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Klaas Wiersma

Klaas Wiersma

Europe 2026

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Career

Klaas Wiersma, attorney at law, is the chairman of the Employment & Benefits practice group in the Netherlands. He has over 25 years’ all-round experience in employment law, with a particular focus on high profile dismissals, the employment aspects of, mostly international, M&A-deals, co-determination procedures, restructurings and collective dismissals and cross-border employment. Klaas is also a member of the Private Equity team.

Klaas has a strong reputation as an employment specialist for highly sensitive matters. He regularly advises and litigates on the dismissal of managing directors and other top management. He also has expert knowledge in management and employee participation structures and as such is a member of the firm-wide Corporate Governance Team.

Klaas is a frequent speaker at seminars and courses designed for attorneys addressing various aspects of employment law. He regularly publishes articles and comments in the employment case law journal (JAR). He is also a co-author of a book which deals with the new employment legislation which came into force as of 1 July 2015. The updated edition was recently released.

Klaas has been ranked as Leading Individual in the Legal 500 EMEA 2024 edition and as Band 1 in Chambers Europe 2024.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.loyensloeff.com/people/klaas--wiersma/

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Employment - Netherlands

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Klaas Wiersma advises on a range of employment law mandates, including issues relating to cross-border restructurings as well as individual and collective dismissals. He chairs Loyens & Loeff's employment and benefits practice in the Netherlands.

Strengths

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  • Klaas has a very practical approach to complex matters and knows what is needed from a business perspective to get things going.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide
  • Klaas Wiersma stands out for his deep knowledge, calm demeanour and pragmatic approach. He communicates clearly and kindly, making even complex legal matters feel manageable.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide
  • Klaas Wiersma is competent, sharp, witty, practical and to the point. He is truly interested in and understands our business. He is the go-to person for all employment-related matters.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide
  • We would like to highlight his on-point knowledge, negotiation skills and verbal superiority. In litigation cases, no one can beat him.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide
  • His ability to combine legal expertise with a thoughtful, people-centred style sets him apart.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

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