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Counsel

Attorney-at-law / Counsel (Corporate Employment Law & Employment Litigation)

Corporate Employment Law, Litigator, Business-Focused, Strategic, Trusted Advisor

Erik Steenis is a seasoned employment lawyer whose primary focus is the common ground between employment law and business law. Erik is registered with the Dutch bar for the specializations Employment Law and Civil Procedural Law. Erik gives advice about and litigates on subjects including employee dismissal, director dismissal, transfers of undertaking, employee participation ((European) Works Councils) and integrity issues in the workplace. His in-depth knowledge and strategic prowess makes him a reliable partner for clients seeking clear and practical legal advice.

Erik’s recent work includes advising and litigation on:

High‑stakes executive dismissals, including negotiating separation agreements and managing reputational and compliance risks.

Complex employee and contractor dismissals, including the assessment of statutory grounds for termination, compliance with procedural requirements, strategic negotiation of settlement agreements and dismissal litigation (both as claimant as defendant).

Non‑compete litigation, including the enforcement or challenge of post‑termination restrictive covenants, assessment of legitimate business interests, and representation in injunction proceedings.
Guiding corporate reorganizations, including the development of restructuring strategy, preparation of legal documentation, management of Works Council consultation procedures, and oversight of implementation in accordance with statutory requirements and Social Plans.

Transfers of undertaking, ensuring seamless employee transition and compliance during mergers, acquisitions, and carve‑outs.

Employee participation, including strategic guidance to the business and Works Councils and European Works Councils during reorganizations.

CLA interpretation matters, advising employers on the proper construction, scope, and practical application of collective labor agreements.

Various cross‑border employment matters, coordinating with international teams from befriended firms to align employment and business considerations.

Attorney-at-law / Counsel (Corporate Employment Law & Employment Litigation)

Corporate Employment Law, Litigator, Business-Focused, Strategic, Trusted Advisor

Erik Steenis is a seasoned employment lawyer whose primary focus is the common ground between employment law and business law. Erik is registered with the Dutch bar for the specializations Employment Law and Civil Procedural Law. Erik gives advice about and litigates on subjects including employee dismissal, director dismissal, transfers of undertaking, employee participation ((European) Works Councils) and integrity issues in the workplace. His in-depth knowledge and strategic prowess makes him a reliable partner for clients seeking clear and practical legal advice.

Erik’s recent work includes advising and litigation on:

High‑stakes executive dismissals, including negotiating separation agreements and managing reputational and compliance risks.

Complex employee and contractor dismissals, including the assessment of statutory grounds for termination, compliance with procedural requirements, strategic negotiation of settlement agreements and dismissal litigation (both as claimant as defendant).

Non‑compete litigation, including the enforcement or challenge of post‑termination restrictive covenants, assessment of legitimate business interests, and representation in injunction proceedings.

Guiding corporate reorganizations, including the development of restructuring strategy, preparation of legal documentation, management of Works Council consultation procedures, and oversight of implementation in accordance with statutory requirements and Social Plans.

Transfers of undertaking, ensuring seamless employee transition and compliance during mergers, acquisitions, and carve‑outs.

Employee participation, including strategic guidance to the business and Works Councils and European Works Councils during reorganizations.

CLA interpretation matters, advising employers on the proper construction, scope, and practical application of collective labor agreements.

Various cross‑border employment matters, coordinating with international teams from befriended firms to align employment and business considerations.

Dutch: Fluent English: Fluent French: Fluent

In addition to his work, Erik is a member of Dutch Employment Lawyers Association (VAAN), the European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA) and honorary-member of the Association for Young Employment Lawyers (VJAA). As part of the Labour Law United framework (LLU)), Erik is also active in organizing a range of professional events, including expert commentary on draft legislation and a nationwide conference convened every four years.

Universiteit Leiden (LLB. International Business Law, with civil effect) Universiteit Leiden (LLM. Employment Law, with distinction)

Sciences Po Paris (ISDS) Grotius Academie (Employment Law, with distinction)