Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 3
About
Provided by Kennedy Van der Laan
Kennedy Van der Laan’s Labour & Employment team is one of the biggest teams of the Netherlands, representing high profile clients, such as the Dutch Association of Judges and various multination listed companies, such as Nike and Microsoft. The Labour & Employment team is specialized in all aspects of employment law and co-governance law. They are experienced legal advisers and capable litigators.
The team assists HR departments with their on-going employment questions, such as day-to-day HR issues, drafting agreements, restrictive covenants, handbooks and HR policies, creating a flexible workforce, finding solutions for labour conflicts and assist with individual and collective dismissals.
They also deal with and advise on a strategic level on the employment law consequences of all forms of corporate transactions, (international) mergers, acquisitions, outsourcing and business restructurings. They are experienced in offering a total solution for the development and integration of a harmonized employment conditions policy that takes all HR disciplines into account. This also involves discussions and negotiations with the (European) works council and trade unions.
Chambers Review
Kennedy Van der Laan offers a distinguished employment team with experience acting for big-name clients in sectors such as transport, technology and banking. The firm has a distinguished reputation for its work advising employers on TUPE, workforce reorganisations and post-transactional harmonisation. It also represents clients in employment litigation, including in cases relating to diversity and inclusion issues.
Work Highlights
- Kennedy Van der Laan assisted Fokker Technologies with employment aspects of the relocation of its sites, including advising on employee strikes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kennedy Van der Laan's service level is very good and they always respond quickly and communicate well."
"Kennedy Van der Laan is a team that is well informed and mindful of the client's interests."
"Kennedy Van der Laan's service level is very good and they always respond quickly and communicate well."
"Kennedy Van der Laan is a team that is well informed and mindful of the client's interests."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Nekeman advises companies on negotiations with works councils, as well as disputes with executive employees and post-M&A restructuring. His wider practice sees him provide guidance on transfer of undertaking procedures.
"Working with Chris Nekeman is a joy. He knows clients' organisations and methods of collaboration inside out."
"Chris Nekeman literally knows everything about works council law."
Soo-ja Schijf has a broad international client base that includes major names from sectors as diverse as banking and medical technology. Her experience encompasses matters relating to non-compete clauses and instances of sexual harassment.
"Soo-ja has an excellent client service approach and is a top expert in labour and employment law."
"Soo-ja Schijf is really personable and I would recommend her to any international employer."
Ester Damen assists with global restructuring and reorganisation. She also advises on inappropriate behaviour and trade union dealings.
"Ester Damen is a thorough and driven professional."
"Ester Damen offers fast and great support. She is very knowledgeable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kennedy Van der Laan
Netherlands
Members
Provided by Kennedy Van der Laan
Clients
Provided by Kennedy Van der Laan
CGI
Martinair
Microsoft
Nike
Reed Business/Elsevier
Syngenta
UWV
Ziggo
Industries
Provided by Kennedy Van der Laan
Construction
Fashion
Finance
Health Care
Insurance
Media
Public Sector
Real Estate
Retail
Technology