At Clifford Chance, the employment and pensions practice continues to handle a broad range of advisory and contentious matters, including the employment aspects of cross-border M&A deals. Floris van de Bult spearheads the practice, and has established expertise in advising on the employment aspects of reorganisations, acquisitions, and restructurings, as well as remuneration policies and management contracts. Pension issues are handled by Wijnanda Rutten, who acts as counsel to employers, pension administrators and pension providers on a wide spectrum of matters. Astrid van Ommeren's workload includes boardroom matters, remuneration policies and reorganisations.
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‘Floris van der Bult is a high-energy and savvy lawyer and practice group head. Clients are very appreciative of him, and he delivers.’
‘Floris van de Bult stands out. He has a great practice, is a strong leader and has an excellent reputation.’
‘Personal approach, well reachable and practical advice. Clifford Chance has various firms in Europe and globally, it has a good network that allows to assist companies working in different jurisdictions in a good way.’
‘We have a good relationship with the employment partners. They are reachable and the teams are well equipped. Experience, knowledge and practical approach is what we value most.’
‘Floris van der Bult and Astrid van Ommeren are exceptional and backed by a solid team.’
‘This team combines high analytical and strategic skills with ability to quickly scale-up and get things done under high pressure. They strive to find solutions in complex situations related to works counsel, unions as well as more individual labour law and related challenges. ’
‘Sanne Blankestijn is a highly client- and business-focused associate with exceptional analytical skills. She has the ability to swiftly adapt and deliver results when necessary. Astrid van Ommeren has developed a deep and comprehensive understanding of our specific business and HR challenges. Her expertise was invaluable in advising us on structuring our merger and skilfully navigating complex works council-related issues.’
‘Clifford Chance's employment law team has been a very consistent, well-managed department for years. Floris van den Bult and Sara Schermerhorn have made it a well-oiled machine that delivers high-quality work.'
Key clients
- Prosus N.V.
- Blue Sky Group
- TotalEnergies
- Adevinta
- HERA United
- Intelligent Apps GmbH (FreeNow)
- Hoogwegt International
- Accell Group B.V.
- Roompot / Landal
- Aegon
Work highlights
Advised Roompot and Landal on the employment aspects of a merger.
Advised a chemicals company on the employment and pension law aspects of the sale of two businesses.
Advised Aalberts N.V. on the hiring of a new CEO.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Floris van de Bult
Other key lawyers
Astrid van Ommeren; Sanne Blankestijn; Sara Schermerhorn