Karlijn Kapel

Profile

Karlijn Kapel is a lawyer at Sørensen Advocaten in Rotterdam. She studied at Erasmus University Rotterdam: alongside a Bachelor's in Law and a Master's in Labour Law, she also earned a Bachelor's in Economics and Business Economics.

Karlijn has worked at Sørensen Advocaten since September 2014, first as a legal assistant and subsequently as a lawyer. In 2019 she completed the Postgraduate Programme in Labour Law (PALA) cum laude.

Karlijn lives with her husband and son in Rotterdam.

Areas of expertise

Karlijn's practice includes:

• employment contracts and employment conditions

• dismissal and settlement agreements

• employee participation and works council procedures

• reorganisations and restructuring

See labour law for the firm-wide offering.

Memberships

Karlijn is a member of the Dutch Association of Labour Law Lawyers (VAAN), the Rotterdam Association of Labour Law Lawyers (VRAA) and the Association of Young Labour Law Lawyers (VJAA).

The employer perspective

Employers bring Karlijn in for practical labour-law questions: contracts, dismissal, sick leave and the works council. She translates rules into concrete steps for HR and managers.

The employee perspective

Professionals value Karlijn's clear explanations on dismissal, non-compete clauses or employment conditions. She reviews documents and negotiates where that fits.

Reorganisations

In reorganisations, Karlijn works together with partners on reorganisations and reorganisations and mergers, one consistent line toward staff and management.

Working method

Karlijn works pragmatically and is easy to reach. Clients value her direct communication and quick turnaround. We discuss fees and scope in advance.

Direct contact

Get in touch with Karlijn directly:

• Email: kapel@sorensenadvocaten.nl

• Phone: +31 6 29199464

• Office: Sørensen Advocaten, Rotterdam — directions and contact

You can reach the legal secretariat via secretariaat@sorensenadvocaten.nl or +31 10 249 24 44.

Working with colleagues

Karlijn works within a close-knit team. On complex files, she coordinates with partners in labour law and corporate law.

Dismissal and termination

In dismissal and non-compete clause matters, Karlijn guides both employers and employees. See dismissal for more detail.

Sick employees

Sick leave and reintegration call for careful documentation. Karlijn advises on sick employees in connection with dismissal or reorganisation.

Who she works with

Employers, HR departments and professionals bring Karlijn in for labour-law questions.

CAO and collective matters

Collective rules via CAO law can shape dismissal or reorganisation. Karlijn determines which procedures are mandatory.

Contract of assignment

The line between employment and an assignment remains relevant. See contract of assignment for the review of these constructions.

Rotterdam and across the Netherlands

The firm is based in Rotterdam; Karlijn advises clients across the Netherlands. For directions: contact.

Employment contracts and changes

On starting employment, during a probationary period, when changing employment conditions or at the end of employment, Karlijn advises on the employment contract and documentation that holds up in a dispute.

Social security and employment costs

Questions around pay, benefits and employer costs sometimes touch on social security law. Karlijn coordinates with colleagues when that comes into play within a single file.

Agency work and flexible arrangements

Agency work, payrolling and flexible constructions call for precise arrangements. See temporary work constructions for the firm-wide offering; Karlijn helps with review and disputes.

Team and firm

See our lawyers for colleagues and areas of expertise, or organization for our working method and social engagement.

First conversation

In an introductory meeting, we discuss your question, its urgency, and which documents you already have. You get an initial assessment of the route, planning and cost, with no obligation to a longer engagement.

Fees

Hourly rates and working method are listed on rates. We discuss scope and costs in advance.

When do you need a lawyer?

For labour-law questions, dismissal, reorganisation or employee participation, whenever you are looking for an experienced labour-law lawyer.

Our approach

Pragmatic, clear and results-driven, with transparent arrangements.