Employment law

Broad and specialist expertise
Boontje Advocaten & Mediators has focused on employment law since it was founded in 2001. Our broad expertise in this field of law allows us to serve our clients in a wide range of sectors, from small and medium-sized enterprises, listed companies and internationally operating companies, to public and semi-public authorities and non-profit organisations. We offer legal advice at all levels, from boardroom to individual employees. Our services are characterised by high quality and reliability, specialist expertise and personal involvement. We aim for long-term relationships with our clients and sustainable solutions for their issues and conflicts in the workplace.
Mediation advocacy and advo-coaching
Mediation advocacy and advo-coaching are two new approaches for solving legal issues and problems. Paul Boontje and Wouter Hes have each developed their own vision and approach of the legal profession. Paul as a mediator and Wouter as a coach, with the transformation of the lawyer’s role and responsibilities as the common denominator. A modern approach based on a unique procedure in which traditional views have been abandoned. A procedure that meets the general public’s wish to avoid unnecessary juridification and to aim for broader and more sustainable solutions. With specialist knowledge of the field of employment law conflicts and an awareness of legal pitfalls. And with a unique perspective on conflict management and a holistic approach.
Mediation
Mediation is a different approach to conflict management, opting for the harmony model rather than the tournament model. No polarisation and legal battle, but a faster route to a solution, whereby the parties themselves remain in control and jointly attempt to solve their dispute. The mediator helps the parties to restore communication and assists in the
negotiations towards an outcome that is acceptable to both parties. Several lawyers at Boontje have completed the mediator training course. Three registered mediators currently work at our office: Paul Boontje, Dianne van Moerkerk and Suzan van der Meer. They are all three demonstrably qualified and experienced in the field of employment law.