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Katja van Kranenburg-Hanspians

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Advocaat | Head of Employment & Pensions | Head of TMC

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Katja van Kranenburg-Hanspians

Partner
Advocaat | Head of Employment & Pensions | Head of TMC

Contact
CMS Derks Star Busmann
Atrium - Parnassusweg 737
1077 DG Amsterdam
PO Box 94700
1090 GS Amsterdam
Netherlands
Languages English, Dutch, Armenian

Katja van Kranenburg-Hanspians heads the Employment Group and the Technology, Media & Communications Sector Group of CMS in the Netherlands. As an employment lawyer, she advises (international) companies about high profile employment law matters. Her pragmatic and straightforward way of working enables companies to take strategic decisions. She is very much interested in the new technologies and skills and the impact & opportunities of technology on work.​

Her enthusiasm for technology and skills comes together in her role as Lead of the Human Capital Agenda of the Dutch Blockchain Coalition and of the Netherlands AI Coalition. The joint focus is to speed up the knowledge of blockchain and AI in education, to support organizations in getting a better understanding of the changes in their industries when working with these technologies and to increase opportunities for students, employees and others who seek paid work to understand the benefits of these technologies. 

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She was excellent, she guided us through two very complex employment termination cases.

The Legal 500 EMEA, 2021

She was excellent, she guided us through two very complex employment termination cases.

The Legal 500 EMEA, 2021

Relevant experience

  • Advised an international chemical and transportation company on the cross-border restructuring of its activities. The advice included cross-border transfer of undertaking of employees within the EU, negotiations with trade unions and works council on terms and redundancies, coordination of work streams of the five affected jurisdictions.
  • Advised the European Commission on the legal aspects of a possible transfer of undertaking in light of an international tender process involving five jurisdictions including coordinating these work streams. Overall lead on employment, procurement, IT, IP and corporate advice presented.
  • Employment lead for Advance Publications in its acquisition of the shares of Stage Entertainment.
  • Advising Accor with regard to co-determination topics related to various types of national and cross-border transactions.
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Memberships & Roles

  • Dutch Employment Law Association (VAAN)
  • Board member of the Employment & Pensions PAG
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Awards & Rankings

  • The Legal 500 EMEA, 2024, Katja van Kranenburg is Recommended
  • Who's Who Legal, 2022, Global Leader Blockchain
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Education

  • Labour Law, Grotius Academy for Post-Graduate Law Studies
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Expertise

01/08/2023
CMS Expert Guide to Dismissals and Termination of Employment
 This year has seen unemployment reach historic lows in many economies. With inflation and interest rates rising, however, employers may face fresh pressures to review their workforce and see where efficiencies can be achieved.  Terminating an employ
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17/09/2024
Introduction to the AI Act: Legal Challenges and Opportunities
The AI Act is a fact. We are delighted to invite you to attend our upcoming we­bin­ar "In­tro­duc­tion to the AI Act: Legal Challenges and Opportunities" on Tuesday 17 September 2024 from 12:00 to 13:00...
Event Artificial Intelligence (AI)
26/07/2024
On your radar | Issue 25
Key employment issues to be aware of internationally  
Publication
19/06/2024
AI Regulations in the EU, UK, and Asia: Essential Insights for HR and Employers
Join the members of the International CMS Employment and Pensions team for a webinar designed specifically for HR professionals, corporate leaders, and legal experts who need to stay ahead of the developments in the AI regulations across jurisdictions. Why Attend? The EU AI Act is poised to reshape the framework within which businesses operate. Understanding its implications is crucial for managing compliance and leveraging AI technology effectively within your HR practices. This webinar, led by employment law experts from CMS, will cover:Overview of the most important regulations in the EU AI Act for em­ploy­ersSpe­cif­ic impacts of the EU AI Act on roles, AI skills, AI-policies and the relationship with the works councilInsights on AI regulation in the UK and AsiaThe session will be conducted in English and is free of charge. We look forward to seeing you.
Event Artificial Intelligence
25/04/2024
On your radar | Issue 24
Key employment issues to be aware of internationally
Publication
27/03/2024
CMS ranked in the Legal 500 EMEA 2024
The latest rankings of the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) are out. We would like to thank our clients for their trust in us and their feedback. Our lawyers are described as 'personal...
News
25/03/2024
CMS advises Oliver Wyman on acquisition Innopay
CMS advised Oliver Wyman on its acquisition of all shares in the capital of Innopay. Innopay is an international consultancy firm specialised in digital transactions. They help companies anywhere in the...
Deals
31/01/2024
On your radar | Issue 23
Key employment law developments and expected trends for 2024
Publication
20/12/2023
COP28 Update – 20 December 2023
COP28 has seen a host of pledges and agreements, and the CMS team has been reflecting on the announcements and sharing their experiences of COP28 on the CMS COP28 Hub. Here, we roundup the latest commentary...
Law-Now Energy & Climate Change
14/12/2023
ESG Power Hour: Discover the trends for 2024
We cordially invite you to the webinar "ESG Power Hour: Discover the Trends for 2024" on Thursday 14 December 2023, from 08:30 to 09:30 AM, live via GoTo Webinar.
Event Webinar
06/09/2023
On your radar | Issue 22
Key employment issues to be aware of internationally
Publication
16/08/2023
Whistleblower protection and reporting channels in the Netherlands
1. Is there a law on whistleblowing in your country? Yes. As of 18 February 2023, the Whistleblowers Protection Act (in Dutch: Wet bescherming klokkenluiders) ("WPA"), which transposess the EU Directive...
Expert Guide Employment & Pensions
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01/08/2023
Dismissals and Termination of Employment in the Netherlands
1. Dismissal of employees 1.1 Reasons for dismissal In order to unilaterally terminate an employment agreement for an indefinite period of time, other than termination during the probationary period...
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