Rutgers & Posch advises on a mix of issues including reorganisations, TUPE, benefits, corporate employment law as well as employment-related healthcare and privacy issues. On the corporate side, it has aided clients with dismissal cases, negotiations with trade unions and works councils, and M&A-related matters. Inge de Laat is a key port of call for dismissal cases and harassment issues, Dirk Jan Rutgers leads on corporate employment matters, and Tijmen Noordoven focuses on the employment law aspects of reorganisations and acquisitions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Inge de Laat and her team are highly approachable, consistently available, and communicate in a clear and efficient manner. They adopt a pragmatic approach to complex cases and stand out as an exceptional and highly reliable firm.’
- ‘Maarten Minnaard is clear on what to expect, when and how. He is supportive and can explain clearly what the situation is and how to deal with this.’
- ‘I have worked with Maarten Minnaard. He is an experienced and respected pension lawyer. He is thorough and also easy to work with. He combines in depth knowledge of pension law with excellent litigation skills.’
- ‘Rutgers & Posch provides a well-balanced team and is easily reachable and available.’
- ‘I would always recommend them for complex advice. They are excellent in providing "cultural translation" of local laws to my clients abroad.’
- ‘Dirk-Jan Rutgers is a statesman of Dutch employment law, one of the brightest stars with excellent people skills.'
Key clients
- Euronext
- Sitech Services
- NRC
- Royal IHC
- Galapagos
- Armada Music
- Works Council Centric
- Schoeller Allibert
- Works Council Fox-IT
- Atlas Professionals
- Works Council AEB Amsterdam
- TMF Group
Work highlights
Advised Zorg van de Zaak on several transformational transactions, including employee participation as to TUPE, reorganisation and harmonisation.
Advised the works council of AEB on the process of divestment of certain departments, on a rescue plan for the company.
Advised Royal IHC on discussions with the trade unions and works council regarding the consequences of organisational changes and possible compensation.
Practice head
Inge de Laat; Dirk Jan Rutgers; Tijmen Noordoven
Other key lawyers
Maarten Minnaard