Dentons
Client SatisfactionThe employment and labour practice at Dentons regularly advises corporate management on labour law issues such as collective labour agreements and negotiations with trade unions. Advising on employment issues related to M&A transactions, restructurings, and outsourcing is another strength of the firm. Eugenie Nunes chairs the practice and is experienced in advising corporate entities on employment law issues, as well as representing companies in employment disputes. She is also well versed in negotiating collective bargaining agreements and works closely together with Marije Ozinga. Pensions specialist Johanne Boelhouwer, who was promoted to partner in May 2023, is also noted.
Testimonials
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‘Johanne Boelhouwer is able to quickly get to the essence of a matter and is able to easily explain things to people regardless of their HR experience level. Furthermore, she is always there when a matter is high priority and speed is required.’
‘Dentons has an extreme quick turnaround in replying. There is a lot of continuity in the team so the contact person really gets to know the company. Furthermore, their advice is always to the point, easy to read and does not leave a lot of room for interpretation. So you have close collaboration and a high level of service.’
‘Good responsiveness, very professional, and they understand our business and environment because we have built a longer-term relationship. They simplify the answers and options, and really connect and collaborate, and are solution driven even if we have taken a different approach in the beginning, bringing us back on track.’
‘Eugenie Nunes is one of a kind - very dedicated and client focused, with excellent knowledge of the legal framework and creative in finding solutions for complicated matters. She has an out-of-the-box mindset.’
‘Eugenie Nunes is our go-to employment attorney, and she is responsive, practical, and easy to work with.’
‘Dentons' Netherlands office stands out in the legal landscape for its exceptional commitment and unwavering passion for serving clients. What truly sets them apart is their relentless dedication to providing practical, commercially sound advice. Clients can trust Dentons to go beyond the ordinary, offering innovative solutions and a deep understanding of their business needs.’
‘Eugenie Nunes and Marije Ozinga form an exceptional team, each bringing unique strengths to the table. Eugenie stands out for her highly specialised knowledge, which she combines with an exceptional talent for finding practical, commercially driven solutions to our business challenges. Marije distinguishes herself with her ability to comprehend the intricacies of our business and its specific needs. Her friendly and composed demeanour make every interaction a pleasure.’
‘Great team with Eugenie Nunes and Marije Ozinga as my key partners. Proactive, highly motivated, and provide a good translation of legal advice into all different jurisdictions.’
Key clients
- AXA
- Regus (IWGPlc)
- CBRE
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
- Nike
- Pathé Theatres
- Yanmar
- Mott MacDonald
- Village Farms
- Foot Locker
- Works council Microsoft
- Lighthouse Netherlands
- Sonder Inc.
- Wajer Yachts
- Movendo Capital
- Cushman & Wakefield
- Syniti
- The Social Hub
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Hoshizaki
- Repeats Group
- Delin Property
- CaseWare
- Qualitas Energy
- Valvoline
- Nelipak
- Rackspace
Work highlights
- Assisting Sonder Holdings with managing all the relevant employment issues when acquiring new locations within the Netherlands and abroad.
- Advising Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co, as co-counsel with Simpson Thatcher Bartlett and as part of a large international Dentons team, on and coordinating the employment and labour aspects of the acquisition of S&P Global's engineering solutions business, for $975 million in cash.
- Acting for a global professional services and insurance firm in an ongoing pensions dispute, where the insurance firm is being challenged on advice it gave to its client over its pension scheme arrangements, specifically regarding the indexation of a group of former employees' pensions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eugenie Nunes