Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s employment practice is led by Maria Benbrahim, who handles a mix of litigation, transactional and advisory work. Benbrahim is active in advising on the employment aspects of M&A deals such as works council consultations and internal investigations. Anita de Jong is a further key member of the team, demonstrating deep expertise in employment law issues related to takeovers and outsourcing as well as dismissal law. The firm is regularly entrusted by clients in the automotive, TMT, banking and retail sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The employment team of Hogan Lovells is very knowledgeable, extremely client oriented, proactive, and fast.’
- ‘Maria Benbrahim is particularly impressive—highly responsive, knowledgeable, and truly client-first. She listens carefully, understands needs quickly, and delivers fast, effective solutions with care and precision.'
- ‘This labour law practice stands out for its deep expertise, practical advice, and client-first approach. Known for its strength in both disputes and advisory work, the team is responsive, strategic, and commercially savvy. ’
- ‘They are experts in their fields and have the experience to share how they navigate clients in certain circumstance as well insights on what the local government or industry marketplace is seeing.’
- ‘The team is responsive, provides thorough yet practical advice. They partner with us to ensure understanding and provide alternative approaches so we can make knowing decisions.’
- ‘I had the chance to work with Maria Benbrahim, and Daan Koenrade, and Lars Roelofsen, and I could not be more satisfied. They showed great expertise, professionalism, flexibility, and availability. They guided me step by step through very complex and sensitive matters, always making me feel heard and supported.’
Key clients
- AvePoint Deutschland GmbH
- Konica Minolta Business Solutions Nederland B.V.
- Locus Robotics B.V.
- Mindcurv B.V.
- OpenUp Group B.V.
- Rhumveld Winter & Konijn B.V.
- Vereniging van effectenbezitters
Practice head
Maria Benbrahim
Other key lawyers
Anita de Jong; Daan Koenrade; Lars Roelofsen