Liber Dock — Netherlands

Boudewijn Kanen

Boudewijn is a highly esteemed partner at and co-founder of Liber Dock, widely recognized for his unparalleled expertise and leadership in employment and pension law. With over 20 years of dedicated practice, Boudewijn has established himself as a pre-eminent figure in the field, particularly renowned for his specialization in corporate reorganizations, work council trajectories, collective bargaining agreements and pension law. His practical approach, combined with a thorough understanding of the legal intricacies, enables him to represent high-profile national and international clients in critical negotiations, achieving equitable and sustainable agreements. He is known for providing pragmatic, forward-looking solutions that go beyond standard approaches. · Employment

Erik Steenis

Attorney-at-law / Counsel (Corporate Employment Law & Employment Litigation) Corporate Employment Law, Litigator, Business-Focused, Strategic, Trusted Advisor Erik Steenis is a seasoned employment lawyer whose primary focus is the common ground between employment law and business law. Erik is registered with the Dutch bar for the specializations Employment Law and Civil Procedural Law. Erik gives advice about and litigates on subjects including employee dismissal, director dismissal, transfers of undertaking, employee participation ((European) Works Councils) and integrity issues in the workplace. His in-depth knowledge and strategic prowess makes him a reliable partner for clients seeking clear and practical legal advice. Erik’s recent work includes advising and litigation on: High‑stakes executive dismissals, including negotiating separation agreements and managing reputational and compliance risks. Complex employee and contractor dismissals, including the assessment of statutory grounds for termination, compliance with procedural requirements, strategic negotiation of settlement agreements and dismissal litigation (both as claimant as defendant). Non‑compete litigation, including the enforcement or challenge of post‑termination restrictive covenants, assessment of legitimate business interests, and representation in injunction proceedings. Guiding corporate reorganizations, including the development of restructuring strategy, preparation of legal documentation, management of Works Council consultation procedures, and oversight of implementation in accordance with statutory requirements and Social Plans. Transfers of undertaking, ensuring seamless employee transition and compliance during mergers, acquisitions, and carve‑outs. Employee participation, including strategic guidance to the business and Works Councils and European Works Councils during reorganizations. CLA interpretation matters, advising employers on the proper construction, scope, and practical application of collective labor agreements. Various cross‑border employment matters, coordinating with international teams from befriended firms to align employment and business considerations. · Employment

Jorryt Bruijnzeels

Jorryt is an associate specialising in employment law, advising and representing clients in a broad range of employment-related matters. His practice covers both advisory work and litigation, including individual and collective dismissals, employment disputes, and employment aspects of corporate transactions. He supports clients in navigating complex legal and strategic issues, with a focus on delivering clear, practical, and commercially sound solutions. · Employment

Linda Brouwer

Experienced Corporate Employment Lawyer and current Senior Counsel at Liber Dock since March 2015 with a total of 20 years in the legal field. Advising and litigating for mainly employers, higher management or Works Councils on all employment related aspects, with a variety of sub-specialties including collective redundancies, employee participation (works council processes), transfer of undertakings (TUPE) and employment litigation. · Employment

Mandy Ruijssenaars

Mandy Ruijssenaars is an experienced corporate employment lawyer and current Counsel at Liber Dock. She advises employers, higher management and works councils on all employment related aspects, including (collective) dismissal procedures, redundancies, employee participation (works council processes) and employment conditions. She is known for her in-depth legal expertise combined with a business-partner approach, delivering practical and strategic advice to HR and board members. · Employment / Labour

Marian van Eck

Marian van Eck is a Founding with over 25 years of experience in law, including approximately 12 years as partner at a prestigious law firm on Amsterdam’s Zuidas. She specializes in complex and (media-)sensitive change processes involving trade unions, works councils, supervisory boards and executive management. Her expertise covers large collective redundancies, complex business transfers ranging from 10 to 1,000 employees, harmonization of employment conditions, corporate restructuring and numerous works council processes. She has also designed appropriate participation structures in both national and international companies. Marian advises at board and supervisory level, but also works closely with works councils and HR directors to develop strategy for collective bargaining agreements and redundancy schemes. She is known for her ability to oversee the entire field, her understanding of business political dynamics, and for creating innovative, tailored solutions together with her business partners. · Employment

Marize Verhagen

Attorney at Liber Dock, specialising in individual and collective employment law, combining academic expertise (Phd in collective labour law) and litigation practice, with a focus on complex employment structures, collective labour agreements, and strategic advisory work. · Employment & Labour