Employment in Netherlands

‘The practice distinguishes itself by thinking in solutions and not in problems’.

‘They are flexible and customer-oriented’.

‘In-depth knowledge of the sector, the issues affecting us, and how the legal issues they deal with could impact our business’.

‘Laurens de Graaf is a superb litigator, ever-prepared, razor sharp and fights to defend our company like its his own’.

‘Major experience in international schools’.

‘Up-to-date knowledge on the Covid-19 pandemic, related implications, plus newsletters with Covid regulations updates’.

‘The contact is very personal, open and strictly confidential’.

‘They have a true personal touch through their communication’.

‘De Brauw have a strong practice with Stefan Sagel focusing on employment litigation and advisory matters and Barbara Kloppert doing a great job on primarily M&A transaction support’.

‘Stefan Sagel is an authority in his field of Supreme Court employment litigation’.

‘Barbara Kloppert is collaborative and a team player in working together on the complex employment aspects of M&A’.

‘Excellent legal advice’.

‘Willingness to consider alternative fee arrangements’. 

‘The team is able to balance really well between legal boundaries, pragmatism and the company viewpoint’.

‘Always available, quick turnaround and very reasonable on the billing of small issues’.

‘We speak the same language and that makes our relationship special and brings the outcome of our discussion to the next level’.

‘Edward de Bock was a perfect advisor for a delicate employment matter’. 

‘Edward de Bock was at the same time strong, cool headed and sensitive to the client’s emotions’. 

‘I found Edward de Bock to be a perfect negotiator on my behalf, always taking care of my best interests as a client, in full respect of the mandate and values that we had discussed’.

‘Edward de Bock was supported by a strong technical team, which was very reassuring’.

‘I found that the firm had impeccable reactivity’.

‘Edward de Bock has huge experience, maturity and keeps a cool head and a sense of humour, while being a tough negotiator on the client’s behalf’. 

‘Naomi Dempsey is a strong technical expert’.  

‘Different specialties that work well altogether to deliver the most suitable and practical answers’. 

‘Stibbe’s employment law team consists of absolute experts in their field’.

‘Top-notch employment advice, leading in the field of compensation and benefits’.

‘Astrid Helstone is the go-to person for any advice on complex regulatory compensation and benefits matters’.

‘They are able to tackle complex issues in a wide range of employment law areas’.

‘They know our company well and have an eye for our needs’.

‘Jaap van Slooten is one of the top lawyers in the Netherlands in the field of employment law’.

‘Jaap van Slooten has an eye for details, but does not lose sight of the bigger picture’.

‘Paul Vestering is always available and we can consult him any time’.

‘Klaas Wiersma and his team are extremely knowledgeable about the law and even better at understanding how to apply it for the particular matter at hand’.

‘I am specifically impressed with Klaas Wiersma’s ability to make our issues his own’. 

‘Super-pragmatic, with hands-on experience’.

‘The Loyens & Loeff team made my case a priority and went above and beyond to ensure I had the support, advice and counsel needed with the right level of expertise in the areas required’. 

‘They were fully committed, transparent and gave me full confidence that the actions we were taking were the right ones’.

‘Klaas Wiersma is extremely responsive and combines in-depth legal knowledge with a pragmatic hands-on approach’.

‘I worked directly with Klaas Wiersma, who was and is, incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, solution oriented, innovative, caring, compassionate and no doubt, has unquestionable integrity’.

‘Klaas Wiersma was always there when needed, able to build relationships quickly, and able to get to the root issues and challenges in a respectful and transparent way’.

 ‘Swift and correct advice’.

‘Very approachable firm’.

‘Philip Hartman has a very pragmatic approach to the subject matter’.

‘Philip Hartman is very knowledgeable’.

‘You feel that you are in good hands when Philip Hartman gives support’.

‘High level of knowledge and problem-solving skills’.

‘They have outstanding knowledge in the field of remuneration restrictions’.

‘Fantastic support on long-term incentive plans’.

‘The employment practice has a strong team of lawyers that complement each other’.

‘The employment team always provides fast responses and supports me on various topics’.

‘Floris van de Bult is an outstanding lawyer; very hands-on and on the ball’.

‘Floris van de Bult is really pragmatic and always adds value to strategic decisions at C-level’.

‘The team knows our business and internal stakeholders very well, which makes them a good sparring partner on complicated issues’.

‘Their availability is great and they are very responsive’.

‘During the pandemic they were amazing at sending updates that were generally very useful’.

‘Hélène Bogaard is a particularly strong legal professional.’

‘Hélène Bogaard is very aware and on top of all that is employment law, while she also remains very approachable and human’.

‘Erik Lutjens is an excellent lawyer, very reliable, and it’s a pleasure to work with him’.

‘Johan Zwemmer has great employment law knowledge, knows our business and way of working and has a pragmatic approach’.

‘Always quick and sharp responses that are exact and to-the-point’.

‘Johan Zwemmer is a very easy going and empathetic lawyer’.

‘They take time to understand the business and provide easy to understand advice’.

‘We value their client care skills, their ability to converse in English as an international client, their responsiveness and attention to detail’.

‘Despite the fact that they are outside counsel to us, it feels they have become part of our company’.

‘For an an external law firm, they know well and understand our business, are easy to reach and give us fast and practical advice’.  

‘We trust and rely on their advice and appreciate their fast response, availability and flexibility’.

‘They have a very good understanding of our business and processes and are able to communicate and deal with the various levels, functions and complexity that is inherent to our (international) corporation’.   

‘Their team is excellent and they are always available’.  

‘They explain things in a way that is easy to understand, giving the pros and cons of each option so that you can make an informed decision’.

‘Highly skilled and experienced team’.

‘Their business acumen is much appreciated’.

‘They focus on results, with the right amount of pressure’.

‘Solid social and business skills’.

‘The team we work with feels like a business partner’.

‘They really are willing to get together and work on a solution’.

‘The response on e-mails is always very quick and professional’.

‘The people we work with are very knowledgeable, easy to work with and hands-on’.

‘The Pels Rijcken team has shown that they can deploy employees flexibly and that they can respond to the needs of the client, without compromising the quality of their service’.

‘The lawyers act with integrity in their communication.’

‘Erika Wies provides patience and enthusiasm, and is able to get all relevant information about a case from the client’.

‘Excellent legal skills, speedy response, always accessible, and a great sense of the context in which they give legal advice’.

‘They have always delivered excellent legal advice and stand out performances in court’.

‘They are highly recommended whether legal advice is needed or litigation has to take place’.

‘Ruben van Arkel is a great communicator, strategic thinker and a brilliant legal mind’.

‘Ruben van Arkel has the ability to break down complex legal issues and to give clear and understandable advice about those issues’. 

‘Their extensive knowledge of the Dutch legal framework and hands-on experience with relevant legal proceedings ensures that they not only look at the legal facts but also at the people involved on both sides’.

‘Steven Sterk quickly understands not only the legal framework that covers the specific issue but also the emotions involved on all sides’.

‘They deliver quickly, without compromising the quality of the service’.

‘Steven Sterk is very involved, accessible, knowledgeable and always comes up with creative practical solutions’.

‘Marjolijn Lips provides brilliant advice that can be applied readily in the real world’.

‘Els de Wind has a reputation that she gained on the field and is for sure a leading practitioner of labour law not only in Europe but globally’.

‘I have been always satisfied with their responsiveness, pragmatism and capabilities’.

‘Marjolijn Lips is technically outstanding, she perfectly understands the problem and rapidly finds a solution’.

‘The AKD employment practice stands out for its pragmatism and approachability’.

‘Pascal van Schaik stands out in speed when it comes to his analysis and services’.

‘Highly business oriented, their advice is promptly submitted and allows solutions of great value’.

‘The overall service is very good, the response time is short, and they have good knowledge of the business and provide good value for money’.

‘Pieter Huys is a good listener and asks the right questions; he is my go to person with complicated legal matters’.

‘Pieter Huys is always easy to reach and available to talk to within a day’.

‘AKD’s performance is outstanding as it always provides instant and reliable feedback in a very client focused manner’.

‘Marielle van Winden-Spaans has been my main point of contact and she’s been wonderful; very proactive, and has made herself available as needed, even outside of working hours’.

‘The firm in general has always been ready to support us, providing a fast and good service when needed on short notice’.

‘Helpful, friendly and approachable’.

‘Close to the business with a strong communication and forward thinking’.

‘Bronsgeest Deur is very strong in client interaction and able to be a true business partner when it comes to tackling very sensitive employment legislation situation, such as dealing with works councils and unions’.

‘The team is very customer oriented and available’.

‘They provided efficient and professional employment law advice to our company’.

‘Their advice has always a solid legal foundation, but is very pragmatic at the same time’.

‘Philip Nabben is an excellent employment lawyer who has helped our organisation in solving extremely difficult and sensitive situations’.

‘Direct contact with lawyers who handle the case’.

‘Hands-on and practical’.

‘Client-focused, knowledgeable, fast in delivery, approachable’.

‘Eugenie Nunes is business-oriented, practical and efficient’.

‘The team of lawyers respond quick whenever I am in need of advice’.

‘They make me feel secure in every matter I have, and they have shown to always get the best result for me as a client’.

‘Johanne Boelhouwer is an exceptional lawyer due to her her approachable demeanour and expertise’.

‘They all have their own expertise, but are always well informed in the team’.

‘The cooperation with Eugenie Nunes brings in value to the business in terms of reliable advice for both day-to-day and complex matters’.

‘The collaboration was very good and smooth’.

‘Floor Damen is very accessible, service minded and clear.’

‘Floor Damen offers responsiveness, availability, a sense of urgency and strong counsel.’

‘Very driven and highly professional, in comparison to others Lexence is always at hand to aid and support us with highly practical and solid advice.’

‘Great knowledge of the latest trends and precedents compared with high integrity, a fair price and a very flexible attitude towards solving problems and finding opportunities.’

‘Annejet Balm is very practical and easygoing – a real business partner.’

‘They are responsive, solution oriented, pragmatic where needed, and capable of looking at matters from different angles’.

The team is very accessible and always available. They are knowledgeable, and advise and litigate on the full spectrum of employment issues.’

‘What makes them stand out from others is that they do not look at issues in siloed or one-dimensional way. They take into account other areas of law but also understand the potential reputational risks for the company and the value thereof.’

‘Maartje Govaert is very experienced and knowledgeable. Combined with her tenacity and commitment, this makes her a very good lawyer and strong litigator.’

‘Jim Margry is always available and works very fast while giving custom-made advice’.

‘Jim Margry’s advice is pragmatic and he also checks in after a while to chat about how everything went’.

‘They have offices in several places in Europe – this is handy as my company operates internationally’.

‘I know Jim Margry and I am very satisfied with his services’.

‘Jim Margry is knowledgeable and knows how and when to apply pressure to get cases resolved in an optimal way’.

‘Very client-centric’.

‘Very much focused on what is possible instead of what is not possible according the law’.

‘Business-savvy and practical, very down-to-earth and accessible’.

‘The employment team thinks along with us to solve our problem as an employer’.

‘The team performs very well in terms of adequate advice, proactiveness and availability’.

‘Leendert Kruidenier knows and understands our business very well’.

‘Leendert Kruidenier gives adequate advice and has a good sense of business’

‘Very flexible and quick responses to urgent issues’.

‘Wijn & Stael is approachable, nice to work with, and most importantly, always correct with professional judgements’.

‘Joyce Snijder stands out as the person to go to for everything about contingent workforce, diversity and inclusion and negotiating with both suppliers and clients’.

‘Good at identifying risks but at the same time proposing solutions to overcome them’.

‘Epke Spijkerman has the ability to see legal issues from a practical side’.

‘Buren are represented in different disciplines, such as labour law, privacy law and commercial contracts and are, as such, a one stop shop for all our legal requirements’.

‘The collaboration with Suzan van de Kam is excellent’.

‘Answers to legal questions are presented with the legal standpoints, the consequences and subsequently the most suitable position to take’.

‘Easy to approach; open communication; and direct contact with the lawyers’.

‘Very good in-depth knowledge of employment law and in-depth knowledge of our business’.

‘Generally competent legal advice, which is made concrete and understandable’.

‘The lawyers are competent in their various specialist areas and they always make you feel like the most important client’.

‘Thomas Timmermans is highly knowledgeable, has a broad experience and is very responsive’.

‘For Thomas Timmermans what stood out in particular was his extremely up to date legal and market knowledge, and his ability to convert this into pragmatic proposals to keep things moving’.

‘The team distinguishes itself through pragmatic, business-focused advice and their ability to communicate this well to all client stakeholders’.

‘They offer a personal and professional approach’.

‘They were always kind, supportive and available for anything’.

‘I would also highlight the transparency of their work, as well as the capacity to help the client in understanding the risks that it might be subject to’. 

T’hey are always kind but honest, while driving the client through the different scenarios and possible outcomes’.

‘A large firm. well-established in the international market, knowledgeable and easy to approach’.

‘Proactive communication, creative thinking in finding solutions and they make the customer feel welcome’.

‘They engage in a good manner and take ownership of the case at hand’.

‘Transparency, good planning, initiative, and knowledge on all aspects of a case’.

‘Jasper van Hulst is an excellent sparring partner’.

‘Jasper van Hulst is friendly, critical and his approach is pragmatic and effective’.

‘Jasper van Hulst works very efficiently’.

‘I trust Jasper van Hulst with our most sensitive cases’.

‘Jasper van Hulst has a fabulous knowledge of employment law in the broadest sense which he combines with a practical view’.

‘Jasper van Hulst has the capacity to resolve complicated matters’.

‘Jasper van Hulst is an outstanding employment lawyer,’.

‘Small boutique employment team offering an excellent level of service and value for money’.

‘Arlette Putker-Blees is exceptionally strong, determined, and provides outstanding advice and solutions for the most legally complex cases’.

‘This practice is unique in the way in which they are able to connect with employees from our organisation and how they are able to provide the right advice’.

‘Their legal knowledge in the field of employment law is of a high level and they know how to deal with it in a practical way’.

‘The individual employees are friendly, involved but also resolute’.

‘They remain firm in their advice even when they are strongly challenged’.

‘We are particularly impressed by the seniority, knowledge, creativity and commitment of Arlette Putker-Blees’.

‘My regular partners are always available and approachable’.

‘Thinking that goes beyond the mere legal issues’.

‘Ploum very much relates to our company and to the work we do’.

‘The partners and associates are easily accessible and have in-depth knowledge of our businesses’.

‘Communication is easy and service and support is timely and of expected quality’.

‘They are innovative and offer great value for money’.

‘Good advice and participation in the meetings and negotiations’.

‘The team is highly skilled’.

‘Ploum are professional, knowledgeable and always offer valuable guidance in a timely manner’.

‘The team I have to deal with are professionals in their field, work with speed and really understand the cases and our position’.

‘Thorough, yet still a pragmatic team of lawyers’.

‘Hester Tonino is skilled, a good listener and is client friendly’.

‘Outstanding legal expertise, with good cooperation/collaboration with the client’.

‘The team and individual staff are able to quickly get to the heart of the matter and make it clear in various ways so that any stakeholder from any background is able to understand what a potential dispute is about’.

‘Agreements are always kept and a lot is done to manage expectations’.

‘The employees are easy to reach and approachable’.

‘They are able to describe complex legal issues in a simple manner’.

‘I truly appreciate the Pot Jonker team in the way they give clear and straight forward advice’.

‘The employment team advises us on all aspects of staff contracts and disputes’.

‘The team offers fast reactions, flexibility and ease of communication’.

‘The Russell team excels in this field and offers inside expertise on all employment matters’.

‘Jan Dop is our sparring partner; he shares his thoughts and knowledge with us in a professional way, so that we can make balanced decisions’.

‘Jan Dop is available seven days a week for swift replies – this is outstanding’.

‘It is a small law firm but the partners are dedicated to reach the best result for their clients’.

‘I had the pleasure to work with Rachida el Johari on multiple occasions and she has always been responsive and keen to provide a solution which goes beyond the typical expectation’.

‘The practice in general is very reliable and knowledgeable’.

‘They have the right competencies to support us as a business where necessary’.

‘The professionalism of the practice is excellent’.

‘Rachida el Johari helped us tremendously, with a combination of extensive domain knowledge, pragmatism, business insights and humour’.

‘Their way of working together is very pleasant’.

‘We are totally satisfied with the services we received and certainly will come to them if we have any other legal matters in the Netherlands’.

‘They have great insights, think along with the customer and know what’s going on in the market’.

‘They act fast and answer thoroughly’.

‘The communication and collaboration is really nice, down to earth, open and honest’.

‘Bart de Vroe is a great guy, with valuable knowledge and experience and he is always available in urgent cases’.

‘Bart de Vroe acts fast and thinks out of the box, while being compliant’.

‘Full devotion to clients’ needs from Bart de Vroe; he is very responsive and provides outstanding legal advice with a commercial mind’.

‘Overall the practice stands out when it comes to proactiveness, knowledge of our business and the ability to be our full business partner’.

‘The practice actively engages with us by providing clear legal guidance that enables us to make the right business decisions’.     

‘Very knowledgeable people and straight-to-the-point advice.’

‘Our lawyers were able to explain complex strategy and complex procedures in an understandable way.’

‘Exceptional communication.’