Bronsgeest Deur Advocaten is well-equipped to advise international clients on Dutch employment law matters. It assists with employment issues arising from M&A, mediation, litigation and collective redundancies. The team is co-led by Philip Nabben, Benjamin Vaandrager, Hylda Wiarda, Cathelijn Derks and Joost Verlaan, who are all specialists in employment law issues. In particular, Nabben is noted for his work on restructurings and trade union negotiations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Cathelijn Derks is a very experienced, pragmatic lawyer. With her broad experience, she is always focused on finding a quick solution, without unnecessary correspondence. Cathelijn is also very pleasant to work with.’
- ‘The team really takes over for each other and has great communications.’
- ‘Philip Nabben is, in my opinion, the best employment lawyer I have worked with in my career. Breath of knowledge, unique business partnering skills and always quick in response.’
- ‘In-depth knowledge and a unique client approach. Quick, professional and hands-on.’
- ‘I have been working with Benjamin Vaandrager for multiple years now and I can say he is very skilled in his role. He is always very kind.’
- ‘Benjamin Vaandrager is a very experienced, knowledgeable and pragmatic type of lawyer. He remains calm, confident, creates clarity and shows the different options with the pros and cons for us as a client.’
Key clients
- Haag Medisch Centrum
- Vinted
- Adobe Systems
- H&M Hennes & Mauritz Netherlands
- Nutanix Netherlands
- Moncler SARL
- Floricultura
- Aak Netherlands
- Amdocs
- Air Liquide Medical
- Bridgestone
- Royal Reesink
Work highlights
Assisted Floricultura with a collective redundancy of approx. 50 employees.
Represented Resource Consulting AG in two legal proceedings against a Dutch Pilot.
Represented Atlassian in several legal proceedings against an employee, which ultimately resulted in the termination of the employment contract.
Practice head
Philip Nabben; Benjamin Vaandrager; Hylda Wiarda; Cathelijn Derks; Joost Verlaan
