Joris
Oster

Managing Partner Advocaat
Employment

Contact

T +31 (0)20 30 35 995 M +31 (0)6 202 35 006 E joris.oster@florent.nl LinkedIn vCard

about Joris

Before joining Florent, Joris worked at Allen & Overy, for which he also worked in its New York office, and was head of the employment & benefits practice group of Simmons & Simmons Amsterdam for twelve years. Joris is partner in the Employment practice and Managing Partner of Florent.

Expertise

Joris advises and litigates on a variety of employment law topics, including dismissals, collective redundancies, investigations, remuneration issues and works council issues.

What else
Joris speaks Dutch and English. He sits on the board of the Amsterdam Employment Lawyers Association (VAAA) and is a member of the Dutch Employment Lawyers Association (VAAN). Joris has post-graduate degree (Grotius) in employment law (cum laude). Joris is recognized as a thought leader by Who’s Who Legal, and is ranked both in Chambers and Legal 500. 

Track Record &
Recognition

Advising a pharmaceutical and a biotech company on their collective dismissal processes.

Advising an international entertainment company in connection with an internal investigation into allegations of sexual harassment allegations against a senior executive.

Acting as a Dutch financial institution’s lead employment counsel on a range of matters, varying from individual dismissals to organizational changes to ad hoc queries.

Representing a tech company in a multi-million euro dispute with two former directors, involving directors' liability, good/bad-leaver discussions and valuation of shares.

"Joris Oster is a storyteller. He understands what his clients need and he is able to put their issues into the wider context. It is very pleasant to work with him and he is always available to help." (2024)

“Joris Oster knows his clients very well and comes up with very good solutions.” (2024)

Acting as a Dutch financial institution’s lead employment counsel on a range of matters, varying from individual dismissals to organizational changes to ad hoc queries.