Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
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Chambers Review
Stibbe is a highly regarded full-service law firm advising on the full range of employment matters, including collective labour agreements and redundancies. The employment team also offers market-leading expertise in all aspects of pensions law. The firm fields an esteemed litigation team that is well equipped to assist with disputes over issues such as employee dismissals or pension schemes. Stibbe regularly advises on employment issues resulting from corporate transactions and on issues relating to the remuneration of top executives. The firm's client base includes major financial institutions and insurers, as well as significant players in the transportation and technology sectors.
Work Highlights
- Stibbe represented the Dutch railways company NS in proceedings against the trade unions and pertaining to collective labour agreements in light of potential corporate restructuring.
Strengths
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"The practice group is very capable of handling complex legal matters. The lawyers have the capacity for sophisticated legal analysis and a deep and broad knowledge of law."
"Stibbe have shown great strategic thinking on complex unprecedented matters. They are very responsive, quick and a complete team."
"Stibbe are very sophisticated, hands-on and have a pragmatic approach."
"Stibbe's team are analytical, quickly getting to the heart of the matter, and understand the sensitivity of the cases."
"The practice group is very capable of handling complex legal matters. The lawyers have the capacity for sophisticated legal analysis and a deep and broad knowledge of law."
"Stibbe have shown great strategic thinking on complex unprecedented matters. They are very responsive, quick and a complete team."
"Stibbe are very sophisticated, hands-on and have a pragmatic approach."
"Stibbe's team are analytical, quickly getting to the heart of the matter, and understand the sensitivity of the cases."
Notable Practitioners
Jaap van Slooten regularly represents clients in challenging litigation proceedings relating to collective agreements as well as termination disputes. He also offers expertise in pensions litigation.
"Jaap van Slooten is very strong at advising on complex matters. His advice is practical."
"Jaap van Slooten is such a smart and knowledgeable lawyer. He is always very impressive."
"He offers swift response and knows clients' business. He is one of the most respected professors in employment law."
"Jaap van Slooten is an ace. He has excellent analytical and technical skills."
Astrid Helstone has a high level of experience assisting with works council negotiations, high-profile executive dismissals and remuneration matters. She acts for prominent multinational financial institutions as well as well-known corporates.
"Astrid Helstone is just fantastic. She is a great lawyer with a strong focus on clients' needs and a lovely person."
"Astrid Helstone's level of knowledge is high. She responds very quickly and is a great sparring partner."
"Astrid Helstone is very well positioned to handle complex matters and she has excellent availability."
"She is an extremely knowledgeable and sophisticated lawyer. She is sharp in her legal analysis and strategy towards solutions."
Paul Vestering has a broad practice assisting clients with a full range of employment issues. His recent work has involved providing guidance on collective labour agreements and various pension law matters.
"Paul offers practical advice on complex matters."
"Paul Vestering excels at thinking along with the client's interests."
"Paul is a great adviser and asset on a complex multi-year dispute on collective bargaining."
"Paul Vestering is just the right person you need when working on complex matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stibbe
Netherlands
Members
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Diederik Kok
Ea Visser
Head of Department
Phinney Disseldorp