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Employment - Netherlands

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

The Freshfields team has a strong focus on assisting with the employment aspects of M&A transactions, including employee transfers, benefits packages and the review of employment contracts. The team is also well placed to support with reorganisations and restructurings. Additionally, the firm frequently represents clients in their consultations with works councils. Freshfields notably works on behalf of employers, acting for private equity firms and companies from the real estate, energy and life sciences sectors, amongst others.

Work Highlights

  • Freshfields advised CVC Capital Partners on the employment aspects of its acquisition of a majority stake in DIF Capital Partners, including the review of employment conditions and consultations with employee representative bodies.

Strengths

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The lawyers are always accessible and kind. We always feel as if we are their only client.

Employment respondent
Europe

I have been very impressed with Freshfields' quick yet comprehensive responses and its ability to explain the law. The team has provided excellent advice on very sensitive and complex issues.

Employment respondent
Europe

We have navigated several difficult and complex cases where the team's wealth of knowledge and excellent approach have made the difference.

Employment respondent
Europe

Freshfields stands out for its remarkably quick response times and prompt feedback. Complex issues are thoroughly analysed, and alternative solutions are proposed.

Employment respondent
Europe

Even in complex cases, Freshfields has the ability to boil things down to the essence.

Employment respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Brechje Nollen
2
Brechje Nollen
2
Band 2

Brechje Nollen is highly active advising companies on the employment aspects of international M&A activity. She is a regular adviser to international clients and additionally assists with negotiations with works councils and TUPE issues.

She is always available, with a pragmatic approach.

Brechje Nollen is a trusted partner, providing excellent advice, support and advocacy. She engenders confidence that allows me to successfully perform my role.

Brechje Nollen offers a high level of commercial awareness and understanding, as well as a very high level of support in managing difficult situations.

I think Brechje Nollen is a really skilled lawyer who knows her area. She is very good at explaining quite complex content and making it understandable for everyone.

Brechje Nollen has substantive knowledge and is very pleasant to deal with.

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