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Houthoff

Employment

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Houthoff's Employment team advises a wide variety of Dutch and foreign clients. The practice assists clients in connection with the full spectrum of employment issues that confront today’s corporates, with a special focus on strategic issues and boardroom counselling. The Team provides expertise in connection with labour aspects of mergers and acquisitions, compliance with domestic and foreign statutes and represents clients in high-profile litigation cases.

The team offers extensive experience on handling management agreements, D&O remuneration, employee share options, outsourcing matters, reorganisations, dismissals and other strategic employment law matters.

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Employment - Netherlands

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Houthoff has a highly regarded team that offers a wide range of expertise, including in the representation of corporate entities as well as individuals in matters concerning the dismissal of senior employees. The team is also active in works council negotiations and often acts for corporate clients on employment issues arising from high-profile M&A transactions. Houthoff also assists with the amendment of employment conditions and collective dismissals occurring as part of global reorganisations. The law firm has further experience representing clients in discrimination claims, as well as regulatory and contentious pensions matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Houthoff represented Samsung in a dispute with a senior employee concerning allegations of discrimination and intimidation in the workplace.

Strengths

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  • Houthoff has the ability to translate complex legal matters into clear, actionable advice. Its understanding of our business allows it to tailor its support in a strategic and practical way.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Houthoff is good at breaking up complex problems into separate stages. The team is very to the point, turns work around quickly and delivers business-friendly advice.

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  • The Houthoff team acts as a consistent and trusted legal partner, helping us manage risk while remaining agile in our decision-making.

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  • The team is pragmatic and always able to find a solution. Houthoff positions itself as a real thought partner.

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  • Houthoff offers a high level of business acumen and is focused on finding solutions that work well in our environment.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jet Stolk
    Jet Stolk

    Jet Stolk

    Jet Stolk acts on a broad range of employment law mandates, advising both companies and individuals on executive dismissals, substantial reorganisations and remuneration issues.

    • Jet Stolk offers advice that is well aligned with our organisational needs. She is highly result-driven and consistently contributes to finding effective solutions.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Jet Stolk is very practical and hands-on, and a great sparring partner too.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Jet's advice reflects a deep knowledge not only of employment law but also of the way our company operates. She deeply understands our values and our people, which ensures that her advice is always pragmatic, relevant and in tune with the realities we face.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Jet is extremely knowledgeable, solution-oriented and understands our context perfectly.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Jet Stolk is an experienced and to-the-point lawyer who knows our business very well and is therefore capable of translating legal complexities into actionable points.

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  • Anouk Boutens
    Anouk Boutens

    Anouk Boutens

    Anouk Boutens regularly acts on both corporate employment law and pensions matters, with a particular focus on pensions-related litigation concerning indexation issues and pension scheme interpretations. Her practice additionally spans pension fund transfers, employee dismissals and advice on the Future of Pensions Act.

    • Anouk Boutens takes the needs of her clients on board and is good at settling things out of court and, when necessary, in court. She is a top talent.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Anouk Boutens is a highly skilled lawyer with excellent knowledge of the pension sector. She provides practical and pragmatic advice on complex matters and proposes creative solutions that are acceptable to all parties involved.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • What I appreciate very much is that when we have a legal question, she can solve it within a minute.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Anouk Boutens delivers a great level of service, responsiveness and knowledge.

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