‘At employment law boutique Liber Dock, the practice is well known for its strength in advising international clients in the financial and pharmaceutical sectors on a range of matters. Practice co-head Marian van Eck focuses on restructuring work and collective redundancies, often involving trade unions and work councils, while co-head Boudewijn Kanen, who specialises in employment and pension law, is well versed in advising on pension issues.’

‘Liber Dock is solution driven, flexible in cooperation and solid in their legal advice.’

‘The team is flexible, supportive, really listens and helps to understand the real question. Very reliable in delivering and managing realistic expectations. Very friendly and cooperative. ’

‘Liber Dock has a recognised team with proven expertise assisting financial services and pharmaceutical companies with high-level dismissals, as well as discussions with works councils and trade unions. The firm is also well versed in corporate reorganisation mandates, social plan negotiations and contractual employment matters. The team additionally advises on the employment considerations of M&A operations, including workforce integrations and TUPE matters.’

Strengths:

‘Liber Dock’s team is hands-on, pragmatic, proactive, available and to the point.’

‘We believe that because Liber Dock’s team has in-depth knowledge of the cases, it is able to provide solid recommendations.’

‘Our experience is that they are thorough, approach our cases from different angles and do their utmost to think in line with the company to arrive at a feasible solution for all parties involved.’

‘They are very experienced in dealing with any questions in labour law.’

‘Liber Dock’s strengths are its hands-on mentality, brief responses, accessibility and level of expertise. The team takes a diverse view of matters.’