As a leading employment lawyer, Simon has a lot of experience with various issues. From individual termination cases to collective labour disputes and everything in between. Clients appreciate both his skills and his dedication. Clients value both his skills and his dedication, in particular his ability to find a sustainable solution
Together with Rutger Ploum, he leads Ploum's Employment Law team.
"Simon Tan offers very good advice, is good at client management and is a people person as well as solution-oriented." - Chambers 2024
"Simon Tan is very good at de-escalating and finding practical solutions." - Chambers 2024
"Simon Tan is a pleasant guy, very experienced and easy to reach. He is always there when you need it." - Chambers 2024
‘Simon Tan is a real veteran and trusted boardroom advisor. A very affable and humble man, who is widely respected in the market. Easy to deal with, approachable and provides excellent insights and advice. Able to break down complex issues very effectively. Great commitment to his clients.’ – Legal 500 EMEA 2024
Simon entered the Bar in 1987 and has quite a solid track record as a leading employment lawyer in a variety of issues, covering both individual termination cases, collective labour disputes and anything in between. Simon became a partner at Nauta Dutilh in 1995 and left for Eversheds-Sutherland in 2006 where he headed the employment team until he joined Ploum in April 2018.
Simon Tan has registered the following principal (and secondary) legal practice areas in the Netherlands Bar’s register of legal practice areas (rechtsgebiedenregister):
Based on this registration, Simon Tan is required to obtain ten training credits per calendar year in each registered principal legal practice area in accordance with the standards set by the Netherlands Bar.
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