Laurie Kuijpers
Simmons & SimmonsSimmons & Simmons is known for its sector expertise in TMT, asset management and finance, where it assists clients with both employment and pension issues. The employment aspects of corporate transactions and reorganisations, redundancy projects, and cross-disciplinary employment matters such as compliance investigations and remuneration issues all fall within the scope of the practice. Pensions specialist Laurie Kuijpers co-leads the practice with recently promoted partner and employment expert Annemarie Elenbaas.
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Testimonials
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‘Hands-on and practical approach.’
‘Annemarie Elenbaas is always able to be reached, has up-to-date knowledge, good and constructive brainstorming, and quick and practical answers.’
‘The team offers highly tailored, commercial advice on a very timely basis. The team is very responsive and easily grasps the issues at hand, providing very clear and concise oral and written advice.’
‘The team members have taken the time to understand our mindset and how we work as an organisation. This enables them to really add value to the advice they provide and makes the advice invaluable to us. The individuals are also extremely responsive and are able to often arrange urgent calls on short notice. This is very much appreciated.’
Key clients
- Meta Global Inc/Facebook Netherlands B.V.
- Booking.com
- VEON
- Zimmer Biomet
- BP Plc.
- Broekman
- Gilde Equity Management (GEM) Benelux
- AXA XL
- Sodastream
- Progress
- Monument Re/Monument Assurance Luxembourg
- Redefine Meat
- Lemonade Insurance
- Biscuit International
- Billups
- Lightrock LLP
- Air Products Nederland B.V.
Work highlights
- Advising Meta Inc/Facebook Netherlands B.V. on the implementation of large-scale global lay-offs which are affecting the Netherlands and the set-up of the Dutch works council.
- Advised and assisted Monument Limited Assurance (Monument Re Group) with the employment aspects of the acquisition of Integrale and its Dutch and Luxembourg pensions portfolio.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Laurie Kuijpers, Annemarie Elenbaas