Employment
Netherlands
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Rachida el Johari
Europe 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Sagiure Legal
Practice Areas
Labor & Employment Law (L&E)
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Governance
Cross-Border Workforce
L&E Restructuring and M&A
Contract Lifecycle Management
Workplace Investigations
Employee Consultation
Sick Leave & Disability
Career
Rachida began her legal career in 2001 in the Amsterdam office of CMS, where she worked on major client matters with a strong emphasis on international work. During that time, she was part of the Dutch team advising the European Commission on cross-border transfers and redundancies under Directive 2001/23/EC.
In 2008, Rachida joined the Hague office of Bird & Bird LLP, where she practiced until January 2014. In 2014 she co-founded Sagiure with her former colleagues, building a firm focused on strategic, partner-led advice in employment, corporate and governance law.
Professional Memberships
Vereniging Arbeidsrecht Advocaten Nederland (VAAN)
European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA)
International Bar Association (IBA)
European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC)
American Bar Association (ABA)
The Netherlands Legal Bar Association (NOvA)
IR Global
Publications
• Cross border Transfers and Redundancies (Tottel)
• International Expatriate Employment Handbook (KluwerLaw)
She regularly shares insights on developments in employment law, cross-border issues, and governance matters.
Experience
Rachida advises organizations on complex legal issues involving people, corporate structure, governance, and risk. Her work frequently involves cross-border matters, strategic dispute resolution, and forward-looking advisory support designed to protect value and enable confident decision-making. Coming from an entrepreneurial family, she prioritizes practical outcomes that align with clients’ commercial interests.
Education
University of Amsterdam
Masters of Laws
1997 - 2002
Radboud University
Post Academic Specialization
2008 - 2009
University of Amsterdam
Post Academic Specialization in Employment Law, Company Law & Employee Consultation
2014 - 2015
Nyenrode Business University
Executive Program – The New Board Program
2022 - 2023
Key sectors
Business and Professional ServicesEnergy and UtilitiesFinancial ServicesHealth and Life SciencesIndustrials, Engineering and Manufacturing
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers European Guide
Employment - Netherlands
Band 6
Individual Editorial
Rachida el Johari, co-founder of Saguire Legal, maintains a varied employment practice, acting on both contentious and advisory mandates. She is particularly well placed to handle cross-border matters, including those pertaining to business closures, restructurings, employee benefit schemes and contractual issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Rachida el Johari brings both legal sharpness and entrepreneurial insight. She is the go-to for strategic, business-savvy solutions, blending employment law with smart governance.
EmploymentChambers European GuideWhat immediately distinguishes Rachida is her authentic entrepreneurial background. She has an instinctive understanding of business pressures, and her lived experience informs every piece of advice she provides.
EmploymentChambers European GuideRachida el Johari is a strategic partner in business opportunities.
EmploymentChambers European Guide
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