Ontslagmeesters is a Dutch boutique employment law practice focused exclusively on dismissal and related workplace disputes. The firm positions itself as a specialist team of experienced ontslagjuristen who provide direct, practical advice and strategic negotiation to secure fair severance outcomes and protect clients rights during termination processes.

The practice is led by founders Nick and Jay, who combine litigation experience and employer-side insight to craft effective negotiation strategies. Ontslagmeesters emphasizes measurable results, reporting thousands of clients helped and a strong track record of recovering fair transition compensation and favourable settlement terms for employees.

Client service at Ontslagmeesters stresses speed, clarity and accessibility. The firm offers immediate, free initial advice, clear step-by-step guidance through settlement negotiations or litigation, and regular client updates, with a high percentage of cases resolved through employer-funded arrangements to minimise client expense.

About Ontslagmeesters
Practice areas
Employment & Labor
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Employment & Labor

Ontslagmeesters specialises in advising employees on dismissal matters, including settlement agreements, transitievergoeding calculations, dismissal after long-term illness and summary dismissal disputes. The team evaluates legal entitlements, prepares tailored negotiation strategies, calculates and verifies severance figures, and negotiates directly with employers to maximise client compensation while seeking solutions that protect future employability and income.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Lawsuits & Disputes

When negotiations do not secure a fair outcome, Ontslagmeesters represents clients in employment litigation and claims before Dutch courts and tribunals. The firm prepares legal pleadings, files requests where necessary, and conducts representation in hearings with an emphasis on converting negotiation positions into enforceable judgments or settlement agreements that reflect the client’s legal rights and financial needs.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

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