At boutique firm Shearwaters, the team is well known for its strength in assisting with a wide range of corporate employment law matters, often assisting with the employment aspects of transactions and contentious issues. Under the leadership of Martijn van Broeckhuijsen and Maarten Vestering, the group is also sought after for its solid track record in advising international entities on Dutch labour law issues.
Testimonials
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‘The team are quick to respond, always helpful and up to date on all things labour law and related topics.'
‘I have worked with Martijn van Broeckhuijsen, Maarten Vestering and Hester van den Dorpel - they are extremely professional but at the same time approachable, they listen to you, look for options and alternatives and are very flexible in all their dealings.’
‘The legal services are of the highest level. Their experience in the field and personal approach keep us coming back to them. Even when during a process the scope shifts, Shearwaters comes up with solutions that meet all requirements.’
'Maarten Vestering provides us with high quality legal advice, documentation, examples and is able to speak and explain on all levels.'
‘Shearwaters offered us tailored legal solutions based on a deep understanding of our needs by ensuring we had a broader perspective on employment law in The Netherlands.’
‘The individuals we worked with stood out due to their exceptional expertise, collaborative mindset, and commitment. They had an ability to combine deep technical knowledge with a practical, solution-oriented approach. They understood the complexities of employment law which enabled them to offer strategic guidance tailored to our unique challenges.’
‘I highly recommend Shearwaters for their expertise in labour law, offering top-tier legal advice that is both practical and effective. Their dedicated team combines deep legal knowledge with genuine empathy, ensuring personalized support. ’
Key clients
- Vistra Netherlands
- Shin-Etsu Silicones
- Bioriginal Food & Science Corporation
- West Coast Supply Group
- Amino Technologies / 24i Unit Media
- Financial firms XR Trading, Radix Trading and Galaxy Digital
- Charlotte Tilbury
- Build a Rocket Boy Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Bioriginal Food & Science Corporation on various Dutch employment law topics.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martijn van Broeckhuijsen, Maarten Vestering