Bird & Bird has been active in the restructuring arena, assisting clients with the related employment issues, including in connection with cross-border restructurings. The team also handles litigation involving the termination of contracts. Practice head Philip Hartman is well versed in mass redundancy cases and is skilled in matters that involve multiple jurisdictions. Marcus Huisman advises on co-determination matters.
Testimonials
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‘This team are not only able to facilitate our company's requests in multiple languages, but they do it to a high professional standard. They are also well connected throughout Europe, which simplifies any international questions and approaches needed. The team are incredibly friendly and easy to work with and are always available and willing to find flexible solutions to any problem.’
‘Their incredible level of detail in their work is outstanding. Furthermore, they are all caring yet professional. They are clear communicators and never leave a stone unturned. I will need to give a special mention here to Philip Hartman for his continuous support. Not only is he able to support on complex issues, but makes sure to always arrive prepared and informed with the latest developments before any discussion.’
‘All great communicators, quick to respond, open to feedback and very knowledgeable. Great cooperation, always!’
‘Pragmatism is a big added value that distinguishes Bird & Bird from the majority of the law firms in the Netherlands and in Europe. I also like their flexibility and their understanding of companies' logistics and internal processes.’
‘Philip Hartman has extremely significant knowledge and expertise, is clear about converting regulations into the most appropriate actions, and approachable.'
‘Very to-the-point and pragmatic advice, which is definitely not the standard but it is exactly what we are looking for as an employer.’
‘Philip Hartman is very authentic and a pleasure to work with - he puts himself in the shoes of the employer and considers the impact very well from different angles. He is critical and will keep challenging until he feels you have the right information that is needed for your case, but he does it in a respectful way and shows it comes from a place of wanting the best outcome for his clients.’
'Knowledgeable, result-focused approach whilst keeping an eye on cost versus impact.'
Key clients
- Philip Morris
- Royal Conservatoire and Academy of Art
- Sentinel One
- DAZN
- SMEG
- Neste
- Glaukos
- Verint
- WorldRemit
- Ricoh
- Envista
- Recor Medical
- Unit4
- ICON
- Enphase
- Swappie
- Nitro
- Fit for Me
- Gartner
- Mews Systems
- Bet365
- tesa
- Asics
Work highlights
- Advising a leading global business software firm on multiple restructuring rounds involving mass redundancies.
- Advising a global leading interior design and manufacturing company on a multi-jurisdictional restructuring.
- Acted for the Royal Conservatoire and the Royal Academy of Art in successful court proceedings related to the rescission of the employment contract of the director of the Academy of Art.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philip Hartman