Höcker Advocaten
Höcker Advocaten advises on an array of employment matters, including executive issues, sensitive topics such as discrimination, collective labour agreements, and assisting with employment-related issues in M&As. The team often assists with employment contracts and flexible employment arrangements. Practice head Jasper van Hulst is well versed in representing clients such as publishing companies, law firms, and healthcare providers. Mick Hurks excels in complex negotiations.
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Testimonials
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‘We have a very good relationship with the team and especially with Mick Hurks. He's always very responsive and all our dealings have been satisfactory.’
‘The employment team is knowledgeable and always quick to respond.’
‘Mick Hurks is smart and creative.’
‘Their unique qualities are personal attention and genuine commitment, speed and incisiveness.’
‘They perform the work as efficiently as possible, and are focused on the intended goal and outcome. Good communication with other legal advisors who were needed in our case.’
‘Jasper van Hulst is an excellent lawyer - sharp and with a very kind, professional attitude.’
‘Mick Hurks is an excellent, very experienced employment lawyer.’
'I like working with Jasper van Hulst, as he is friendly, knowledgeable and has a pragmatic, hands-on approach.'
Key clients
- House of Sports
- Delta Airlines
- Nemo Science Museum
- Omnicom Group
- Dutch Association of Performing Arts
- HF Sinclair Corporation
- MOJO Concerts
- Dutch National Opera & Ballet
- Amerborgh International
- BNNVARA
- Centraal Boekhuis
- Smurfit Kappa
Work highlights
- Advised Sonneborn on several employment law issues, including complex dismissal cases and fraud matters.
- Advising Jump! Communicatie in connection with a company-wide reorganisation that resulted in the loss of nine positions, including the position of managing director.
- Acted for Mr. Van de Hurk in several proceedings brought by his employer, Van Kruijsdijk Notarissen, a Netherlands-based notary firm, resulting in a landmark decision of the Court of Appeal regarding wage components and equitable compensation.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jasper van Hulst