Curriculum Vitae

Lawyer / partner

Expertises

Labour law
International labour law

Education

Law, Utrecht University

Memberships

The Hague Association of Labour law attorneys
Association of Dutch Labour Law attorneys (VAAN)

Languages

Dutch
English (native speaker)
French

Godelijn Boonman

‘The solution to many conflicts lies in communication.’

No matter how clear the objective of an employment law issue may be, the path to a solution is rarely straightforward. That’s why it’s important to receive the guidance your situation requires, with attention to both the legal and human aspects.

With more than 30 years of experience in employment law, Godelijn Boonman advises (inter)national companies, organisations, and employees, with a particular focus on (statutory) directors and expats. She handles matters such as collective and individual termination agreements and dismissal procedures for both employers and employees. Godelijn also provides advice on employment contracts, social plans, collective labour agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and supports employers in dealing with employee sickness and reintegration. Her native fluency in English is a significant asset in her international cases.

Godelijn values building a strong relationship with her clients. This enables her to gain insight into their specific needs and interests, which she then turns into clear objectives. Godelijn is relentless in pursuing these goals, particularly through her notable creativity in identifying solutions.

Godelijn understands that legal procedures can be unpredictable, which is why she strives to settle whenever possible. In these situations, her negotiation skills and verbal strength truly stand out. Godelijn has an unwavering belief that in negotiations, anything is possible if you find the right approach and the right words. This is something that Godelijn – partly due to her childhood in Africa and England – manages as well in English as in Dutch and which her many international clients highly value.

Since she joined GMW lawyers in 2000, Godelijn – a partner of the firm since then – has become inseparably linked with GMW. The firm is ambitious and highly skilled, yet it retains a warm and familial atmosphere, something Godelijn still finds unique and essential even after all these years.

Clients appreciate Godelijn Boonman for her decisive approach, strategic insight, and personal commitment. Read client experiences below.

A real pleasure to work with

“I have recently worked with Ms. Godelijn M. Boonman and I can definitely recommend her services. Ms. Boonman has been able to rapidly understand the situation in detail and provide valuable counsel. Additionally, Ms. Boonman has always replied swiftly to my enquiries (even while being on holidays abroad) and I have greatly appreciated her transparent and reasonable approach regarding the legal fees. It’s been a real pleasure having worked with Ms. Boonman and I will certainly use her services again in the future.”

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23 March 2021

Settlement agreements and redundancy

As businesses continue to reorganise, we see an increasing number of questions about settlement agreements and forced redundancy.

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16 December 2020

Why you can’t ignore your non-compete clause

Non-compete, non-competition, business and partner relation clauses; learn why these stipulations are commonly included in employment contracts, when they are legally valid in the Netherlands, what makes them so important, and why you cannot ignore them.

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16 June 2020

Differences between the ordinary (functional) and the statutory director

There are many types of directors and their positions differ, but most directors are regular employees.

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Watch on demand: Top 10 things to check in your Dutch employment contract webinar – in collaboration with IamExpat

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