Global firm DLA Piper utilises its international connections to advise on employment and pension issues, notably in relation to cross-border restructurings and M&A transactions. The team is experienced in matters involving workforces, dismissals, and transfers of undertaking. Johan Zwemmer chairs the practice and centres his work on corporate employment law and non-standard labour relations. He is a key figure for flexible workforce issues in the Dutch market. Hélène Bogaard is a transactional employment specialist who largely advises US clients, while Erik Lutjens is the go-to for pensions advice. Another notable team member is Jasper de Bok, who handles employment-related restructurings and M&A.
Testimonials
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‘The team are on top of our files, they are very aware of our strategy and proactively advise us on any developments (including in the markets) which could potentially impact us.’
‘Johan Zwemmer is a well seasoned, very practical and pragmatic advisor, who does not shy away from advising in a transparent way on opportunities and challenges.’
Key clients
- Accell
- Crawford
Work highlights
- Successfully acted for SITO in a high-stakes dispute with the trade unions over the interpretation of the Orsima collective labour agreement and whether it mandated a wage increase in line with the consumer price index.
- Successfully represented Stichting Bedrijfstakpensioenfonds voor het Beroepsvervoer over de Weg in appeal proceedings following a court ruling that Deliveroo is active in the road haulage sector and is therefore liable to pay pension contributions.