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Shearwaters

Employment

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Employment - Netherlands

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Shearwaters is a noteworthy law firm with proven expertise in the employment aspects of M&A transactions and individual dismissal matters. The team also assists employers with strategic restructurings, as well as staff relocations and the establishment of new offices in the Netherlands. It boasts additional skill guiding clients through discussions with works councils, non-competition cases and whistle-blowing issues. The law firm's sector-specific expertise includes professional services, technology, consumer goods and energy.

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Work Highlights

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  • Shearwaters advised Vistra on several employment law matters, including restructurings and works council consultations.

Strengths

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  • The client service is excellent, and the team is very prompt in communication and very quick.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Shearwaters provides down-to-earth and practical advice, as well as the ability to move beyond just the legal issues of a case. The partners are seasoned and experienced.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Shearwaters' ability to tailor solutions and proactively engage with sector-specific legal developments makes it a standout partner in the boutique legal space.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Shearwaters combines a thorough understanding of complex employment regulations with practical business insight, enabling clients to navigate sensitive workplace issues with confidence and clarity.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Shearwaters' size allows it to be highly driven, personal and pragmatic, while still offering strong technical capability. There is always someone available with the right knowledge.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Maarten Vestering
    Maarten Vestering

    Maarten Vestering

    Maarten Vestering typically provides employment guidance in the context of cross-border restructurings. He also advises clients on disputes relating to dismissals, as well as works council and whistle-blowing matters.

    • Maarten Vestering is a very experienced lawyer. He has great knowledge of the details and is very client-focused.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Maarten Vestering is super practical and always thinks three steps ahead. I consider him to be a trusted adviser.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Maarten Vestering is always a delight to work with.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Maarten Vestering delivers an exceptional level of service. He is responsive, pragmatic and able to simplify complexity without losing detail.

      Employment respondentEurope
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  • Martijn van Broeckhuijsen
    Martijn van Broeckhuijsen

    Martijn van Broeckhuijsen

    Martijn van Broeckhuijsen represents a range of multinational clients in restructurings, executive terminations and the employment aspects of M&A transactions. He advises clients from the technology, professional services and energy industries.

    • Martijn van Broeckhuijsen is a great strategic thinker who is very experienced in complex matters and very client-focused.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Martijn van Broeckhuijsen combines strong technical expertise with a high level of sophistication.

      Employment respondentEurope
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