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Epke Spijkerman, partner and lawyer at BUREN, primarily advises national and international companies on all aspects of employment law relevant to them. He specialises in the employment law aspects of (international) mergers and acquisitions, business transfers, and restructurings. In addition, he possesses extensive knowledge of and experience with both collective and individual dismissal procedures, the dismissal of statutory directors, employment contract law, employment litigation, employee participation, and consultancy agreements.
Epke graduated in Dutch law from Leiden University. He also successfully completed the specialist postgraduate course in Employment Law (Post-Academic Programme in Employment Law) at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Previously, Epke was a partner at Boekel and at Dentons, one of the largest international law firms.
Epke is a member of the European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA), the Amsterdam Employment Lawyers Association, the Dutch Employment Lawyers Association, the Dutch Labour Law Association, the Association for Sports and Law, and the People Committee of AmCham.
Epke is recommended in the expert guides Chambers & Partners and Legal500 for his legal expertise and pragmatic approach to providing advice.
“Epke Spijkerman is solution-oriented and knows the employment market and practices in the Netherlands very well.” (Chambers & Partners Europe Guide | 2025)
“Epke Spijkerman advises clients on the employment aspects of cross-border corporate transactions as well as high-stakes consultations with works councils.” (Chambers & Partners | 2024)
“Epke is a pleasure to work with, in regard to competency, speed and mutual understanding." (Chambers & Partners | 2023)
Ranking | Chambers & Partners Europe Guide 2022
Epke Spijkerman of Buren N.V. advises clients on the employment aspects of cross-border corporate transactions and collective labour agreements. Clients appreciate that he "gives good, pragmatic advice and responds very quickly." | Band 5
Epke Spijkerman is described as “well prepared to advise on relationships between clients and trade unions and works councils. He is also experienced in handling contentious matters, including redundancies.” (Chambers & Partners | 2021)
Epke Spijkerman is described as “a clear communicator, who is flexible and provides pragmatic advice.” (Chambers & Partners | 2020)
Epke Spijkerman is described as "calm, open and very accessible." He earns praise for his "in-depth knowledge of labour law.” (Chambers & Partners | 2019)
“We have received excellent and diverse advice from Buren including business and employment advice. They take on board our needs and always try to find an innovative solution.” (The Legal 500 | 2025)
“Pragmatic approach and understanding of our business.” (The Legal 500 | 2024)
‘‘A very capable team with great personal contact. They truly understand our business and the needs we have.” (The Legal 500 | 2023)
“Easy to approach; open communication; and direct contact with the lawyers.” (The Legal 500 | 2022)
“Their pragmatic approach is not typical with solicitors.” (The Legal 500 | 2021)
“The team at Buren are very knowledgeable but also understand the human factor, which is rare from a legal perspective.” (The Legal 500 | 2020)
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