Emilie van der Lans
Partner & Employment Lawyer
“You make the difference not by waiting for the wind to die down, but by learning to sail in the storm.”
Emilie van der Lans
Partner & Employment Lawyer
“You make the difference not by waiting for the wind to die down, but by learning to sail in the storm.”
Emilie van der Lans is an experienced employment lawyer and, since starting her practice in 2007, has been known for her legal acumen and strategic mindset. She quickly gets to the heart of the matter—including interests and undercurrents—and finds solutions that are both legally robust and practically feasible. She also regularly appears in court to advocate for her clients’ interests.
Whether it concerns a reorganization, a sensitive severance package, or a works council process, she switches gears quickly, maintains an overview, and negotiates the best deal for her client. With her experience in complex employment law issues at private companies and government bodies, she knows how decision-making truly works. This makes her particularly effective in cases with multiple interests and parties. Together with her team, she ensures clear direction, short lines of communication, and practical solutions, even in challenging situations.
Expertise & Specialization
Reorganizations
From strategic preparation to works council procedures and individual settlement of employment relationships through settlement agreements or procedures with UWV.
Executive matters
Strategic advice on sensitive departure arrangements for directors and senior management.
Co-determination
Support for both employers and works councils in advisory and consultation processes.
Employment law for organizations
Regular sparring partner for illness, dismissal, contract formation or implementation of new legislation.
Dismissal Cases
Negotiations in the event of disrupted employment relationships, poor performance, integrity issues, long-term disability, and summary dismissal.
Approach & Methodology
Easily accessible – clients have direct contact, without intermediary secretarial involvement.
Strategic and practical approach – solutions are both well-considered and executable.
Committed until the issue is resolved – even in complex or deadlocked situations, a solution is always found.
Approachable and transparent – clear about approach, progress, and costs.
Education & Work Experience
- Founder & Partner – Wessel van der Lans Advocaten (2019 – present)
- Partner – Hemony Advocaten (2018 – 2019)
- Senior Legal Advisor – Ministry of Finance (2015 – 2018)
- Postgraduate specialization in Employment Law: Grotius (2011)
- Employment Lawyer and Salary Partner – Van der Steenhoven Advocaten (2007 – 2015)
Publications & Memberships
- Member of the Association of Employment Law Attorneys Netherlands (VAAN)
- Member of the Dutch Bar Association
- Regular speaker and guest lecturer on current employment law topics
- Member of an appeals committee in Central Netherlands
- Contributor to various professional publications and online media
Registration disclosure for legal areas
Emilie van der Lans is registered in Employment Law.
Based on this registration, she is required to earn ten continuing education points annually in each registered main legal area according to the standards of the Dutch Bar Association.
Contact Emilie van der Lans
Would you like to discuss a reorganization, employment conflict, or would you like Wessel van der Lans as your regular legal sparring partner? Get in touch.
Training
For regular clients, Emilie regularly provides:
- Employment law updates
- HR workshops on dismissal
- Training on increased influence for works councils
