Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 4
About
Provided by Pels Rijcken
The firm is engaged in the largest and most complex employment projects in the Netherlands on a daily basis. It works closely with the Supreme Court litigation practice group. Consequently, the team is involved in employment law proceedings which are conducted before the highest Dutch court. It represents a unique range of clients with the highest profiles including not only listed (international) companies, but also the State of the Netherlands, all ministries, several provinces and (large) municipalities. In the area of pension law, the team represents large employers and pension funds.
Chambers Review
Pels Rijcken attracts significant attention for its work on behalf of state institutions and other public sector clients. It frequently advises on collective labour agreements as well as on contentious employment law and the employment law aspects of transactions. The team also offers notable experience in pensions law.
Monique de Witte-van den Haak and Erika Wies are key contacts at the firm.
Work Highlights
- Pels Rijcken assisted the State of Netherlands with preliminary relief proceedings against Uber and concerning collective agreements for the taxi industry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pels Rijcken offers great knowledge and flexibility in this space."
"The Pels Rijcken team are very approachable and they have attention to detail and great analytical skill."
"Pels Rijcken's speciality is handling complex matters. Furthermore, they have a speciality in government matters."
"Pels Rijcken offers great knowledge and flexibility in this space."
"The Pels Rijcken team are very approachable and they have attention to detail and great analytical skill."
"Pels Rijcken's speciality is handling complex matters. Furthermore, they have a speciality in government matters."