Seliz Demirci specialises in employment law and assists (inter)national employers and employees with a range of employment law issues, such as dismissal cases, terms of employment, disability, and non-compete clauses.
Her particular expertise lies in employment matters involving international employers and employees. Often, she serves as a sparring partner for HR departments on personnel matters and also supports employees. Seliz is closely involved in the expat community as a lawyer and in her role as a board member of ACCESS; an organisation that provides support to expats in the Netherlands. Additionally, Seliz writes articles on employment law for the magazine MT Rendement.
Seliz places great value on clear communication. She explains complex legal matters in a clear and understandable way and works proactively and strategically to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients. Clients describe her as “involved,” “decisive,” and “a skilled negotiator.”
Clients value Seliz for her strategic insight, solution-oriented approach and persistence.
“Professional, accurate, reliable and transparent. Very pleasant communication and quick response.”
“We were supported by Seliz Demirci on a very challenging and lengthy case. Throughout the entire process, she was exceptionally professional, offering clear guidance, smart tactical advice, and remarkable patience. Thanks to her expertise and support, we achieved a positive outcome that we’re truly grateful for.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Seliz Demirci and am really impressed with her legal expertise. She handled two complex employment issues for me with utmost professionalism and precision. Seliz provided insightful advice and timely solutions in a manner that was not only efficient but also exceptionally courteous.”
17 September 2026
Dismissal for lying about working from home
Incorrectly registering a workplace can constitute an urgent reason for summary dismissal. The Rotterdam District Court recently confirmed this in a judgment. The case concerned an employee of online bank Bunq. Over a period of three months, the employee stated 21 times that he was working from the office in Rotterdam, while other data showed that he was not at the office.
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11 February 2026
Love in the workplace: boundless?
What should be done if a romantic relationship between colleagues leads to tension and problems in the workplace? If such a relationship has a negative impact on work performance or the working atmosphere, is an employer allowed to prohibit a relationship between employees, or to impose limits? These questions regularly arise in practice and legal proceedings.
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30 October 2025
Heineken employee facing termination? We offer legal advice
Heineken has announced a large-scale reorganisation, as a result of which many positions will become redundant. Those employees will be offered a settlement agreement to which a so-called social plan will apply. If this applies to you, please continue reading…
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