Department profile
Ploum

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands


Ploum

Rankings

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Employment - Netherlands

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Ploum has a well-regarded employment practice assisting global and Dutch clients with a range of day-to-day employment issues. The law firm assists with privacy-related work and is well versed in providing counsel with regard to terminations. It also assists with labour aspects in connection with large-scale restructuring and corporate reorganisations.

Work Highlights

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  • Ploum represented FNV and CNV in litigation with ASML concerning the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Strengths

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  • The team at Ploum is very commercial, reactive and has good knowledge of working in an international environment.

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  • The team demonstrates sharp thinking and is very knowledgeable and experienced. It is up to date on all recent developments and covers all aspects of employment law.

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  • The Ploum team is very knowledgeable, provides excellent services and knows the industry inside out.

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  • Ploum is commercially savvy and understands the business sensitivities well. The lawyers are also equipped to handle complex matters.

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  • Ploum stands out for its immediate availability, short turnaround times and practical approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Simon Tan
    Band 5Simon Tan

    Simon Tan

    Simon Tan is an experienced employment lawyer whose practice sees him advise a range of well-known clients on day-to-day employment issues, including privacy-related work. He is additionally well versed in providing counsel with regard to terminations and reorganisations.

    • It is always a pleasure to work with Simon Tan. He has great experience in several jurisdictions and a commercial approach in the best interest of his clients.

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    • Simon Tan is a fantastic lawyer and trusted adviser. He is always there to help and really understands the market. He delivers high-quality advice and provides very useful solutions.

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    • Simon Tan is very experienced and knows what is important to you as a client.

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    • Simon Tan is extremely experienced, sharp and friendly.

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  • Band 6Daniël van Gerven
    Band 6Daniël van Gerven

    Daniël van Gerven

    Daniël van Gerven draws upon his experience to assist with a variety of employment and co-determination matters, including collective bargaining agreements, individual dismissals, incentive schemes and employee transfers.

    • Daniël is very knowledgeable, quick and practical in his advice.

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    • Daniël van Gerven is an outstanding lawyer. He is very pragmatic, responsive and able to advise from both a legal and commercial perspective.

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  • Band 6Rutger Ploum
    Band 6Rutger Ploum

    Rutger Ploum

    Rutger Ploum is a seasoned employment practitioner. His practice often sees him advising on restructurings and co-determination issues.

    • Rutger Ploum is very responsive, engages well with the client and is truly interested in and determined to help his client solve the case.

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Ranked Individuals at Ploum (3)

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