Haarlem-based firm Pot Jonker Advocaten advises multinationals on employment issues related to their Dutch operations and is skilled at handling both advisory and litigation work. In addition to domestic employment advice, the team also advises on cross-border matters, and has handled several notable whistleblower and dismissal cases. Practice head Muriel Middeldorp is a key name for transfer of undertaking issues, as well as matters involving dual positions of managing directors. Hester Tonino combines her expertise in healthcare, privacy, and employment to advise healthcare institutions on issues such as discrimination or negotiations with works councils. Martyn Top focuses on reorganisations, the termination of employment agreements, and employee participation.
Testimonials
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‘I am very happy with the way Pot Jonker supported us. They worked quickly, with clear advice and solid actions for us to follow. We got concise, step-by-step labour law support, which was much appreciated by our team.’
‘We have come to fully trust and rely on Martyn Top's advice, which is timely and solid. We're so very happy to work with Martyn.’
‘Very approachable and able to convey complex material in a simple manner. Honest about the chances of success. In addition, they are always aware of the latest changes and proactively share this with their clients.’
‘Pragmatic and very strong in terms of content. They are also aware of their own limitations and, if necessary, can call in a colleague who is more specialised in a certain area of law. The client is the central focus and it is all about how they can best be represented.’
‘Fast and very understandable communication, pragmatism and great personalities to work with.’
‘I very much enjoy working with Muriel Middeldorp. Her knowledge, pragmatism and personality form a unique combination and make her stand out from competitors. It is a true pleasure having her and her colleagues as our lawyers.’
‘Muriel Middeldorp has very extensive knowledge and the ability to make difficult structures easy to understand.’
‘Martyn Top's practical approach, problem-solving prowess, and commitment to effective communication makes him a great lawyer to work with. We look forward to continued collaboration with him in the future.’
Key clients
- Amadeus Hospitality Netherlands BV
- Apotheek der Haarlemse Ziekenhuizen
- Atalmedial
- Belangenvereniging ‘Het Gilde van examinatoren bij het CBR’
- Congregratie van OLV van Liefde van De Goede Herder in Nederland
- Danish Crown Netherlands
- Dutch Flower Group
- European Cultural Foundation
- Filippa K
- Google Netherlands works council
- Township Haarlemmermeer
- Grünenthal
- De Hartekampgroep
- Hoyng Rokh Monegier
- HDI Global SE
- Kennemerhart
- Royal Kampert en Helm Rotaform
- Levensmiddelenhuis NL
- LiteBit (2525 Ventures)
- Nestlé
- Société des Produits Nestlé
- Nespresso
- Nieuw Unicum
- Oldenburg Bonsel
- Orthoclinics (the Knee Clinic)
- PHIL
- PPG Coatings
- Prologis Management
- RedWave (formerly USG Energy)
- RIBW K/AM
- Royal Ahold Delhaize (Albert Heijn)
- Simon Levelt
- Streeklaboratorium voor de Volksgezondheid Kennemerland
- Stichting Het Raamwerk
- Super Micro
- TRS Staffing Solutions
- Vibe Group
- Viva! Zorggroep
- Warner Music Benelux
- ZorgBalans
Work highlights
- Represented Congregratie van OLV van de Goede Herder in a court case where several women started proceedings against the Congregation claiming to have been the victims of forced labour/slavery.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Muriel Middeldorp