Sjoerd Backx

Sjoerd Backx is an attorney at law (advocaat) specializing in employment law at Kennedy Van der Laan, a prominent law firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.2 He advises and litigates for both national and international clients on various aspects of employment law, including dismissal law, illness, and employee participation.2

Sjoerd's career progression at Kennedy Van der Laan includes:

1. Student intern (student-stagiair)
2. Legal assistant (juridisch medewerker)
3. Master's student in Labor Law
4. Labor Law jurist
5. Attorney at law (advocaat)5

As an attorney at Kennedy Van der Laan, Sjoerd is part of a team of over 120 lawyers working for a diverse range of clients, from startups to multinational corporations.13 The firm, founded in 1992, is known for its specialist legal expertise in areas such as IT, IP, Privacy, and Insurance law.4

Kennedy Van der Laan is recognized for its unique approach to law practice, emphasizing work-life balance, societal impact, and a friendly work environment.13 The firm recently announced plans to donate 1% of its annual revenue to social causes through a newly established foundation.6