Over Henrike van de Laar
Henrike van de Laar is advocaat bij AKD. De afgelopen 20 jaar heeft zij ruime ervaring opgedaan in het arbeidsrecht in de breedste zin. Henrike richt zich in het bijzonder op de arbeidsrechtelijke aspecten van internationale M&A-deals, medezeggenschapstrajecten, internationale herstructureringen, grensoverschrijdende en flexibele arbeid en complexe juridische procedures. Zij adviseert met name multinationale ondernemingen in diverse sectoren, waaronder energie, werving & selectie, farmaceutica en de automobielbranche. Door haar jarenlange ervaring is zij goed in staat praktische oplossingen te bedenken voor complexe arbeidsrechtelijke problemen. Cliënten waarderen haar proactieve en pragmatische aanpak, en beschrijven Henrike als snel, to the point en prettig om mee samen te werken.
Henrike heeft diverse rankings in Chambers Europe gehad. Door de jaren heen heeft Chambers Europe geschreven:
- 'Henrike van de Laar wins the admiration of clients for her efficient service.',
- 'Clients value Henrike van de Laar's "quick, to-the-point and clear" advice and describe her as "a pleasant person who understands the needs of the business and has a pragmatic approach to legal matters." She advises a roster of multinational clients, including those based in Asia, on transactional employment mandates and day-to-day human resources matters.'
- 'Henrike van de Laar is "to the point, proactive, practical and effective," according to clients. She is experienced in flexible labour matters, works council litigation and international restructuring projects.'
- 'Henrike van de Laar "is an absolute dream to work with" according to interviewees, who also add that "she is very good at looking after clients." She demonstrates expertise in employment litigation, outsourcing and negotiations with trade unions. She frequently advises clients from the gaming, recruitment and energy industries.'
In the Legal 500 EMEA werd Henrike als volgt beschreven:
- 'Henrike van de Laar is highlighted for 'thinking with the client to find the most workable solution and being to-the- point'.'
- ‘Henrike van de Laar is accessible and responds quickly to requests for help. Thanks to her strong analytical skills, she quickly gets to the heart of the matter. She is knowledgeable, accurate and acts decisively.’
- ‘In particular, I work with Henrike van de Laar. She is great to work with. She can be reached quickly and always makes time to provide us with expert advice. She not only looks at the purely legal issues but also thinks ahead pragmatically. She has an eye on the requirements of our organisation and not only looks for the best legal solution but also for the best solution for the organisation. After experience with several lawyers and various offices, she clearly adds extra value.’
Henrike is lid van de International Bar Association (IBA), de European Employment Lawyers’ Association (EELA), de Vereniging Arbeidsrecht Advocaten Nederland (VAAN), de Vereniging Arbeidsrecht Advocaten Amsterdam (VAAA) en de Vereniging voor Arbeidsrecht (VvA).