About

Provided by Rutgers & Posch

The labour market, and the employment laws, are evolving all the time. The plans for a new national pension system are also causing much debate. This situation requires flexibility from companies, coupled with pressure to be aware of the latest developments. Whether your company operates domestically or in the international arena, the employment lawyers at Rutgers & Posch can help you.

Our primary area of focus is strategic employment law, and we frequently assist with mergers and acquisitions, reorganisations and co-determination processes. Our particular areas of expertise include privacy, pensions and remuneration structures, Our employment lawyers also assist clients as sparring partners with experience of day-to-day employment law issues. They also frequently draft, review and negotiate contracts and advise on flexible labour arrangements.

We advise and litigate on:

  • Employment contracts, and employment terms
  • Flexible labour relationships
  • Executive appointments and dismissals
  • Individual and collective dismissal cases
  • Co-determination processes
  • Collective employment law, including collective bargaining agreements and redundancy schemes
  • Mergers, acquisitions, partnerships and reorganisations
  • Integrity investigations and policy
  • Discrimination and equal treatment
  • Dismissals for poor performance
  • Disability
  • Non-compete clauses


Chambers Review

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Employment - Netherlands

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Rutgers & Posch is a notable law firm that is praised for its handling of a diverse range of employment matters. The team advises on co-determination rights, the employment aspects of M&A transactions and large-scale workforce reorganisations and dismissals. The firm also assists with social plans and TUPE matters, and it additionally represents works councils in negotiations.

Work Highlights

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  • Rutgers & Posch advised Centric's works council on discussions with the board regarding the termination and appointment of executives, as well as discussions with the public prosecutor regarding an investigation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Inge De Laat
3
Inge De Laat
Head of Employment
3
Band 3

Inge de Laat assists clients with the employment aspects of corporate reorganisations, in addition to providing guidance on dismissals and TUPE matters.

Inge de Laat is a very knowledgeable and sophisticated lawyer with a practical approach.

We have full trust in her advice and can fully rely on her sharp and professional support. She responds quickly, always gives a realistic perspective on things and is a strong negotiator.

Inge de Laat is very responsive and practical, with strong knowledge of employment law.

We are very happy with her great support. She offers very good advice and has a great personality.

Inge de Laat is a nice and very pragmatic legal adviser.

5
Tijmen Noordoven
5
Band 5

Managing partner Tijmen Noordoven is recognised for his ability to advise both employers and works councils on corporate restructurings and executive dismissals. He also acts on co-determination matters and non-compete clauses.

His approach is firm on substance but tactful in managing interpersonal dynamics, which is often challenging to achieve.

Tijmen Noordoven is an approachable and quick lawyer who is always easy to reach. His relaxed sense of humour makes working with him not only efficient but enjoyable.

Tijmen Noordoven is a very experienced lawyer.

We are very happy with Tijmen Noordoven's support.

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Employment

Inge de Laat
3
Inge de Laat
Head of Employment
3
Band 3
5
Tijmen Noordoven
5
Band 5

Members

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Dirk Jan Rutgers

Inge de Laat

Inge de Laat

Head of Department

Tijmen Noordoven