The employment practice at CMS uses its global perspective and connections to advise its largely international client base on employment issues in the Netherlands. Reorganisations and related employment issues have become an increased focus of the firm, alongside advising on dismissals, collective bargaining agreements, and redundancies. Team lead Katja van Kranenburg-Hanspians is well versed in issues related to ESG and the TMT sector, often advising on whistleblower and compliance matters. Michiel van Dijk combines his sports and employment law expertise to advise sports organisations on various employment issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Extremely professional, knowledgeable and reliable.’

  • ‘Really experienced and pragmatic individuals who provide client-friendly advice. Very good at supporting us on cross-border work. Really helpful in guiding foreign companies through the complex works council environment.’

  • ‘Katja van Kranenburg is super experienced and gives very client-friendly and pragmatic advice.'

Key clients

  • RTI Blockchain
  • TJX
  • Snyk
  • Kuehne + Nagel
  • NEM Energy
  • Amgen
  • KNVB

Work highlights

  • Advising RTI Blockchain on legal discussions and negotiations related to the validity of non-compete and non-relationship clauses.
  • Advising Snyk on the impact in the Netherlands of a global reorganisation.
  • Advising Kuehne + Nagel on a number of high-profile and sensitive dismissal matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Katja van Kranenburg-Hanspians

Other key lawyers

Michiel van Dijk