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Bart Hunnekens

Bart Hunnekens

Europe 2026

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Practice Areas

Bart co-heads the Employment, Pensions and Mobility practice group in the Netherlands. He has more than 15 years of experience advising Dutch and foreign companies with employment related matters and disputes. As a member of the American Bar Association, Bart regularly assists North-American and other foreign entrepreneurs with setting up and running businesses in the Netherlands.

Due to his extensive knowledge and network, he is particularly equipped to guide foreign companies entering the Dutch market, amongst others in the area of immigration. He takes them by the hand and enables them to make the right decisions. Bart is fully aware of the market conditions and the work climate in the Netherlands and regularly advises on employee benefits matters and equity incentive structures as well. With Bart at your side, your company will have a head start and a solid basis for successful growth in the Netherlands.

Bart is also an expert in the areas of Modern Work, restructuring, the termination of employment contracts, insourcing and outsourcing, employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions of companies and harmonization of terms and conditions of employment resulting from transactions.

Clients appreciate Bart’s enthusiastic approach and mentality and describe him as a thorough and pro-active advisor and relationship manager.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Employment - Netherlands

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Bart Hunnekens of Winston Taylor is an experienced lawyer with a solid track record advising on the employment aspects of corporate restructurings, including mass dismissals and consultations with works councils. He offers additional skill in the negotiation of settlement agreements and employment disputes.

Strengths

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  • Bart Hunnekens is an experienced lawyer with in-depth knowledge of and expertise in employment law matters. He provides pragmatic advice that can be applied in practice.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide
  • Bart is highly client-focused, consistently available and provides clear, direct guidance. He acts as a trusted adviser, not just a lawyer.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide
  • Bart's advice is practical and designed to get to real-world results, and he is deeply knowledgeable of Dutch law and customs.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide
  • Bart Hunnekens has a comprehensive understanding of the business and a 360-degree vision, so his advice goes beyond simply considering employment issues.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide
  • We are very content with his services and approach.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

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