An employment, corporate transactions, and litigation boutique, Florent supports clients with the employment aspects of M&A transactions and advises on CEO dismissals and other sensitive management changes. It also assists clients with works council issues and collective redundancies. Joris Oster chairs the team, advising domestic and international clients on a wide array of employment issues. Sophie Kremer handles sensitive dismissal cases, employee participation processes and reorganisations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Florent’s employment law team stands out for its accessibility, responsiveness, and practical approach. They are quick to pick things up, easy to reach, and provide clear, pragmatic advice.’
- ‘Sophie Kremer stands out for her accessibility and responsiveness. She is approachable and pragmatic, which makes working with her both efficient and pleasant.'
- 'Joris Oster is accessible and valued for his straightforward, honest advice — he clearly outlines not only the opportunities but also the potential downsides of pursuing litigation.’
- ‘Florent provide an excellent and personal service. They are adaptable and willing to partner on creative approaches rather than just insist on by-the-book advice. ’
- ‘Their advice is relevant, especially when it comes to risk-taking.’
- ‘They know how to take calculated risks, anticipate challenges, and ensure real follow-through on every case.’
Key clients
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- Roku International
- OranginaSchweppes
- Garantibank
- Vanderlande Industries
- Douglas GmbH
- Plukon Food Group
- OxGreenfield
- Arcus Infrastructure
- Freshstream
- RAI
- Viking Office
Work highlights
Advised Lava Therapeutics on a reorganisation of its Dutch workforce.
Advised Orangina Schweppes on two senior executive exits.
Advised Frederieke Leeflang, former CEO of NPO, in connection with her separation from NPO.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Joris Oster
Other key lawyers
Sophie Kremer