HVG Law B.V. advises on employment law issues and the tax aspects of employment matters. Laila Berrich is well-versed in pension law and corporate employment law; Nicky ten Bokum offers deep knowhow in reorganisations, individual and collective dismissals and M&A; Roland de Greef is a further go-to for pension law issues; and Huub van Osch handles a mix of employment law issues and ESG matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘HVG Law B.V. stands out for its exceptional labour law expertise, particularly in managing complex executive transitions, settlement agreements, and cross-border employment matters.'
  • ‘Jasper Hoekstra stands out for his exceptional responsiveness, clarity of advice, and pragmatic legal judgment.’
  • ‘The team at HVG Law is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. They ensure they understand the client's business and needs and deliver commercial legal advice.’
  • ‘The individuals provide clear, commercially pragmatic and outcome orientated advice. Jasper Hoekstra and Emilie Boot get special mention here.’
  • ‘I can always rely on Nicole Kennis and Willemijn Jansma for guidance. They help me adjust my perspective and translate it into Dutch legislation and cultural context.’
  • ‘What truly makes Nicole Kennis and Willemijn Jansm stand out is their deep knowledge of Dutch HR legislation, combined with a strong sense of cultural awareness and interpersonal sensitivity. They don’t just think in terms of legal correctness—they also approach challenges strategically and empathetically.'

Key clients

  • Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP
  • Stichting Jeugdbescherming west Zuid-Holland
  • Woningstichting Haag Wonen
  • Braskem Netherlands B.V.
  • C.H. Robinson Europe B.V.
  • Kyocera Document Solutions Europe Management B.V.
  • Schindler Liften B.V.
  • Bmodesto B.V.
  • Cook Medical B.V.
  • Ross Video Limited
  • Tank Services Pernis B.V.
  • Huba Control AG

Work highlights

Assisted C.H. Robinson with all employment law related matters in view of the carve-out of its EST business.
Assisted Ross Video Limited with the implementation of their Global Employer Company structure in several countries.
Advised Huba Control AG on a strategic exit from the Dutch market - guiding them from feasibility analysis to full implementation.
Practice head

Laila Berrich; Roland de Greef; Nicky ten Bokum; Huub van Osch

Other key lawyers

Jasper Hoekstra; Emilie Boot; Nicole Kennis; Willemijn Jansma