Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Lexence
The lawyers at Lexence specialized in employment law primarily work for (international) companies. They advise HR departments, in-house counsels, works councils and directors on all aspects of employment law. The team is also knowledgeable about employee participation, corporate fraud and privacy. If necessary, we don the robe and represent you in court.
The team is both effective and efficient. They analyze the situation critically and provide carefully thought-out advice without a thick sheaf of notes. Unless that is what you want, of course. The clients appreciate this pragmatic approach. There is good reason why many of their clients have been with them for years.
Their clients are active in all areas of the Dutch and international business sector. For instance, they regularly advise businesses in the manufacturing, retail, healthcare, food, sports and energy industries. The team has extensive knowledge and years of litigation experience in relation to:
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Lexence has a robust national offering and is active in large workforce reorganisation proceedings as well as contentious employment matters. The team advises on dismissals, social plan negotiations and employee benefits, as well as the transfer of undertakings cases. Team members also have significant experience acting on employment disputes concerning instances of misconduct or fraud.
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Lexence advised Schiphol Group on dismissal proceedings concerning board members and senior management.
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Lexence offers a pleasant combination of accessibility, expertise and pragmatism.
Lexence has a lot of expertise and really delivers custom work.
The team truly makes the effort to understand us as a client, and the reality of our business, allowing it to give advice that fits seamlessly with our commercial goals. The advice is practical, to the point and always grounded in how things actually work in our day-to-day business.
The team at Lexence is strategic, very commercial and pragmatic, and we appreciate its deep knowledge and network. The lawyers are incredibly responsive, available, approachable and fully dedicated to the client.
Due to the complexity of the case, I appreciated Lexence's strategic thinking and decisive approach throughout the matter.
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Judith Schulp advises clients on a wide array of employment law matters, including issues arising from restructuring, collective labour agreements and executive dismissals.
Judith Schulp is really technical and very strong commercially. I think very highly of her.
Judith Schulp is an excellent employment lawyer who is very hands-on, creative and convincing in court.
Esther van der Meulen maintains a broad employment practice, handling both regulatory and litigious matters. She ably advises clients on restructurings, discrimination allegations and collective labour law.
Esther van der Meulen combines deep legal expertise with an extensive network and a sharp business perspective. She has a rare ability to distil complex legal matters into clear, actionable guidance, allowing us to move forward quickly and confidently.
Esther operates with both precision and vision, offering guidance that is not only legally sound but also perfectly aligned with our business reality.
Esther van der Meulen is a good professional and an excellent adviser.
Frank ter Huurne offers a varied employment practice, advising on matters such as dismissals, misconduct investigations and workforce restructurings, in addition to employment-related litigations.
Frank ter Huurne has a very high level of knowledge. He is always available, has an extremely high customer focus and goes the extra mile.
Frank ter Huurne is an exceptionally sharp, strategic lawyer in labour law. He listens to what we need and tries to find the right legal approach.
Frank is a super smart and business-savvy lawyer who you can trust to fight hard and deliver.
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