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Employment - Netherlands

5
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.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

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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.

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

Employment respondent
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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 respondent
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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.

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Notable Practitioners

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Maarten Vestering
5
Maarten Vestering
5
Band 5

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.

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

Maarten Vestering is always a delight to work with.

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

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Martijn van Broeckhuijsen
5
Martijn van Broeckhuijsen
5
Band 5

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.

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

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Maarten Vestering
5
Maarten Vestering
5
Band 5
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Martijn van Broeckhuijsen
5
Martijn van Broeckhuijsen
5
Band 5
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