Liber Dock assists financial sector, pharmaceutical, retail and IT clients with employment, corporate and pension matters involving workers organisations such as works councils and trade unions. The firm specialises in employment law and stands out for its work on collective processes. Boudewijn Kanen co-leads the team and leads on corporate reorganisations, collective bargaining agreements and works council issues. Fellow co-head Marian van Eck is knowledgeable on sensitive employment issues involving redundancies, transfers of undertakings and works council processes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘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.'
- ‘Working with Linda Brouwer feels less like hiring external counsel and more like teaming up with a trusted colleague. She’s pragmatic and fast - exactly what you need when employment issues demand swift and thoughtful action.’
- ‘The team at Liber Dock are true business partners. They have the ability to make complex matters simple and to think along with the business. They won’t just give you a legal answer – they’ll provide one you can put into practice straight away.’
- ‘Boudewijn Kanen and Mandy Ruijssenaars are highly flexible. They deliver quickly, their work is of outstanding quality, and they think outside the box to find the right solutions for our business.’
- ‘Our main contact for legal issues is Linda Brouwer. She acts fast, good analysis, presents possible options for solutions and challenges us in order to make a thorough decision in a issue.’
- ‘The team is always focused on finding practical solutions rather than overcomplicating issues. They respond quickly, are easy to work with, and maintain a relaxed yet highly professional attitude. Their advice is clear, actionable, and always tailored to our needs.’
Key clients
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Hunkemöller
- De Nederlandsche Bank (Dutch Central Bank)
- Cargill
- Lemonade Agency B.V.
- GXO
- Banijay Entertainment
- SoftwareOne
- Paulig group
- Aspen Oss
- Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance Nederland BV
- Goedhart Bakery Kitchen B.V.
- Bird Rides
- Floriway B.V.
- Warmtefonds
Work highlights
Assisted Merck Sharp & Dohme with the whole process of discontinuing the production of immunotherapy from A until Z, including assistance in objection procedures of individual employees.
Advised National Warmtefonds on employment and pension law related matters including bringing an operation inhouse from previously using independent contractors.
Assisted Floriway with a trajectory to submit that the employer does not fall within the scope of the industry pension fund, based on the nature of its activities and applicable regulatory definitions.
Practice head
Marian van Eck; Boudewijn Kanen
Other key lawyers
Linda Brouwer; Mandy Ruijssenaars