Höcker Advocaten is experienced in handling employment law issues such as restructurings, dismissals, disputes and sensitive investigations. Practice head Jasper van Hulst leads the Amsterdam team and focuses on aiding clients with mediating and settling employment cases outside of court. Suzanne van Ketel centres her practice on dismissal cases, reorganisations, mergers and employment litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Mick Hurks understood our company and culture fast, which helps in the advice we asked for. No matter what we worked on, we always got the right support.’
- ‘What I appreciate most about Jasper van Hulst is his pragmatic mindset and the ease with which he manages complex cases. His approach demonstrates not only expertise but also the depth of insight gained through years of experience.’
- ‘I really enjoy working with the firm; fast and super pragmatic. They really understand how to put legal rulings into business sense.’
- 'Jasper van Hulst remains in a league of his own. He combines intelligence, strategic insight, and an almost uncanny sense of human dynamics. Jasper has an exceptional ability to see the essence of a case immediately and guide you toward a solution that is both pragmatic and principled.'
- ‘Suzanne van Ketel's extensive knowledge, commitment, and practical, to-the-point advice are extremely valuable.’
- 'Höcker’s employment law team stands out for its combination of strategic sharpness and genuine humanity. Their advice is never generic or overly legalistic it’s always rooted in a deep understanding of people, organisations, and the realities of leadership.'
Key clients
- Delta Airlines
- Nemo Science Museum
- Omnicom Group / TBWA
- Dutch Association of Performing Arts (NAPK)
- HF Sinclair Corporation
- MOJO Concerts
- Dutch National Opera & Ballet
- Smurfit Kappa
- Johan Cruijff Arena
- C.H. Robinson
- PGB Pensioendiensten
- Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA)
Work highlights
Advised ITA on a investigation case concerning the work environment within the organsation and its ensemble.
Advised the Dutch National Museum of Photography on an investigation regarding the working environment created by the director which led to the dismissal of the director of the museum.
Assisted PanAmerican Seeds with a cross-border employment dispute, which led to the dismissal of an employee on sick leave.
Practice head
Jasper van Hulst
Other key lawyers
Mick Hurks; Suzanne van Ketel