Annelinde Janssen Lawyer - Senior Employment law

Biography

Annelinde has been working as an employment lawyer at Dirkzwager since 2015. Annelinde advises medium-sized and large (international) companies, whereby she mainly focuses on advising on international (cross-border) aspects (including expats) of employment law. Annelinde also supervises reorganisations and provide legal support on individual employment law cases. For example sick employees, immediate and/or individual dismissal, etc.

Annelinde also regularly advises on the appointment and dismissal of statutory directors, as well as on management agreements. In doing so, she focuses on the interfaces with tax law and corporate law. Annelinde has experience with the application of the Standard for Remuneration Act (‘WNT’) on behalf of employers in the non-profit sector. 

In her work, Annelinde uses a down-to-earth and realistic approach and looks for practical solutions for her clients.

Some examples of Annelinde's work:

• Advising on cross-border working and international private law (e.g. expats), both from abroad in the Netherlands and vice versa;
• Assisting with the closure of a company with 110 employees involved;
• Supervising the relocation of a company with 350 employees;
• Drafting and reviewing various personnel handbooks and/or collective termination conditions (Social Plan);
• Advising on the appointment and dismissal of internationally operating statutory director(s);

Testimonials about Annelinde:

• Head of HR of a large international company in the pharmaceutical sector: "In recent years, Annelinde has more than successfully assisted us with small and large reorganisations, including a company relocation, and guided us through various individual and often complex dismissal cases. In addition, she acted as a sparring partner for everyday labour law issues. Her excellent interpersonal skills, ready knowledge, speed and competence are extraordinary. I speak on behalf of the entire HR team when I say that we always experience the cooperation as very pleasant!" (loosely translated from Dutch)

• HR Manager at a global player in the breeding industry: "In my role as HR Manager I have worked together with Annelinde Janssen for many years. She has supported me adequately in various (complex) legal issues, such as the guidance of individual absenteeism or (instant) dismissal, to employee surveys. As a client, she was always there for you, so that we as a company could respond quickly when the situation called for it. What I admire about her is the fact that she was a good sparring partner and, where necessary, made you aware of the role of 'good employment practices'. In addition to her excellent professional and legal knowledge, she knew how to translate this into practice in a pleasant manner." (loosely translated from Dutch)

• Head of HR of a large international company in the pharmaceutical sector: “Annelinde Janssen is the best external lawyer I ever worked with. She is really supporting the company as a business partner, is proactive and thinks with the client to find different solutions. As an external lawyer she supported my company on labor law advice related to several reorganizations, she helped us to review our company handbook (local CLA) and manage very difficult individual dismissal cases. Annelinde was always an added value and a really good HR sparring partner. A very positive and collaborative person whom it’s a pleasure to work with. As an expat it’s easy to say, having a partner you can trust is essential. With her I always felt supported. Last year I got a promotion and moved to my next role. I suggested the new HR head to work with her. The team was impressed by her professionalism, efficiency and strategic support.”