‘Stefan Sagel is always on top of the case. He is strong on content and pragmatic at the same time. When you think you have considered all your options, he is always able to give the case an extra twist.’

‘We know that we can always count on its team of skilled lawyers to provide clear, timely and effective responses.’

‘They are able to quickly and effectively come up with solutions to any type of situation that may arise. Stefan Sagel’s impressive level of legal knowledge and Barbara Kloppert’s ability to handle tricky situations are what set them apart from the rest.’

‘Stibbe is a top tier practice providing timely, commercial and top class legal advice. ’

‘Astrid Helstone and Phinney Disseldorp are experts in their field, delightful to work with and always responsive. ’

‘An excellent trusted advisor in all kind of employment topics and projects.’

‘Arnold Keizer is a terrific lawyer and fully up to date with all recent case law and developments within employment and co-determination law.‘

‘Hanneke Bennaars brings extensive experience and consistently delivers practical, efficient advice. Her work is of good quality and reflects a high standard of professionalism.’

‘Very good, pragmatic and practical; they give their response and advice in a swift manner; they are easily accessible; and they have thorough knowledge of employment law.’

‘Frank Dekker is very analytical. His style is thoughtful. Noor Cuppen is a hard, efficient worker with good knowledge of employment law. ’

‘Legal advice of a very high quality, which I can immediately put into action. All the lawyers I work with are highly skilled and work very quickly. They are extremely client-oriented, solution-focused, reliable, and accessible.’

‘Sanne Blankestijn is a real powerhouse and one to watch. Swift, practical and never misses a beat. Exceptional in her client service.’

‘Floris van de Bult is an excellent employment lawyer. He can handle both contentious and non-contentious matters very well.’

‘Najib Muslem and Floris van der Bult are very good lawyers and give practical advice.’

‘Juliette van der Beek has provided great support to us with a number of projects, always proving flexible as projects progress, is collaborative and is very effective.’

‚Collaborative, accessible, they know their clients.‘

‚Johan Zwemmer is very intelligent, a creative and strategic thinker, and a business partner.‘

‘Anouk Boutens‘ employment practice and her team have extensive expertise in employment law. We benefited from their expertise in pension law, which is excellent.’

‘Anouk Boutens and her team are capable of understanding highly complex legal issues and providing highly concrete, accessible, and understandable advice. Furthermore, Anouk and her team are able to offer advice beyond just legal aspects.’

‘Each team member demonstrates a professional attitude. They provide high-quality advice.’

‘The team immerses itself in the client’s situation and provides solid, pragmatic, and client-specific advice by translating general legislation and case law.’

‘Robin van der Ham stands out for his accessibility, response speed, personal approach and in-depth knowledge.’

‘I work with Klaas Wiersma directly and his response is always immediate, works swiftly, communication is always clear and presents strategic options thoroughly substantiated.‘

‘NautaDutilh has a strong reputation for high-quality legal services. They have a client-centric approach and get things done quickly. Also they are very flexible.’

‘Daniël Kuiper took the time to fully understand the situation, he was always responsive to my questions and quick to provide updates.’

‘Legal skills and knowledge in this field. Highly professional team.‘

‘Pascal van Schaik and Maikel Doting have been consistently responsive, highly engaged, and quick to follow up. They go out of their way to explain matters clearly, ensuring that we fully understand the available options.‘

‘Pascal van Schaik and Maikel Doting have been outstanding to work with: highly professional, consistently responsive, and exceptionally clear in their guidance, even when navigating complex individual cases.‘

‘The team combines deep technical knowledge of Dutch law with a very pragmatic, business-oriented approach. They’ve taken the time to understand our business, our strategies, our philosophies and risk tolerances.’

‘Flexibility and pragmatism are key aspects of the team.’

‘Jim Vrijaldenhoven and Danielle Pinedo have solid and deep functional knowledge and they immediately adapted their advice to our company.’

‘The employment law practice led by Danielle Pinedo is renowned for its strategic insight, cross-border expertise, and client-centric innovation. Danielle stands out not only for her legal acumen but also for her thought leadership in emerging technologies.‘

‘What I appreciated about Bird & Bird is that it guided me in a very structured way, step by step, what I need to do, and this led to a very good, pleasant and smooth process overall.’

‘I worked with Marcus Huisman and Marco Basalious: Marcus has been doing this for decades and knows all the tricks; Marco brings fresh energy to the table. Our common goal was to find a win-win solution and they definitely helped me achieve this. ’

‘The Bird & Bird employment team sets itself apart due to the high level of quality and the fact that the senior attorneys and partners are very visible and approachable in all aspects of a case.’

‘Marieke Koster has a good business sense, can relate to what I as client need. She is very pragmatic and clear in her advice. Bianca Miguel is very knowledgeable, has an eye for detail and is easy to get in contact with.’

‘As a team they have all the necessary expertise to support a company in all its pension matters. Whether it is M&A due diligence, acquisition integration or the implementation of the new pension legislation in the Netherlands. ’

‘Eric Bergamin has a combination of strategic advice and practical approach to efficiently creating and updating the necessary legal documentation and agreements. Works very well with our multi-functional teams.‘

‘Florent’s employment law team stands out for its accessibility, responsiveness, and practical approach. They are quick to pick things up, easy to reach, and provide clear, pragmatic advice.’

‘Sophie Kremer stands out for her accessibility and responsiveness. She is approachable and pragmatic, which makes working with her both efficient and pleasant.‘

‚Joris Oster is accessible and valued for his straightforward, honest advice — he clearly outlines not only the opportunities but also the potential downsides of pursuing litigation.’

‘Very skilled and reliable.’

‘Kennedy Van der Laan’s employment team combines deep technical expertise with a pragmatic and client-oriented approach. Responsive, solution-driven, and able to balance legal precision with business realities.‘

‘Soo-Ja Schijf stands out through her availability, clear communication, and sharp legal expertise. Soo-Ja quickly understands the client’s needs and consistently provides advice that is both technically sound and practical for implementation.‘

‘Judith Schulp has a personal touch and has great expertise. Meike Barmento has very quick responses.’

‘The Lexence team exemplifies customer focus and transparent communication. A fantastic team that’s personable, effective, pragmatic and of course knowledgeable. All we look for in legal counsel.’

‘No lawyer deserves more praise than Esther van der Meulen. She is extremely passionate and personable, being very mindful and thoughtful in her approach. Moreover, she is experienced and knowledgeable, providing insights and support.’

‘Daniël van Gerven is a knowledgeable and hands-on partner.’

‘Very strong team throughout the ranks. Great partner involvement, always on the ball. Able to overcome all hurdles with a counterparty, very pleasant to work with. Provides strong support, over and over again. Really committed.’

‘Simon Tan really stands out. Fantastic service level and client responsiveness. Exceptional lawyer, client-driven. Simon connects the dots very easily. Very pleasant to work with. Fantastic lawyer who is always there to help out. Simon always remain calm, friendly and reliable, even in the storm. He is the kind of lawyer that each client would like to work with!’

‘Fast responses and practical advice.’

‘Laurie Kuipers is a fast responding and practical lawyer, she is really able to think together with the business working towards a solution that fits in our environment.‘

‚Lotje Cuperus gave great support.’

‘A highly committed and proactive team that works with you to find solutions. At every step of the process, they use objective facts combined with expertise to develop a plan of action with various scenarios.’

‘Personal involvement and commitment.’

‘The team did excellent work and were a great partner to have during launch and expansion of our business.’

‘The practice is very focused on employment law and is successful in this specific area of interest. It is very realistic and down-to-earth in its approach. It combines both the litigation and mediation as possible conflict resolution types. To me the team comes across as very professional and collaborative. ’

‘Benjamin Vaandrager is a very experienced, knowledgeable and pragmatic type of lawyer. He remains calm, confident, creates clarity and shows the different options with the pros and cons for us as a client.’

‘In-depth knowledge and a unique client approach. Quick, professional and hands-on.’

‘The team is extremely professional. Excellent communication. They have been proactive to proposing tailored solutions to our needs.’

‘Ayşegül Avcı always gives her very best in our partnership. She is also very good in communicating and proving always she is on top of everything, never leaving any details behind. ’

‘I could not recommend Ayşegül Avcı highly enough. She is always very prompt in responding and makes sure to understand the precise needs of the client at the beginning of every assignment. Thanks to this approach, Ayşegül is able to provide clients with accurate and precise legal advice, and where needed, custom made solutions.’

‘The team is collaborative and responsive. The advice is generally complete and easy to understand.’

‘The team is very friendly, takes the time to explain things accurately and is available.’

‘Johanne Boelhouwer’s advice is always commercial and pragmatic. She goes out of her way to understand what is important to us as a business.’

‘Anita de Jong is very experienced and has both a legally sound and a goal-oriented approach.’

‘I am extremely satisfied with the way the team makes you feel at ease, their strong listening skills, and their ability to truly reason with you about the case. It never felt like simply receiving an advice, but rather discussing together to understand the possible scenarios and outcomes.’

‘I had the chance to work with Maria Benbrahim, and Daan Koenrade, and Lars Roelofsen, and I could not be more satisfied. They showed great expertise, professionalism, flexibility, and availability. They guided me step by step through very complex and sensitive matters, always making me feel heard and supported.’

‘The lawyers have a good balance of technical legal knowledge and pragmatism.’

‘Availability has been good.‘

‘I have had a good experience with Holla legal & tax. They have provided their expertise when needed on Netherlands related labour compliance and they have been able to provide tax advice to match. ’

‘Direct availability and communication lines. Thorough knowledge of legislation but also clients internal structures, ways of working, and culture. ’

‘Able to think with the client for solutions, out of the box thinking.’

‘The team is really knowledgeable and has a practical approach when advising on matters.’

‘Liber Dock, especially Boudewijn Kanen, has gained a very thorough understanding of our business, our way of working and our business requirements. This enables Liber Dock to advise us in a very tailored manner.’

‘Boudewijn Kanen has invested in building a trusted relationship and truly understanding our business. He can easily and quickly jump in when required and where necessary take over from a legal perspective.’

‘Liber Dock’s employment practice stands out for its hands-on, pragmatic approach and exceptional responsiveness. We value speed, clarity and practical advice – and Liber Dock delivers exactly that.‘

‘A key strength of the Norton Rose Fulbright team is its ability to reduce complex issues to the underlying themes and then provide practical clear advice on how to progress those in your particular circumstances. This is equally apparent in commercial negotiations and employment works council engagement. ’

‘Clarity of communication. You not only know what needs to be done but why that’s the best option.’

‘I had a perception of very well organised team work and communication which made our experience on the client’s side very smooth despite complexity of the case.’

‘I work with Jim Magry and he clearly represents the qualities of high performing team. The collaboration is really successful and I really appreciate the collaboration.’

‘Osborne Clarke’s employment practice under Jorgo Tsiris stands out for its pragmatic, commercially attuned legal advice and strong cross-border capabilities.‘

‚We benefit from a collaborative, responsive team under Jorgo Tsiris that delivers clear, actionable guidance. Osborne Clarke shows strength in anticipating regulatory shifts and adapting quickly.‘

‘Maarten Minnaard is clear on what to expect, when and how. He is supportive and can explain clearly what the situation is and how to deal with this.’

‘I have worked with Maarten Minnaard. He is an experienced and respected pension lawyer. He is thorough and also easy to work with. He combines in depth knowledge of pension law with excellent litigation skills.’

‘Rutgers & Posch provides a well-balanced team and is easily reachable and available.’

‘We found a key strength to lie in seamlessly blending deep local compliance expertise across various EMEA jurisdictions with a pragmatic, results-oriented, and commercially-focused approach demanded by international clients.‘

‘Bart Hunnekens stands out as an exceptionally effective leader for US-based clients. He doesn’t simply present a list of risks; he actively manages the expectations of what is required per country while displaying the flexibility needed to meet in the middle to achieve a negotiated resolution.‘

‘Roos Seesing is an outstanding partner – she understands how to balance support with our ways of working.’

‘Bart de Vroe is an excellent lawyer with clear expertise in his field. He understands clients’ needs and works hard to deliver on them. He has great business acumen. ’

‘Bart de Vroe with his sharp legal mind and vast professional experience, quickly analyses, assesses the feasibility of defenses, and empathises with the considerations the opposing party would have to make, all while keeping the tactical, sensitive and practical aspects in mind.‘

‚Bart de Vroe is the ideal sparring partner based on mutual respect and appreciation. He is an exceptional lawyer, highly efficient and pro-active.’

‘The team is both capable and patient. They focus on finding solutions that align perfectly with the client’s risk appetite and preferences.’

‘Else Loes Pasma is empathetic and understanding. When talking to her you first feel like you are talking to an empathetic and listening individual. It is after that, that her legal expertise comes in.‘

‘The team combines strong expertise in both corporate and labour law with a pragmatic, hands-on approach. They are highly responsive and provide clear, practical advice that is easy to apply in complex business situations.’

‘Nicole Six’s pragmatic approach and ability to think in alternatives to get any topic over the finish line is gold.’

‘Nicole Six is fast, knowledgeable, and fun to work with!’

‘The team is exceptionally approachable, impressively responsive, and deeply knowledgeable. They operate with a true spirit of partnership, grounded in a strong understanding of the client’s business.’

‘Knowledgeable and involved team, at all levels. Strong collaboration thanks to strong business acumen.’

‘They offer great support that combines deep legal expertise with a strong focus on partnering closely with HR managers to deliver practical, tailored solutions. It is collaborative approach.’

‘The individuals were we work with stand out due to their exceptional expertise, personalised approach, and strong commitment to support us. What differentiates them from competitors is their ability to combine deep legal knowledge with genuine collaboration, ensuring solutions are practical.’

‘I like working with Jaouad Seghrouchni. He is very friendly to work with. His advice is clear and to the point.‘

‘Eveline Bakker and Renate Vink-Dijkstra were very flexible and experts in their field. They understood our problems and helped us through the difficult case. They were very empathetic.’

‘What I really appreciated about the firm was that they kept things practical and didn’t make matters bigger than they needed to be. The firm consistently provided concise and straightforward answers to my questions, allowing me to take action right away.’

‘They are competent, fast and solution oriented.’

‘Both Brechje Nollen and Thom Veldhuizen are great. Thom is always very competent in providing solutions. Very good relationship.’

‘A very commercial solution-focused team – they understand the issue quickly and work to offer practical commercial solutions.’

‘Good content knowledge, pro-active and empathetic lawyers and clear and crisp advice.’

‘I have worked with Juliette Huyzer and Emma Harlaar. Both were in tune with our needs and the advice was always solid, pragmatic and without unnecessary cluttering.’

‘Very responsive – they always aim to accommodate the client.’

‘What I appreciate most about Jasper van Hulst is his pragmatic mindset and the ease with which he manages complex cases. His approach demonstrates not only expertise but also the depth of insight gained through years of experience.’

‘I really enjoy working with the firm; fast and super pragmatic. They really understand how to put legal rulings into business sense.’

‘Mick Hurks understood our company and culture fast, which helps in the advice we asked for. No matter what we worked on, we always got the right support.’

‘HVG Law B.V. stands out for its exceptional labour law expertise, particularly in managing complex executive transitions, settlement agreements, and cross-border employment matters.‘

‘Jasper Hoekstra stands out for his exceptional responsiveness, clarity of advice, and pragmatic legal judgment.’

‘The team at HVG Law is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. They ensure they understand the client’s business and needs and deliver commercial legal advice.’

‘This team possesses superior technical skills and a profound understanding of the complexities involved in managing a global workforce. What sets them apart from competitors is their ability to deliver nuanced, commercially attuned advice that reflects both legal rigor and practical applicability across jurisdictions.’

‘Kasper van Haaren distinguishes himself from the competition through a combination of his extensive understanding of Dutch employment law, strategic insight into issues that may be forthcoming to our business, and a deep understanding of the regulatory and operational realities facing multinational organisations.‘

‘Jones Day’s team is unique due to the combination of deep technical expertise with a truly collaborative approach. Their strength lies not only in their outstanding legal knowledge, but also in their ability to translate complex issues into clear, practical strategies that clients can act on with confidence.‘

‘I truly valued how the team made Dutch law understandable and accessible to us.’

‘Christiaan Oberman is very responsive and takes into account both the employer’s and the employee’s interests. I truly value the supportive, internationally minded team, who actively assist foreign companies in such situations. The responsiveness of the entire team is also a key strength.’

‘Very in-depth knowledge of our business environment. Good and smooth interactions with our senior international business managers. Practical advice, tailored to our business environment.‘

‘Fast and reliable service, time after time, at Russell Advocaten. Proper research and solid advice.’

‘All contacts with the Russell Advocaten team have run smoothly. ’

‘We consider ourselves lucky that Jan Dop is our lawyer. Several times he has advised on difficult cases and helped us to keep within Dutch labour law and at the same time obtain our goals.’

‘Rachida el Johari goes above and beyond what is expected. She understands the challenges faced by general counsel particularly when dealing with board critical matters. As a result her advice is focused and tailored for that audience.’

‘This firm is recognised for its strong technical expertise and its ability to provide tailored, business-oriented solutions.’

‘The individuals at this firm distinguish themselves through a rare combination of technical excellence, commercial awareness, and genuine client focus. What sets them apart from competitors is not only their deep legal expertise but also their ability to anticipate risks and provide pragmatic, solution-oriented advice.‘

‘I valued Maarten Vestering’s high involvement, the advice being concrete and knowledgeable.’

‘The lawyers have gravitas in my experience, which is really helpful in many cases (especially in the international corporate environment). They are quick to respond and provide birds-eye advice, always from a practical point of view.’

‘The firm stands out in practical, to the point advice. They don’t get stuck in too much legalese but rather take a down-to-earth approach, leading to quick and optimal results.’

‘I was immediately and transparently presented with a structured overview of my options, as well as an honest assessment of the chance of success. I felt part of a true partnership with my lawyers throughout my process. I attribute the success of the procedure to the thoroughness of their assessment.’

‘Steven Palm and Daniëlle Quist were highly transparent and collaborative. They were truly by my side, continuously striving to make a strong but fair case.’

‘Advice is top-quality, and at the same time practical and executable.’