About Shearwaters

Shearwaters is a boutique law firm specializing in Dutch corporate employment law, based in Amsterdam’s financial district (Zuidas)

A Boutique Firm with a Global Outlook

With a team of highly specialized lawyers who have honed their expertise at top-tier firms such as Baker McKenzie, Linklaters, and Houthoff Buruma, we bring over 50 years of combined experience in high-profile employment law matters.

Our Areas of Expertise

We guide clients through the complexities of Dutch corporate employment law across three key areas:

Transactional Support

Employment law aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.

Strategic Advice

Proactive solutions for executive remuneration, compliance, and workforce management.

Litigation & Mediation

Resolving employment disputes with a sharp legal and strategic focus.

Shearwaters in a nutshell

Our clients value our hands-on approach and business-minded solutions. We are known for:

Building strong, long-term relationships with clients.
Delivering consistent, pragmatic, and results-oriented advice.
Identifying key issues quickly and cutting through complexity.
Providing sound judgment, not just technical expertise.

Shearwaters remains at the forefront of corporate employment law, ensuring our clients receive the highest level of legal service in a fast-moving international business environment.