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Employment - Netherlands

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Shearwaters is a noteworthy law firm with proven expertise in the employment aspects of M&A transactions and individual dismissal matters. The team also assists employers with strategic restructurings, as well as staff relocations and the establishment of new offices in the Netherlands. It boasts additional skill guiding clients through discussions with works councils, non-competition cases and whistle-blowing issues. The firm's sector-specific expertise includes professional services, technology, consumer goods and energy.

Work Highlights

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  • Shearwaters advised Amino Technologies and its subsidiary 24i Unit Media on a restructuring, as well as the resulting individual and collective dismissals.

Strengths

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The team is exceptionally helpful and approachable. The lawyers are very knowledgeable and always ensure they explain things thoroughly, in a way we can understand so we can implement their advice.

Employment respondent
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The lawyers are pragmatic, on the ball and extremely knowledgeable with regard to Dutch employment law. They understand our business very well.

Employment respondent
Europe

The team was prompt in responding, indicating a high level of service and attentiveness. The lawyers were very knowledgeable of current trends and changes in labour laws.

Employment respondent
Europe

Shearwaters just gave me a really good feeling that I was in good hands and should not worry too much.

Employment respondent
Europe

Shearwaters understands our business needs, thinks commercially and advises accordingly.

Employment respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Maarten Vestering
5
Maarten Vestering
5
Band 5

Maarten Vestering typically provides employment guidance in the context of cross-border restructurings. He also advises clients on disputes relating to dismissals, as well as works council and whistle-blowing matters.

Maarten Vestering is extremely knowledgeable and gives sound, practical advice.

Maarten Vestering is a very pleasant lawyer to work with. He is highly skilled and experienced, with clear communication and advice specific to our needs and wants.

He is solution-oriented, friendly and easy to work with.

Maarten Vestering was accessible and took the time to take us through all aspects of employment law in the Netherlands.

Maarten Vestering has a talent for negotiations. In a very pleasant way, he can summarise the facts and create a strong case for his clients.

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Martijn van Broeckhuijsen
5
Martijn van Broeckhuijsen
5
Band 5

Martijn van Broeckhuijsen represents a range of multinational clients in restructurings, executive terminations and the employment aspects of M&A transactions. He advises clients from the technology, professional services and energy industries.

Martijn van Broeckhuijsen is a pleasure to work with and always supports our needs. He is an excellent lawyer with exceptional commercial awareness.

Martijn van Broeckhuijsen provides the required support in a timely manner, showing expert knowledge.

He gave me a calming feeling that it would be okay in the end and that I should not worry too much. 

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Maarten Vestering
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Maarten Vestering
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Martijn van Broeckhuijsen
5
Martijn van Broeckhuijsen
5
Band 5
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