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Henrike van de Laar

Henrike van de Laar

Europe 2026

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About

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Europe

Career

Henrike van de Laar is an attorney-at-law at AKD. Over the past 20 years, Henrike has gained extensive experience in employment law in the broadest sense. Her focus is on the employment aspects of international M&A transactions, codetermination processes, international restructuring operations, cross -border and flexible labour and complex litigation. She mainly advises multinational companies in the energy, recruitment and selection, automotive and pharmaceutical sectors. Her many years of experience enable her to find practical solutions to complex employment issues. Clients appreciate her proactive and pragmatic approach and describe her as quick, to the point and a pleasure to work with.

Henrike is a member of the International Bar Association (‘IBA’), the European Employment Lawyers Association ('EELA'), the Dutch Employment Lawyers Association (‘VAAN’), the Amsterdam Employment Lawyers Association (‘VAAA’) and the Association for Employment law (‘VvA’).

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Employment - Netherlands

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Henrike van de Laar is often sought out by employers to assist with a wide variety of employment law questions. Her experience includes cases relating to works councils, employee terminations, corporate restructurings, remuneration policies and TUPE matters.

Strengths

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  • Henrike approaches problem-solving very proactively. She is very straight to the point and responsive.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide
  • Henrike combines sharp legal insights and strong business acumen. Her responsiveness, ability to articulate options clearly and readiness to roll up her sleeves in high-pressure situations make her stand out.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide
  • Henrike van de Laar is highly experienced, knowledgeable, accurate and decisive.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide
  • We fully trust Henrike van de Laar's expertise.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide
  • Henrike is a highly experienced lawyer with deep expertise and excellent judgement.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

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