Mr.
Mr. C.P.M. Oerlemans Melinda Attorney
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Melinda Oerlemans has been working as an attourney at Wijn & Stael since January 2023. She specializes in employment law but also has a strong interest in corporate law. She advises and litigates in dismissal cases, reorganizations, and transfers of undertakings.

Focused on finding the best solutions 
Melinda is a driven and decisive lawyer with strong analytical skills. She quickly gets to the core of the matter and often finds creative, workable solutions. She enjoys the challenges that employment law offers: "Employment law involves constantly changing legislation, a lot of dynamism, and a great diversity of issues. This requires alertness and sharpness. I get energy from that and I like to sink my teeth into it. The more complex it gets, the more interesting I find it."

Broadly oriented 
Before joining Wijn & Stael, Melinda worked as a (senior) judicial clerk at the Zeeland-West-Brabant District Court. There, she gained broad experience in employment law and private law. This has taught her to view cases from different perspectives and to make an integral consideration.

Education

  • Master Corporate Law, 2020, Erasmus University Rotterdam 
  • Master Employment Law, 2020, Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Bachelor Tax Law, 2018, Leiden University 
  • Bachelor International Business Law, 2018, Leiden University 

Memberships

  • Member, VAAMN - Association of Employment Lawyers of Central Netherlands
  • Member, VJIP - Association of Young Litigation Lawyers
  • Member of the VJAA (Association of Young Employment Lawyers)

Representative practice 

  • Coordinated a cross-border advice to facilitate a client's restructuring efforts across multiple EU jurisdictions and advised on Dutch employment law implications.
  • Advised works councils and employers on the sale or transfer of companies, covering all relevant TUPE-related aspects and the co-determination process.
  • Advised employers on the interpretation and application of scope clauses in their collective agreements.
  • Represented clients in numerous employment law disputes before the district court and the Court of Appeal.
  • Advised various employers and service providers on contractual arrangements regarding the hire of self-employed professionals and temporary workers.
  • Counseled a number of employers on general employment law matters.
  • Assisted with the closure of company sites and facilities, as well as with mass layoffs, and negotiated with trade unions over severance packages.