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At Lexence, key areas of instruction for the employment team include reorganisations, restructurings, collective dismissals and investigations into alleged fraud. Judith Schulp is well versed in representing domestic and international clients in large-scale restructuring cases, and regularly acts as counsel to entities in the security sector concerning the employment conditions of Dutch municipalities. Mark Keuss has established expertise in advising on collective dismissals; Frank ter Huurne's workload includes reorganisation cases; and Floor Damen acts for companies, works councils, directors and other senior management in a range of matters. All named lawyers co-head the practice.

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  • ‘The team is clearly led well by the partner, the team members are supportive and are knowledgeable in their field of expertise. Clear advice and to the point. ’

  • ‘Easy to access, quick responses and what we especially like is the approach of "what is possible". ’

  • ‘Responsive with partner attention. Good quality of the work is delivered by the employment department. Down to earth and accessible for clients.’

  • ‘Judith Schulp has a high quality of work, is down to earth and pragmatic.’

  • ‘Judith Schulp is a very dedicated and practical lawyer. She is experienced and has a strong strategic insight. Creative thinking, impressive out of the box ideas that can turn cases around. Go-to lawyer for executives and partners of professional service firms. ’

  • ‘Judith Schulp and Mark Keuss are at the top of the profession, well regarded by clients and colleagues alike for their intellectual skills as well as their tactics. ’

  • ‘If I were in any kind of trouble, be it as an individual myself or on behalf of the company I represent, regarding work I would hire Judith Schulp.’

  • ‘Very approachable, transparent communication and a pragmatic approach.’

Key clients

  • Apollo Vredestein
  • Asito
  • Ballast Nedam
  • Centerparcs
  • Engie
  • JD Peet’s
  • Odin Group
  • Plukon Food Group
  • TBauctions
  • Uber Drivers’ Association
  • Van Caem Klerks Group
  • DPG Media
  • ECP Factoring
  • Flynth Advisors & Accountants
  • I-SEC
  • IMC

Work highlights

  • Represented a group of Uber drivers before the Court of Appeal in Amsterdam, concerning a prominent dispute against the Netherlands Trade Union Confederation (FNV).
  • Defended DPG in a labour lawsuit concerning repayment of wage subsidies.
  • Assisted VCKG with a dismissal case involving a major shareholder.

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Mark Keuss, Judith Schulp, Floor Damen, Frank ter Huurne