Victor Gielen and Niels van Boekel. All three of them have shown a very personal and not too formal approach. At the same time, they were very good at illustrating the full context of the case and making sure we understood the impact and consequences of the different scenarios.’

‘The team I worked with was able to understand my legal challenges in a foreign setting. They proved to be flexible in their strategy and advice, continuously adapting to new circumstances. The team understood the art of tactics within a legal framework.’

‘Steven Sterk understands the issue, asks further questions and seeks to understand the daily practice and problems of the client. He does not only provide legal advice, but also advice that takes into account the context of the organisation.’

‘The team is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable and business oriented. They deliver high standards of advice with an open, personal approach.’

‘Cara Pronk is hands-on, sharp and solution oriented. She is an excellent sparring partner, with an exceptional ability to find practical solutions for complex legal issues. Sijbren Kuiper is highly knowledgeable, responsive, and able to analyse legal issues thoroughly from a business perspective.’

‘Good and quick to response. Professional and prompt in their advice. Feedback is clear and practical.’

‘Henrike van de Laar is accessible and responds quickly to requests for help. Thanks to her strong analytical skills, she quickly gets to the heart of the matter. She is knowledgeable, accurate and acts decisively.’

‘AKD is a professional organisation. In particular, I work with the employment law team. They are all very experienced. The billing process runs smoothly, taking into account our organisation’s processes. Cooperation with the other departments within AKD also runs smoothly and other professionals are called in promptly if necessary. No unnecessary work is done and they clearly anticipate our requirements as a client.’

‘In particular, I work with Henrike van de Laar. She is great to work with. She can be reached quickly and always makes time to provide us with expert advice. She not only looks at the purely legal issues but also thinks ahead pragmatically. She has an eye on the requirements of our organisation and not only looks for the best legal solution but also for the best solution for the organisation. After experience with several lawyers and various offices, she clearly adds extra value.’

‘Delivers promptly in a well-structured way and actively deals with clients’ concerns and possible solutions for them.’

‘Pascal van Schaik and Henrike van de Laar in the Amsterdam office were excellent, helping me deal with a tricky international matter. They stayed very calm in difficult circumstances and helped navigate us to the right outcome.’

‘In my opinion, AKD has a great group of very experienced people working for them, with a broad scope of abilities. In the times I needed expertise from another department at AKD, they would swiftly introduce me to the right person, who was also always very capable, experienced and flexible. I think their level of expertise combined with their flexibility in particular makes AKD unique.’

‘I’d like to praise Pieter Huys specifically. He is a truly very knowledgeable professional, who is highly emotionally intelligent and very flexible. He truly cares about getting the client the best result and, also, about the well being of his client in a way that I had never seen before in a professional relationship.’

‘Overall I find the team to be very supportive and responsive. We have excellent access at a partner level. Bird & Bird tend to take a collaborative approach and are generally good at understanding the needs of our particular organisation.’

‘I primarily work with Marcus Huisman. I particularly appreciate Marcus’s responsiveness. We often have to approach Marcus for complex advice with very tight deadlines and he’s often able to deliver. He has also partnered with us to increase efficiencies and cost-saving measures in relation to ongoing projects.’

‘Professional and very qualified.’

‘Excellent team who organise a lot of interesting knowledge sessions.’

‘We have had a very pleasant and effective collaboration with Benjamin Vaandrager for more than 15 years. He knows our company and understands the way we want to do business.’

‘Very practical and reliable.’

‘What is pleasant about the team is that they are easily approachable, easily stand in for/replace each other, and are easy to contact. They have a pragmatic approach.’

‘Cathelijn Derks is the partner we work with most. She has a good sense of our organisation, and therefore is realistic and pragmatic. She is very oriented towards problem solving for the client with a practical approach. Also, on a personal level, she is a very pleasant person to work with. She feels like an external colleague. She has a lot of experience, which makes her work very efficient.’

‘Strong collaboration with our organisation and strong providers of expertise in the area of employment legislation. Bronsgeest Deur knows our challenges very well and anticipates them from a legal point of view.’

‘In-depth know-how about employment legislation, combined with a strong business sense.’

‘Dentons has a dedicated team where multiple disciplines can be involved.’

‘Johanne Boelhouwer is a knowledgeable professional (for instance, in the field of pensions) with good communication skills. She ensures we get timely advice and knows how to involve the right people within her organisation. Jorrit Kraaikamp is a knowledgeable in the field of liability. He knows how to clearly articulate complex subject matters, he interacts easily with clients and he is a good litigator.’

‘Eugenie Nunes and Marije Ozinga were very helpful and provided expert employment advice in our deal, as well as being our go-to outside counsel in the Netherlands.’

‘The team is strongly business focused and delivers business-friendly advice. It is also flexible in terms of having discussions and walking in-house lawyers through specific issues.’

‘While working with Eugenie Nunes and Marije Ozinga, there is a quality of partnership and advice that is important from an operational and business perspective.’

‘Very technically able. Fantastic commercial assistance regarding the transfer of employees from a third-party employer.’

‘Johanne Boelhouwer and Eugenie Nunes are both highly commercial and pragmatic in the advice that they have given.’

‘Knowledgeable and responsive.’

‘The firm is very responsive and provides practical and well-thought-out advice in a manner that is readily adoptable by international employers. It is my go-to firm in the Netherlands.’

‘Arlette Putker-Blees is excellent. She has great judgement, makes the right calls and has a deep understanding of the law and clients’ needs.’

‘Good communication, responsive and no-nonsense attitude. Besides that, the L&A team proactively provides us with relevant labour and employment information and insights on a regular basis.’

‘Arlette Putker-Blees stands out as a thoughtful, seasoned and pragmatic professional.’

‘What I like about them is that they know how my team and I work. The contact is informal but the output is very professional!’

‘Arlette is a powerhouse but also down to earth.’

‘A real team that can work together to discuss a case. Always focused on the best interests of the client. Team members are of comparable level and therefore qualified to stand in for each other if necessary, so there is always high-quality legal advice or action available.’

‘Responsive, fast in their actions, quick in their thinking. Well informed. Real sparring partners. Always, always available.’

‘Easily accessible, respond quickly and know how to manage expectations well. Give an honest picture of a situation. Make you feel like you’re their only customer.’

‘Able to communicate at all levels and make legally complex matters accessible to everyone. They can approach a problem from various angles.’

‘Thorough knowledge, short response times, quality advice. Great sparring partner, making use of all modern technology. Pragmatic and honest, with straightforward communication.’

‘Muriel Middeldorp and Hester Tonino are our partners of choice for all labour law advice and beyond.’

‘The team are easily accessible, know their clients and offer fast and expert advice.’

‘Our contact person knows our company well, responds quickly and gives good advice. Transfer of work due to holidays is arranged smoothly.’

‘The team is very broadly qualified to advise in different areas of legal practice.’

‘My contacts are, apart from their professional skills, very approachable and fast in responding. They are sincerely interested in our company.’

‘Good values, high standards, accurate and precise advice, personal involvement, team effort.’

‘Else Loes Pasma stands out for her good preparation, sensible advice, social intuition, fairness and teamwork. “Does what she says, says what she does”.’

‘Solid, reliable practice.’

‘Great cooperation. Very capable lawyers.’

‘Sophie Wierenga is always willing to do something extra even on her days off, and she is thorough in her way of working without slowing the process down, which is very important in a fast-moving business environment.’

‘Both in advisory work and at trial, when a challenge or problem arises the practice stands out – they see opportunities, work shoulder to shoulder and win.’

‘Empathetic, very smart, forceful if needed.’

‘Reliable, all-round, specialists in any field, quick responses, customer driven.’

‘The team is very competent and pragmatic at the same time, so there are no lengthy processes if it’s not necessary. You quickly receive the answers with which you can continue your case. A very capable team with great personal contact. They truly understand our business and the needs we have.’

‘I have worked together with Suzan van de Kam for more than 20 years. I like the personal approach and communication, but at the same time the very high level of professionalism, in combination with pragmatic answers that solve our questions very quickly.’

‘Personal approach, knowledge of our employment practices, legal skills and empathy with out issues.’

‘Quick to analyse any given file, focused on finding the most fitting solutions, integrity in solving the issues with a human touch without losing the businesses perspective. Also, forward-looking seminars are organised for the regular clients.’

‘Suzan van de Kam never disappoints. She finds practical solutions and analyses every case quickly. We would never work with another lawyer when it comes to employment issues.’

‘Our contact is always very quick to respond to our questions, and gives very sound, practical advice.’

‘Great firm. As a smaller company and client I feel very much respected and well treated. This firm offers solutions which are appropriate and are what we, as a mid-size company, need.’

‘All are knowledgeable in their field of expertise and able to step in when one of the contact persons is not available.’

‘Easy to approach and able to explain complicated topics in a clear way. Show interest in our company and awareness of what we do.’

‘Link their advice with an understanding of our business.’

‘Quick, available, to the point.’

‘Excellent support in the specific circumstances of closing a business and developing a suitable social plan. Excellent support at the negotiation table and in preparation for the case.’

‘Experience in similar situations, good listening skills, able to respond promptly.’

‘Very good and committed lawyers.’

‘Very good advice and answers at short notice.’

‘Rutger Ploum is not only an expert but has excellent qualities in his relationships with the client and the other parties. He always reacts fast and involves colleagues if necessary. He’s a good lawyer to work with.’

‘Michelle Westhoeve and Kim Prooji are experts in this area of law – very productive, accurate and nice people to work with.’

‘Simon Tan is an excellent lawyer and trusted adviser. He is our go-to lawyer for all labour law-related matters. He has seen it all and is always there when you need him. He is able to provide to-the-point and excellent advice, and is very experienced, knowledgeable, efficient, calm and a safe pair of hands. Simon never loses sight of the bigger picture, while keeping an eye on the important details. He is easily able to cope with all circumstances.’

‘Strong team with outstanding track record, client driven and very easy to work with.’

‘The Russell team work quickly and efficiently to deal with matters when we ask for their assistance.’

‘Jan Dop is our sparring partner in employment matters. We highly value his efficient follow up and advice on all the employment questions and issues we face. The Russell team and Jan Dop have in-depth knowledge of all areas of employment law in the Netherlands.’

‘Very responsive team, available at any time. They are to the point and quickly understand any case. They provide in-depth expertise over a wide range of employment matters. In general, they are much more efficient and productive than other legal firms.’

‘On an individual level, you work with solid lawyers who not only understand their field of expertise but provide you with good advice about the dos and don’ts and, most importantly, come up with fair solutions. Good negotiators when it comes to it.’

‘The team at Sagiure are very engaged with their clients and they are therefore able to deliver relevant, to-the-point legal advice. They will also try to provide guidance from a practical point of view, rather than just state the legal requirements. Because it is a small practice, you receive their full attention and dedication.’

‘Rachida El Johari and Madeleine Molster truly listen and try to understand the legal issues you are faced with and they will guide you every step of the way to a solution. They provide tailor-made solutions instead of copy-and-paste advice that does not necessarily work for your specific company.’

‘All of them have a personal approach and always keep your goals in mind. You can call at any moment and they support you in every situation.’

‘Their knowledge of employment law is exceptional. They have vast experience and are able to come up with simple solutions to difficult problems. As they are a boutique firm and their own reputation is at stake, it genuinely feels like they care.’

‘Rachida and Madeleine are a team. They complement each other really well. They always put the client first. You don’t deal with a faceless organisation – the work is partner led. They always come back to you on time and they can both be counted on to deliver.’

‘Super responsive, technically and commercially excellent, savvy, very well connected globally, ideal for international projects.’

‘My experience of working with Sagiure’s team was extremely pleasant. They work quickly, with direct communication, are very dedicated and think ahead. Their professional experience has allowed us to solve and avoid potential future employment issues on numerous occasions. When working with Sagiure we know we are in good hands and we trust them to provide the best advice.’

‘Rachida el Johari and Madeleine Molster are not only strong lawyers who provide a top-quality service, they are also very approachable and fun which makes it very pleasant to work with them. We have had some good laughs on our journey together. Labour law issues can be very complex, but they have the gift of explaining things in such a manner that it is understandable for the rest of us non-experts.’

‘Michiel van Haelst provides an outstanding service and is knowledgeable, very approachable and practical.’

‘Quick and pragmatic advice. Pleasant to work with.’

‘Extremely experienced and service-oriented team. Outstanding expertise in Dutch law as well as with respect to international assignments.’

‘Michiel van Haelst is a top-notch employment law expert with a strong understanding of the client’s business needs and is pleasant to work with.’

‘Vestius offers broad capabilities spanning the full range of employment matters, including all issues arising from flexible working agreements.’

‘Bart de Vroe can quickly grasp complex situations. He is a sharp lawyer.’

‘The support from Bart is thorough, personable and quick! I enjoy working with this firm and the level of support I receive.’

‘Bart’s advice is personal and thorough. I always get an immediate response and he always tailors the way we manage a situation.’

‘Steven Palm and Peter de Waal and their teams give understandable, practical and excellent advice to their clients.’

‘Steven Palm is an excellent lawyer who gives clear and concise advice to his clients and also to peers. I engaged him based on his deep knowledge of successive employment relationships, a topic he knows more about than any other employment lawyer. Steven provided a very helpful legal opinion in a collective claim.’

‘They get involved in a case as if they have no other clients. They can be reached any time, any place, and they have all the details ready.’