Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V.‘s employment practice is co-headed by Else Loes Pasma, who is known for her expertise in individual and collective dismissals, boardroom and senior executive disputes, restructuring, and misconduct investigations. Also co-leading the team, Leendert Kruidenier focuses on wrongful dismissal cases and employment disputes. The team is well-versed in navigating governance and employment litigation, corporate restructurings, co-determination issues and matters involving employment conditions and equal pay.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is both capable and patient. They focus on finding solutions that align perfectly with the client’s risk appetite and preferences.’
- ‘Else Loes Pasma is empathetic and understanding. When talking to her you first feel like you are talking to an empathetic and listening individual. It is after that, that her legal expertise comes in.'
- ‘The team combines strong expertise in both corporate and labour law with a pragmatic, hands-on approach. They are highly responsive and provide clear, practical advice that is easy to apply in complex business situations.’
- ‘They are approachable, responsive, and always take the time to understand the business context behind our questions. They give clear, actionable advice rather than overly theoretical analysis.’
- ‘This practice is unique as it consists of a group of very strong and persistent lawyers with an incredible knowledge in their field and the companies they deal with, and with a exceptional human touch.’
- ‘I valued a lot that Maaike Faber always brought a empathic component in the discussions.’
Key clients
- Magnit
- 5CA
- Theo Pouw
- Quatt
- NLVi
- Spoorwegmuseum
- OneThird
- Hendriksen wegenbouw
- Sweco Nederland B.V.
Work highlights
Advises Sweco Nederland on all employment law related matters that arise in the company and also involved in all employment law decision making processes.
Advised 5CA on all national and international employment law related matters.
Advised Utrecht University on all employment law related matters and litigates in an extensive integrity case on its behalf.
Practice head
Else Loes Pasma; Leendert Kruidenier
Other key lawyers
Maaike Faber