Utrecht-based firm Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V. houses an employment team with solid expertise in representing senior executives, works councils and international board members on a wide range of employment law issues. Key areas of instruction include reorganisations, disputes, and privacy matters. Else Loes Pasma handles individual and collective dismissals, restructurings and senior management-level disputes; she co-heads the practice with Leendert Kruidenier.
Testimonials
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‘The team is unique in its legal expertise and customer care. The entire customer experience was excellent.’
‘My interactions were primarily with Else Loes Pasma and Maaike Faber. They both stood out because they are both experts in their field of labour law and have an excellent network in the legal community. This allowed them to give pro-active advice on what to expect.'
‘Maaike Faber is my first point of contact and I really appreciate her way of working. Apart from being a approachable and pleasant person to work with, she has the ability to not over legalize issues when it's not needed. Her approach is very practical and she has in depth knowledge about our business.’
‘The team at Wijn & Stael knows how to settle disputes efficiently. They are personable yet straight to the point.’
‘Maaike Faber is a stand-out specialist employment lawyer. She is a terrific character and someone who inspires trust.’
‘The team is solid and strong in cooperation and knowledge sharing.'
‘It is a team of experts who coordinate efficiently with each other to ensure synergy of available knowledge. They are working pro-actively.'
‘The individual lawyers provide fast and sound advice.'
Key clients
- Evidensia
- Works Council Microtek Medical
- 5CA
- ONVZ
- Vereniging Nederlands Cabinepersoneel (VNC)
- Theo Pouw
- Quatt
- Pocos
- NLVi
- Stadschouwburg
- SV kampong Hockey
Work highlights
- Advised Evidensia on an reorganisation.
- Advised Ink Company Sun Chemical on a dismissal matter arising from the closure of premises in the Netherlands.
- Advised Utrecht University on all employment law related matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Else Loes Pasma, Leendert Kruidenier