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DLA Piper LLP

Employment: Pensions

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Employment: Pensions - Netherlands

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper offers a large and versatile team with deep expertise in pensions mandates, which encompasses litigation relating to pensions contributions. The team remains a strong option for multi-jurisdictional matters, assisting with complex cross-border M&A transactions. Additionally, the law firm advises on consultations with works councils and acts on individual and collective dismissals. The team also boasts experience in restructurings and bonus plans. Team members represent clients in temporary agency matters and in the application of EU employment directives. DLA Piper has a notable focus on representing clients from the finance and technology sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Accell on a restructuring of its activities in the Netherlands, which entailed negotiations with the works council and trade unions, as well as executive-level terminations.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper's quick, concise turnaround, whereby the assistance is tailored to our needs, makes it a very valuable adviser. It maintains agility while still providing comprehensive, in-depth assessments that focus on the core issues.

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  • The team is available at short notice and able to provide clear advice. I have been consistently impressed by its legal expertise and commitment to achieving the best outcome for us.

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  • The lawyers at DLA Piper are pragmatic and understand the needs of a multinational company, while being experts in the local market.

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  • DLA Piper guided the team with diligence, care and a profound understanding of our operating model. Its ability to spot potential weaknesses was critical, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail.

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  • DLA Piper has a proven track record in handling complex matters. The lawyers are responsive, commercial and understand my organisation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Erik Lutjens
    Erik Lutjens

    Erik Lutjens

    Erik Lutjens has prodigious experience representing clients in employment and pensions matters. He assists clients with contentious cases relating to pension contributions and the negotiation of pension fund agreements, with particular expertise in representing pension funds.

    • Erik Lutjens is well known in pensions law.

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  • Johan Zwemmer
    Johan Zwemmer

    Johan Zwemmer

    Johan Zwemmer acts for clients on employment mandates such as executive dismissals, collective bargaining and works council negotiations. He is particularly noteworthy for his expertise in flexible workforce arrangements, bonus plans and restructurings.

    • He leverages his extensive experience to provide valuable market insights and practical advice on industry standards.

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    • Johan Zwemmer is responsive and practical.

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  • Jasper de Bok
    Jasper de Bok

    Jasper de Bok

    Jasper de Bok is noted for his ability to guide clients through collective dismissal processes and settlement negotiations, as well as consultations with works councils.

    • Jasper de Bok is an excellent lawyer.

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    • Jasper de Bok is a great talent.

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