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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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • ‘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.’
  • ‘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.’
  • ‘Suzanne van Ketel's extensive knowledge, commitment, and practical, to-the-point advice are extremely valuable.’
  • ‘What sets this practice apart is the combination of a proactive, client-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills. The team possesses a broad understanding of complex legal issues and knows how to translate these into practical, workable solutions.’
  • ‘Jasper van Hulst is dedicated to both legal mastery and client service. Our relationship has been marked by mutual trust and satisfaction, as Jasper continuously demonstrates technical expertise, reliability, and a genuine commitment to achieving the best outcomes for his clients.’

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