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Employment - Netherlands

Band 5

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 law 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields assisted Permira and Blackstone with designing and implementing a management incentive plan for managers within the newly acquired company Adevinta.

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  • Brechje Nollen
    Brechje Nollen

    Brechje Nollen

    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.

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