Jordie Wessel is a dedicated lawyer. Since 2002, Jordie has developed into a specialist in the field of employment law, dismissals and reorganisation/restructuring. You can count on her for a constructive approach to conflicts, a diplomatic attitude and personal involvement.

In 2011, Jordie completed the Postgraduate Course in Employment Law (‘PALA’), a course specialising in employment law. In addition to advising, mediating, negotiating and litigating, Jordie regularly serves on complaints committees within reorganisations. Read more

Emilie van der Lans is an experienced attorney specializing in employment law, with a focus on employers in the media industry, healthcare, education and the public sector. Since 2007, she has offered legal advice that meets the needs of employers, directors and works councils.

Experience and Background

• 2019 - Present: Founder and Partner at Wessel Van der Lans Lawyers. With a team of six specialists, she handles employment law issues for employers, works councils and directors.
• 2018 – 2019: Partner at Hemony Advocaten.
• 2015 – 2018: Senior Legal Advisor at the Ministry of Finance.
• 2007 – 2015: Employment lawyer at Van der Steenhoven Advocaten.

Nathalie van der Jagt graduated in labor law from Leiden University in 2021 and, after several legal internships, started working as a legal assistant at a law firm on the Zuidas business district. Since January 2022, she has been working at Wessel Van der Lans Employment Lawyers.

Nathalie focuses on employment law in the broadest sense, including dismissals, reorganizations, co-determination law and disputes about employment conditions and non-competition clauses. Read more

Esmée Koster completed her studies at Leiden University after a master's degree in Employment Law. After various internships within the legal profession, she started her career at a law firm in The Hague and has been working at Wessel Van der Lans Advocaten since May 1, 2024. 

Esmée deals with employment law in the broadest sense. She advises national and international clients on dismissal, sickness and employee participation law, the interpretation of a collective labour agreement and updating handbooks and employment conditions policies. Read more

Ymke Stam has been working as a paralegal at Wessel Van der Lans Employment Laywers since July 2024. She has completed two master's degrees, including a master's in Labor Law at Leiden University and a master's in Health Law at the University of Amsterdam. 

During her studies, Ymke completed internships at various law firms. At Wessel Van der Lans Employment Lawyers, Ymke focuses on a wide range of employment law issues, including dismissal cases, restructurings, employee participation law and disputes about terms and conditions of employment. Read more

Britt Tromp is a valued member of our team at Wessel van der Lans Employment Lawyers. As an office assistant, she plays a crucial role in keeping our daily operations running smoothly.

With her excellent organizational skills, Britt ensures that our lawyers' calendars are accurately managed and that all administrative tasks are completed in a timely manner. Read more