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title: Our dismissal specialists | Dutch employment law
description: "Meet our dismissal specialists: experienced legal professionals helping employees with settlement agreements, negotiations and dismissal under Dutch law."
author: Jheroen
url: https://vaststellingsovereenkomst.org/en/about-us
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## Our dismissal specialists are 100% on your side

With more than 25 years of experience, we help employees fully protect their rights, obtain a higher severance payment or challenge a dismissal.

## Meet our dismissal specialists

Every dismissal case has a personal story behind it. Our specialists combine legal knowledge with attention to your situation and the outcome that matters to you.

![mr. Nathalie Geradts, dismissal specialist](https://vaststellingsovereenkomst.org/templates/yootheme/cache/7e/mr-nathalie-geradts-7e5ab38a.png)

### mr. Nathalie Geradts

“With my extensive experience, I know what matters most to employees.”

![mr. Edwin van Jaarsveld, dismissal specialist](https://vaststellingsovereenkomst.org/en/component/ajax/?p=image&src=%7B%22file%22%3A%22images%2Fbekend_van%2F2023%2Fedwinportret-gigapixel-low_res-scale-4_00x.jpg%22%2C%22thumbnail%22%3A%22720%2C720%2C%22%7D&hash=626563e0)

### mr. Edwin van Jaarsveld

“My aim is to achieve the best possible result for my client.”

![mr. Monica Wildervank, dismissal specialist](https://vaststellingsovereenkomst.org/templates/yootheme/cache/8e/mr-monica-wildervank-8e961228.png)

### mr. Monica Wildervank

“Firm but fair negotiations are my motto.”

![mr. Els Bakker, dismissal specialist](https://vaststellingsovereenkomst.org/templates/yootheme/cache/19/mr-els-bakker-197687f2.png)

### mr. Els Bakker

“My attention to the case and a thorough approach often produce the best result.”

![mr. Maarten Walst, dismissal specialist](https://vaststellingsovereenkomst.org/templates/yootheme/cache/1b/mr-maarten-walst-1bab87d9.png)

### mr. Maarten Walst

“My extensive litigation experience can be of great value to the client.”

## How our dismissal specialists can help

### Reviewing your settlement agreement

Have the reason for dismissal, termination date, severance payment, unemployment-benefit wording and other terms reviewed before you sign.

### Negotiating better terms

There is often room to improve the severance payment, garden leave, legal costs and restrictive clauses.

### Challenging a dismissal

If you disagree with the dismissal, obtain timely advice about your legal position, available options and applicable deadlines.

## Personal support when your job is at stake

Dismissal has legal, financial and personal consequences. Our specialists therefore consider not only the wording of an agreement, but also your income, Dutch unemployment-benefit position, future plans and negotiating position.

You receive clear explanations of the available options, enabling you to make an informed decision before accepting a termination arrangement or taking other important steps.

### Have you received a settlement agreement?

Have the proposal reviewed before signing and find out which improvements may be possible.

[Have your agreement reviewed](https://vaststellingsovereenkomst.org/en/let-your-settlement-agreement-be-reviewed)

[Contact us](https://vaststellingsovereenkomst.org/en/contact)

## Have you received a settlement agreement?

Have the proposal reviewed before signing and find out which improvements may be possible.

[Have your agreement reviewed](https://vaststellingsovereenkomst.org/en/let-your-settlement-agreement-be-reviewed)

[Contact us](https://vaststellingsovereenkomst.org/en/contact)