The pen is mightier than the sword.
Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1839
Employment law
Practical solutions for
employees, employers and
statutory directors.
Company law
Helping your company
to notice and remove
legal risks.
mr. Jan-Willem Wijsman
“One of the things I like best of my job is to solve problems. Sometimes this takes a legal quest, but more often it’s about finding out what the client and their opponent really want.”
The office
Wijsman Advocatuur specializes in employment law and company law. Employment law issues include: dismissal, labour conflicts, non-compete clauses, disability and the Works Council Act.
Examples of company law issues that are dealt with are: director’s liability, bankruptcy and insolvency, shareholder conflicts, debt collection and (provisional) attachments.
Founder of Wijsman Advocatuur is mr. Jan-Willem Wijsman. For more than fourteen years he focuses on employment law and company law. Furthermore, the court has appointed him trustee in bankruptcy several times.
Testimonials
Jan Willem werd mij aangeraden door vrienden die eerder van zijn kennis en diensten gebruik hadden gemaakt en daar ben ik hem zeer dankbaar voor! Ik ben buitengewoon tevreden over de uitermate professionele maar ook menselijke manier van zaken doen. Een expert in zijn vakgebied met de juiste interpersoonlijke vaardigheden.
– Martin Prinsze, manager customer services
Jan-Willem handled my case very professionally, with care and with sound, well based advice. I would call on him again.
– Shawn Kent, managing director
Jan-Willem has been my lawyer for years. He is a shark that defends your interests aggressively. He is smart, resourceful and goes for the kill. Exactly what I want in a lawyer. Highly recommended.
– Doug Gray, computor software consultant
Jan Willem heeft mij zeer deskundig en op heel betrokken wijze bijgestaan in mijn zaak (een arbeidsrechtelijk conflict). Hij heeft er, ondanks een begrensd budget, veel (extra) werk van gemaakt om er voor mij het beste uit te halen. Ik kijk terug op een goede, plezierige samenwerking, met een prima eindresultaat.
– Lenne Huisman, kwartiermaker programma meerjarenaanpak bedrijfsvoering provincie Flevoland
Jan-Willem was recommended to me by a friend: “If you want optimum results and a strategic partner in legal matters, call Jan-Willem”. This turned out to be exactly the case in mine. Jan-Willem is an excellent listener and provides a clear legal strategy to follow. When it is time to act, he does so swiftly and accurately.
I was so pleased with his services that I’ve on my turn recommended him to all my relations in need of legal assistance. In all of these cases Jan-Willem acted very thorough and provided top-knotch advice, always in the best interest of the client.
Great stuff!
– David van den Berg, senior project manager
Ik heb Jan Willem leren kennen als een aimabele professional, die snel en adequaat reageert.
– Ron Kroon, co-founder at PlanProf
Jan Willem was for me a great help in taking important decisions. He acts in a very professional way. Has great experience, is serious involved as partner in business and above that, he is a good and trustful advisor. I can recommend him in person and profession.
– Simon Kooij, director/owner at Risk Partners
The Bar Association of Dutch lawyers demands that each Dutch lawyer follows a number of courses each year, to have up to date knowledge of the law. Wijsman Advocatuur considers this to be a minimum obligation. To provide the best legal assistance to its clients, the office is a member of the following specialisation associations:
