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Van Doorne

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands

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Expertise in national as well as cross-border employment law, pension law and employee participation law.

Employment and Pensions team

They specialise in the following core areas in particular

  • Directors and boardroom conflicts
  • Employee participation and collective agreements
  • Pension fund transactions and pension proceedings
  • Cross-border working
  • Reorganisations, acquisitions and post-merger integration
  • Flexible work and platform work
  • Investigations and whistleblowers
  • Employment law in healthcare and education.

Full-service network

Our full-service practice offers you access to the Van Doorne network of experienced lawyers, civil-law notaries and tax advisers who specialise in related areas of law.

Pension law

We specialise in advising and supporting pension providers, pension funds and employers on legal pension issues. Our expertise covers a wide range of topics: changes to pension schemes, coordination with social partners, drafting contracts with service providers, assisting in proceedings and disputes, governance and recording the details in notarial or other instruments, the position employers have vis-à-vis industry-wide pension funds, exemptions and exceptions, disputes with service providers, proceedings on the interpretation of pension commitments and pension regulations and, for example, employee participation and the pension aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

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Employment - Netherlands

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Van Doorne has a well-regarded national practice with expertise in transactional employment mandates. It frequently acts on matters arising from acquisitions and reorganisations. The law firm is noted for its experience in negotiations with works councils and unions, as well as its handling of remuneration matters and contractual issues. The team also offers considerable experience in terminations and transfer of undertakings matters. The department is rounded out by its involvement in a range of significant pensions mandates, including those pertaining to mandatory participation, the transition to new pension frameworks and outsourcing issues. The team acts for an impressive client list consisting of industry-wide pension funds and employers.

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Work Highlights

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  • Van Doorne advised the works council of Ayvens Digital on the company's contemplated downsizing with regard to its integration of former LeasePlan and ALD leasing companies.

Strengths

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  • Van Doorne provides a timely and good service. The team is prompt, commercial, very knowledgeable and experienced.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Van Doorne is excellent at providing practical guidance and advice. The team understands the day-to-day challenges of operating a business and works hard to deliver options.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Van Doorne showed flexibility and agility and kept the focus on the outcome. The team was very much in tune with the underlying needs of our organisation.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Van Doorne provides excellent support at every level. It combines legal expertise with pragmatic solutions. The lawyers are always prompt and constructive, and they take the time to truly understand the situation.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The lawyers are highly experienced and accustomed to working under pressure in an international environment. They are skilled communicators who respond quickly and are proactive.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Sijbren Kuiper
    Sijbren Kuiper

    Sijbren Kuiper

    Sijbren Kuiper is particularly active in assisting pension funds, pension service providers and Dutch and multinational companies on both contentious and non-contentious pension matters. He notably offers skill in pension portfolio acquisitions, employee participation cases and advice on the Dutch Future Pensions Act, as well as pension claims and outsourcing mandates.

    • Sijbren Kuiper is a good lawyer with an eye for practical matters.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Sijbren Kuiper is a very supportive partner to work with. We feel we are working with the best professional in this business.

      Employment respondentEurope
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  • Marjolijn Lips
    Marjolijn Lips

    Marjolijn Lips

    Marjolijn Lips is actively advising clients on the employment aspects of reorganisations, as well as representing them in works council negotiations and dismissal procedures. She has recognised experience acting for clients from the financial services and professional services industries.

    • Marjolijn Lips has got thorough knowledge.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Marjolijn Lips is sharp, agile and someone who challenges you to see different perspectives. Working with her has been a pleasure.

      Employment respondentEurope
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  • Cara Pronk
    Cara Pronk

    Cara Pronk

    Cara Pronk is mandated by employers and works councils to assist with collective labour agreements, social plans, non-compete clauses and TUPE matters. She is additionally skilled at guiding clients through mass dismissals as part of reorganisations and the harmonisation of employment conditions following M&A transactions.

    • Cara Pronk delivers super practical and commercial advice.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Cara Pronk has provided robust, pragmatic and thoughtful guidance on Dutch law and practice. She is attentive to the specificities of our business and continuously builds on the knowledge she has derived from previous instructions.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Cara is highly attentive and responsive, and she also has a rigorous legal mind.

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  • Steven Sterk
    Steven Sterk

    Steven Sterk

    Steven Sterk offers skill advising on employee participation matters, workforce relocations and employment investigations, as well as the termination of employment contracts.

    • Steven is skilled and strategically strong in discussions and negotiations with trade unions and works councils. He is also strong at translating Dutch legislation and regulations to international teams.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Steven Sterk is very intelligent and knowledgeable, as well as hard-working.

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