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Rob Simons

Rob Simons

Europe 2026

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DVDW Advocaten
 DVDW Advocaten

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment

Netherlands

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Rob Simons is an equity partner at DVDW Advocaten who specializes in all aspects of employment law. He advises companies and directors on complex employment law issues within national and international contexts. He has extensive experience in dismissal cases, reorganisations, Works Council processes and transfer of undertakings. Rob leads DVDW's fast-growing Employment Law department and stands out for combining his legal expertise with a practical approach that enables clients to move forward.

Career

• Partner at DVDW Advocaten (since 2020)

• Lawyer at DVDW Advocaten (since 2010)

• Legal Department, FIFPro (2008–2009)

• Australian Professional Footballers Association (2008)

Professional Memberships

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)

• Member of the Dutch Employment Lawyer Association (VAAN)

• Grotius Specialization course Employment law (cum laude)

• Member of the Dutch Bar Association

• The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)

Publications

Zelfbeschikkingsrecht van voetballers: voetbalagenten buitenspel gezet? (contribution sports law magazine 2024)

Clients

MediaMarkt, AS Watson, CSU, Weber, MACH Technology Group

Key sectors

Business and Professional ServicesRetail and ConsumerSport

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Employment - Netherlands

Band 6
Individual Editorial

Rob Simons heads the employment department at DVDW Advocaten. In addition to providing day-to-day employment advisory work, he handles works council consultations, restructurings and contractual disputes. He possesses notable experience acting for clients within the sports sector.

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Strengths

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  • Rob Simons possesses outstanding expertise, responsiveness and strategic insight.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

  • Rob has specialist knowledge of our industry and genuinely enjoys being involved with it.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

  • Rob Simons combines all the required qualities in terms of knowledge, precision, clarity and responsiveness.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

Ranked Individuals at DVDW Advocaten (3)

Netherlands

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