Baker McKenzie advises international and multinational clients on cross-border employment law projects, restructurings and collective dismissals. The firm is particularly adept at handling global reorganisations, including in negotiations with works councils and trade unions, with a particular focus on the healthcare sector. The team is jointly led by labour and employment specialists Mirjam de Blécourt and Danielle Pinedo. Blécourt advises multinationals on governance, sensitive investigations and reorganisations, while Pinedo assists clients with cross-border restructurings and post-acquisition integration.
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- ‘Flexibility and pragmatism are key aspects of the team.’
- ‘Jim Vrijaldenhoven and Danielle Pinedo have solid and deep functional knowledge and they immediately adapted their advice to our company.’
- ‘The employment law practice led by Danielle Pinedo is renowned for its strategic insight, cross-border expertise, and client-centric innovation. Danielle stands out not only for her legal acumen but also for her thought leadership in emerging technologies.'
- ‘Working with Danielle Pinedo is a masterclass in precision, pragmatism, and partnership. Danielle brings not only deep legal expertise but also a remarkable ability to translate complex employment challenges into clear, actionable strategies.’
- ‘Very good understanding of not only the legal side but also of the business aspects.’
- ‘Mirjam de Blecourt, Anna van Bracht and Danielle Pinedo are all excellent, client-focused lawyers.’
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Practice head
Mirjam de Blécourt; Danielle Pinedo
Other key lawyers
Jim Vrijaldenhoven; Anna van Bracht