Kennedy Van der Laan heeft een omvangrijke en kwalitatief hoogwaardige praktijk op het gebied van het arbeids- en medezeggenschapsrecht. Cliënten vragen veelvuldig de steun van onze advocaten voor het regelen van de arbeidsrechtelijke gevolgen van (internationale) fusies en overnames, outsourcings en herstructureringen.

Veel arbeidsrechtelijke zaken gaan over ‘alledaagse’ arbeidsvoorwaarden en employee benefits. Daarnaast zijn onze advocaten betrokken bij overleg en onderhandeling met ondernemingsraden en vakbonden en begeleiden zij bestuurders van ondernemingen. De arbeidsvoorwaarden van ambtenaren zijn weer een verhaal op zich. Op al deze gebieden zijn onze arbeidsrechtadvocaten ervaren juridisch adviseurs en – indien noodzakelijk – capabele procesvertegenwoordigers.

Onze advocaten zijn gespecialiseerd in:

• Privacy
• Mediation
• Flexibele arbeidsrelaties
• Reorganisatie
• Overgang van onderneming/Outsourcing
• Gelijke behandeling
• Medezeggenschapsrecht
• Collectief arbeidsrecht
• Gezondheidsrecht
• Bestuurders/Management

Het team Arbeid heeft een goede naam in de markt. Onze advocaten publiceren regelmatig in vakliteratuur en geven cursussen en trainingen aan cliënten en advocaten. Tevens zijn zij lid van de belangrijkste (internationale) arbeidsrechtelijke verenigingen.

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Chambers Europe 2013
“This firm’s employment practice has undergone a challenging period following the death of Johan Pel, one of its key figures, in June 2012. However it remains a significant player in the employment market. The firm’s leading IT and outsourcing practice ensures that the employment group often acts for companies from this sector, and it counts Microsoft, Central Works Council IBM and Unisys as clients. The team has much experience of handling transfers of undertaking, employee co-governance, reorganisations and privacy matters, amongst a range of employment topics. It continues to act for long-standing client Netherlands Railways (NS).”

Sources say:
“The team does an excellent job.”

Key Individuals:
“Practice head Chris Nekeman has a broad employment practice with particular expertise in the area of employee co-governance.”

“Inge De Laat led the team that assisted TomTom with a major restructuring project. She has a strong focus on employee privacy and data protection matters.”

“Eva Knipschild advises employment agency Yacht on various matters, which most recently have involved non-competition clauses and dismissals.”

Legal 500 EMEA 2013
“Kennedy Van der Laan’s Chris Nekeman, who acts for companies and work councils, ‘thinks two steps ahead, is always looking for alternatives and provides clear advice’. He advises NS (Dutch Railways) on various issues, including discrimination cases and internal policies. Other clients include Unisys, TomTom, and IBM’s central works council.”

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.”

“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.”