Partner, Co-Head of Global Employment Practice
Floris van de Bult
Floris van de Bult, an Amsterdam based employment Partner and the Co-head of the Global Employment practice, advises on both domestic and international companies on strategic employment matters such as board room advice, remuneration, cross-border reorganisations, investigations, diversity & inclusion, high-end litigation and the employment and benefits aspects (including incentives) of complex international M&A transactions.
Advising Adevinta on strategic employment law matters in Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands.
Advised dsm-firmenich, on its agreement with CVC Capital Partners (CVC) to divestits Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) business for an enterprise value ofapproximately €2.2 billion, including an earnout of up to €500 million.
Advised Czechoslovak Group on the largest-ever defence listing and largest European IPO since 2022.
Advised HERA United on becoming the first independent women's professional football club in the Netherlands.
Advised Prosus' and Naspers' on international employment, incentives, pensions and remuneration matters.
Advised Unilever on the intended sale of The Vegetarian Butcher to Vivera.
Advised Blue Sky Group on the intended sale of its asset management activities to Achmea Investment Management.
Advised Aalberts, a global technology company headquartered in the Netherlands, specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-precision products and systems for various industries.
Advised Pon on complex and strategic employment matters, including boardroom issues, Diversity & Inclusion, and strategic terminations.
Seconded to Vedior N.V. (now part of Randstad) 2005
Seconded to Allen & Overy Paris office 2007
Post Graduate Employment Education Erasmus University Rotterdam (cum laude) 2009
Joined Clifford Chance as counsel and head of the Employment practice 2015
Partner since 2016
Professional bodies
Member of the VAAN, VvA, VPR, and the VFR, respectively the national associations for employment law specialists, the association for privacy law and the association for financial law
Awards and citations
Floris' ability to coordinate
seamlessly across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining consistent quality
and service levels is exceptional. He is highly responsive, proactive in his
communication and skilled at explaining complex legal matters in accessible,
business-friendly terms.
Chambers Europe 2026
Floris distinguishes himself
through his strong relationship management and deep understanding of our
business need. Cambers Europe 2026
With Floris van de Bult, it is almost like calling a friend with how easy it is. He provides super pragmatic advice and is able to translate super complex matters. Chamber quotes of 2025
Floris van de Bult is intrinsically knowledgeable. He keeps a close eye on things and makes sure he stays well informed. Chamber quotes of 2025
Floris van de Bult is always available and very pleasant. If there is some stress, he will try to not make things more stressful. Chamber quotes of 2025
I have a lot of respect for Floris van de Bult. He is super responsive and has got an almost inexhaustible amount of energy. Chamber quotes of 2025
Floris van de Bult is a high-energy and savvy lawyer and practice group head. Clients are very appreciative of him, and he delivers. Legal 500 of 2025
Floris van de Bult stands out. He has a great practice, is a strong leader and has an excellent reputation. Legal 500 of 2025
Floris van de Bult and Astrid van Ommeren are exceptional and backed by a solid team Legal 500 of 2025
Clients endorse Floris Van de Bult for being an "outstanding counsel who understands his clients and delivers exceptional service and quality." Other clients point out that he is "highly responsive, sharp and he always provides practical and high-quality advice with a focus on finding solutions." He has a broad employment law advisory practice, including assisting with the transfer of employees and remuneration matters. Chambers Europe 2020
"He is hands-on and practical,"states one client, while another reports: "He is capable of explaining difficult regulations in an understandable and constructive way". Chambers Europe 2019
Floris Van de Bult primarily focuses on transactional employment matters, but is also valued by clients for his "knowledge of financial regulations for remunerations in the financial sector." He is also praised for his "outstanding technical knowledge and depth of experience," and clients regard him as a "highly trusted adviser who is extremely responsive, service-minded and sensitive to organisational needs and the human side of employment matters." Chambers Europe 2018
Floris Van de Bult is a "trusted advisor who has in-depth knowledge and proactively thinks about the questions of the client before he considers them." Chambers Europe 2017
Clients admire that he "gets the market and our business. He's also pragmatic and commercial and will have a good commercial debate with you on options and risks." Chambers Europe 2016
Floris Van de Bult "is responsive, smart and willing to go the extra mile." He is noted for his negotiation skills and ability to guide clients through uncommon areas of employment law. Chambers Europe 2015
Clients say he is "very service-orientated, to the point and easy to work with, with the ability to grasp new concepts and problems quickly," adding: "He is also very personable which makes you feel comfortable as a client." Chambers 2014
Floris van de Bult is rapidly making a name for himself in the employment market, frequently working on reorganizations. Clients praise his open-minded approach to finding solutions, and one client comments: "He is able to build constructive, open, working relationships whereby he is eager to add value to our business. He is a great pleasure to work with." He recently advised Cargill on a number of reorganizations in its Dutch businesses. Chambers 2013
Floris van de Bult has developed as a trusted advisor on fraud and compliance issues. Legal 500 2013
"Floris van de Bult is recommended" Legal 500 2013
