Employment Law and HR

As an HR professional, you know how important it is to keep abreast the latest developments and trends in the field of employment law and HR. You want to help your organisation attract, retain and develop the best talent, while also complying with complex and dynamic legislation both nationally and internationally. But how do you do that in a time of rapid changes, increasing competition and growing stakeholder expectations?

We understand the challenges you face. That is why we offer you a wide range of services in employment law and HR, taking into account your specific situation, goals and needs. Whether it concerns (cross-border) reorganisations, mergers and acquisitions, expansions, flexible and remote working, HR compliance or sustainability. We have the expertise and experience to help you achieve your goals.

How can we help you?

(Cross-border) reorganisations
Employment law supports both national and international reorganisations. Advice on legislation regarding relocation and collective dismissal and the associated obligations regarding consultation, including regulations on works councils, unions, and employee representations.
Global expansion
Expansion into new countries and markets, including applicability of collective labour agreements, drafting contracts and policies and mandatory employment law compliance.
HR compliance
Gaining insight into how compliant you are with relevant HR laws and regulations. Guidance on improvement programs. Advising you and keeping you informed of changes in employment legislation and what this means for you, enabling you to manage risks and reputation. Customised (international, by country or region) training programs, designed to train your teams on (international) employment law. Covering topics such as recruitment and selection, diversity and inclusion and cross-border working. The development and implementation of a sustainability strategy and reporting requirements under the CSRD and CSDDD.
Mergers and acquisitions
During due-diligence employment law aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including demergers, carve-outs and restructurings, identify potential risks to ensure a smooth transition. A key component is integration planning, which involves developing strategies for merging corporate cultures, systems and processes. Harmonisation of employment conditions and research on applicable collective agreements are also important here.

Organisational change and restructuring
Implementing organisational changes and assessing the most efficient way of working together. How to appoint people in the right place in line with regulations and how a change adds value to your organisation. This is not only limited to preparing the transaction, but also strategic advice on post-deal activities, for example, harmonisation of employment conditions and research on applicable collective agreements.
Flexible and remote working
To enable remote working domestically and globally, you need innovative solutions that not only meet current legal requirements, but your organisation also needs efficient and productive employees who work flexibly and remotely.
Flexible working relationships
Efficient and responsible use of flexible employment relations in the complex and changing national and international landscape.
Employee participation law
Advising both directors and works councils/trade unions in employee participation processes. Here, building a strong and positive mutual relationship and a pragmatic approach in such trajectories is key
HR and employment documentation
Writing, negotiating, reviewing and harmonising employment conditions processes. Including employment agreements, management agreements, secondment agreements, policies and handbooks. More specifically: staff handbooks, confirmation letters, ‘remote working’ agreements and whistleblower arrangements.
Sustainable (green) terms of employment
Support for sustainable initiatives, such as integrating green employment conditions and strengthening human rights in your employment policy. By doing so, you create a sustainable and positive impact on both your business and society. Listen to our podcast episode on sustainable employment conditions and read more about social sustainability.