Chambers Europe 2012
"As counsel to Monsterboard and Microsoft, this
firm is capable of handling complex employment issues for
high-profile clients. It recently oversaw the HR aspects of a
reorganisation by television production company IDTV. It also
continues to handle all employment matters for the Dutch Railways,
including dismissal and discrimination cases. Sources praise the
team for its skill in building client relationships and its
enthusiasm."
Sources say:
"Working with this firm was a very positive experience during
a difficult time."
Key individuals:
Inge De Laat wins glowing praise for her professionalism and
personable style. "She's extremely knowledgeable on
employment issues, and always answers her phone," says a
client.
Johan Pel focuses on collective and individual redundancies and
international employment law. He represents prestigious clients,
including Endemol.
Chris Nekeman is particularly active in employee co-governance
law, and represents companies as well as works councils. One client
comments: "I think highly of him and would have no hesitation
in recommending him."
Sources say of Eva Knipschild: "She gave us a huge amount of
time and offered all the help and support we needed." She
specialises in outsourcing and flexible employment, such as on-call
workers and freelancers.
Legal 500 EMEA 2012
Kennedy Van der Laan’s ‘down-to-earth and personable yet
professional and highly knowledgeable’ team acts for clients
including Dutch Railways, Microsoft and Martinair. Practice head
Chris Nekeman is ‘a practical, trustworthy lawyer’, and newly
promoted partner Inge de Laat is recommended for privacy matters.
Johan Pel recently handled dismissal cases for Endemol and
IDTV.
Employment and co-governance
Kennedy Van der Laan's employment practice is substantial,
highly expert, and broad in scope. Our attorneys deal with the
consequences of all forms of corporate transactions, including
(international) mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing and business
restructuring.
We handle all of the normal ongoing employment conditions and
employee co-governance for our clients.
Our attorneys also consult and negotiate with works councils and
trade unions and offer guidance to directors of corporations.
We are expert in the specific rights and obligations associated
with government employment. Our employment law attorneys are
experienced legal advisors and - if necessary - competent legal
representatives in all these areas.
Our attorneys specialize in:
- Privacy
- Equal treatment
- Mediation
- Employee co-governance law
- Flexible employment relations
- Collective employment law
- Transfer of undertaking/Outsourcing
- Health care law
- Directors/Management.
The Employment and Co-governance Law Group is well-reputed in
the market. Our attorneys regularly publish in professional
literature and give courses and trainings to clients and attorneys.
They are also members of the main (international) employment law
associations.
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