Employment

Baker McKenzie

Client Satisfaction

Baker McKenzie's large employment practice is adept at handling corporate employment law matters, including M&As and restructurings, as well as assisting with complex collective dismissals, cross-border matters, and investigations. The group is equally strong at providing clients with boardroom advice. The team is jointly led by the 'outstanding' Mirjam De Blécourt and the 'very knowledgeable' Danielle Pinedo. Remke Scheepstra left the firm in April 2024.

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Testimonials

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‘My experience with Baker McKenzie has been exceptional. They truly prioritize their clients and have an impressive grasp of our business needs. What sets them apart is their ability to connect us with top legal experts worldwide, all managed by my reliable local contact. Their expertise and vast international network make them our go-to firm for high-stakes matters. The team is incredibly responsive and ensures that their follow-ups are both practical and thorough.’
‘Mirjam de Blécourt is an outstanding lawyer with exceptional technical knowledge and excellent negotiating skills. Her creativity, hands-on approach, and responsiveness make her a true pleasure to work with. Mirjam always goes the extra mile to understand our needs and deliver solutions that fit perfectly. Her ability to navigate our complex global legal issues with ease and her dedication to us truly set her apart; I haven’t met a better employment lawyer than her.'
‘The Baker McKenzie team stands out from other big law firms for its standalone employment practice. Also, the firm is truly international with locations globally making it easy to work together on local and global projects. The team is very diverse in all aspects, particularly Danielle Pinedo is a role model. The team is strong in terms of providing for pragmatic advice, thinking out of the box combining with high level legal advice. The team is very innovative.’
‘An individual that really stands out in the team is Danielle Pinedo. She is extremely knowledgeable and very creative.'
‘Good harmony within the team. Fast responses.'
‘Mirjam de Blécourt and Danielle Pinedo are both top-class lawyers who are very involved, responsive and always available. ’

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