Boutique firm L&A Advocaten‘s employment law practice is well known for assisting large and medium-sized Dutch and international companies with contentious matters, often involving collective dismissals, restructurings and renumeration issues. The team is equally adept at advising works councils and management on co-determination matters. The department is co-led by the 'brilliant negotiator' Arlette Putker-Blees and the 'very efficient' Irene van der Ven.
Testimonials
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‘Great team. Always a partner available when needed. Great communication. Broad perspective beyond just the legal view of things. ’
‘Work mainly with Irene van der Ven. Knows her stuff. Great sparring partner. Easy communication. Very efficient and proactive. Outstanding long-term collaboration.’
‘Arlette Putker-Blees' team is hands on, flexible and pragmatic. They get the job done. ’
‘Arlette Putker-Blees is one of best labour law lawyers, she perseveres, and once engaged in a matter, she will fix it. ’
‘The team is incredibly knowledgeable, approachable and pragmatic. When I need advice urgently, they ensure that they deliver.'
‘They are kind and knowledgeable. Arlette is a brilliant negotiator.’
‘L&A Advocaten provides employment law advice at board level. They have a very experienced team that is very knowledgeable, as a consequence of which they can address any employment law related matters that we come across instantly.’
‘Irene van der Ven and Arlette Putker-Blees are exceptional. They both are very responsive and get straight to the point, which is very much appreciated by our clients.’
Key clients
- Vesteda Investment Management B.V.
- Visma IT & Communications B.V.
- Tile International Holding B.V.
- Park Plaza Hotels Europe B.V.
- Coöperatie Klaverblad Verzekeringen U.A.
- ERIKS B.V.
- CRH Nederland B.V.
- Cubis Systems / Filoform B.V.
- Expereo International B.V.
- Bouwinvest Real Estate Investors B.V.
- Yamato Europe B.V.
- Bose Products B.V.
- Amsterdam University of the Arts (Stichting Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten)
- Conservatorium of Amsterdam
Work highlights
- Advised Tile International Holding B.V. on the dismissal of the director/shareholder.
- Advised Amsterdam University of the Arts on employment law issues concerning employees being involved in demonstrations.
- Advised Bose Products B.V. on the reorganisation of its European headquarters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Arlette Putker-Blees, Irene van der Ven