Stephan C. Swinkels
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Professional & Community Affiliations
Member
European Employment Lawyers Association
Member
Dutch Bar Association (Amsterdam)
Member
International Bar Association
Member
Law Firm Management Advisory Board
International Bar Association
News, Analysis & Press
Businesses breathe sigh of relief after Dutch expat tax reversal
Global Mobility Lawyer
October 24, 2024
Employers in Europe struggling to manage political discussions at work
Human Resources Director Asia
October 15, 2024
Economic concerns, AI top list of European employer concerns, study finds
The Global Legal Post
October 10, 2024
Election Outcomes, AI Adoption, and ESG Issues Pose New Challenges for European Employers, Littler Survey Finds
October 9, 2024
Geopolitics, AI adoption, climate risk worrying European firms
International Employment Lawyer
October 9, 2024
Netherlands implements emissions reporting for commuters
International Employment Lawyer
July 16, 2024
Littler Elects Five New Members to 2024 Board of Directors
January 24, 2024
Artificial intelligence risks dominate Davos discussions
International Employment Lawyer
January 18, 2024
European firms navigate AI adoption, divisive social issues, and flexible working
International Employment Lawyer
November 9, 2023
European Employers Navigate New Pressures Around Flexible Work Models, AI Adoption and Divisive Social Issues
European Business Magazine
November 8, 2023
European Employers Navigate New Pressures Around Flexible Work Models, AI Adoption and Divisive Social Issues, Littler Survey Finds
November 8, 2023
Post-Covid, European firms are still struggling with workplace transformation
International Employment Lawyer
November 18, 2022
Flexible Work Faces Obstacles Among European Employers, Survey Finds
Law.com International
October 21, 2022
European Employers Caught Between Desire for In-Person Work and Need to Provide Flexibility, Littler Survey Finds
October 18, 2022
Littler Expands to Denmark, Adds Partner Bo Enevold Uhrenfeldt
September 6, 2022
'Workplace Issues Won't Blow Over': Leaders at Europe's Top Firms See Challenges on All Fronts in 2022
Law.com International
January 6, 2022
Littler Survey: Most European Employers Reopening Offices, But Disconnect Emerges with Employees on Hybrid Work Models
November 10, 2021
Littler Continues Global Growth and Deepens European Presence with Expansion into Portugal
November 2, 2021
Littler Opens 100th Location with New Belgium Office
May 19, 2021
Inaugural Report of Littler’s Global Workplace Transformation Initiative
Littler Report
March 30, 2021
GQ|Littler Opens Ireland Office, Adds Partner Niall Pelly
January 12, 2021
Littler Expands Client Service in Latin America by Teaming with Brazil’s Chiode Minicucci
December 2, 2020
Littler Enters Tenth European Country Through Combination with Abdón Pedrajas in Spain
November 3, 2020
European Employers Expect Long-Term Workplace Changes Post-Pandemic, New Littler Research Finds
September 22, 2020
European employers expecting to shed staff as government support dries up
HR Magazine
September 22, 2020
Littler Expands to Poland with 20-Lawyer Firm Paruch Chrusciel Schiffter Joining its Global Platform
June 1, 2020
Littler Continues Global Growth with Expansion into Austria
February 18, 2020
Workplace Equality, Mental Health and Brexit Are Top Concerns of European Employers, Littler Survey Reveals
November 14, 2019
Littler Expands into Asia with Singapore Office
November 12, 2019
Littler Adds Oslo-Based Homble Olsby to Global Platform, Marking Firm's Entry into Scandinavia
January 23, 2019
Littler’s European Executive Employer Survey: What Issues Cause HR Heartburn in Europe?
Podcast
December 20, 2018
New Littler Research Reveals 79% of European Employers are Taking Action to Reduce Risks of Sexual Harassment
November 12, 2018
Bloomberg Law’s VIDEO Coverage of the 2018 Littler Executive Employer Conference
Bloomberg Law
May 4, 2018
Littler Enters Fifth European Country with Dutch Employment Firm CLINT Joining its Global Platform
May 1, 2018
Littler Expands European Footprint with Move into Italy
January 18, 2018
European Court Clarifies Legality of Banning Islamic Headscarves in the Workplace
TLNT Talent Management and HR
April 11, 2017
European Court Clarifies Legality of Banning Islamic Headscarves in the Workplace
Insight
March 20, 2017
Dutch and French Legislatures Introduce New Human Rights Due Diligence Reporting Requirements
Insight
March 13, 2017
Littler Adds International Employment Law Attorney Stephan C. Swinkels to Firm's Growing Global Practice
June 28, 2016
Referral Relationships, Making the Link
The Lawyer
April 6, 2015
Does South Africa deserve the “S” in BRICS?
The Lawyer
March 20, 2014
The Paradigm of Employment Law
The Lawyer
March 30, 2012
Firm Alliances, a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a global law firm alliance
Managing Partner Magazine
September 30, 2011
Books & Book Chapters
- Opportunities for Entrepreneurial Attorneys, Between New Markets and Personal Branding, De Nieuwe Advocaat (“The Modern Lawyer”), interview with Stephan Swinkels (in Dutch), 2015
- Employment Litigation, Procedures, Remedies and Best Practices, Co-Author and Editor, 2015
- The Independent Contractor vs. Employee, an International Analysis, Co-Author and Editor, 2014
Speaking Engagements
The EU Whistleblowing Directive - The Road to Compliance
May 18, 2021
Fifth Annual Conference in Monterrey
San Pedro Garza García, NL
October 3, 2019
5a Conferencia Anual en Monterrey
October 3, 2019
Fifth Annual Conference in Mexico City
Ciudad de México, CDMX
October 2, 2019
5a Conferencia Anual en Ciudad de México
October 2, 2019
5ta Conferencia Anual en Colombia
Bogotá
September 6, 2019
2019 Puerto Rico Conference
San Juan, PR
April 12, 2019
Fourth Annual Conference in Monterrey
San Pedro Garza García, NL
November 15, 2018
Cuarta Conferencia Anual en Monterrey
San Pedro Garza García, NL
November 15, 2018
Fourth Annual Conference in Mexico City
Ciudad de México, CDMX
November 14, 2018
Cuarta Conferencia Anual en Ciudad de México
Ciudad de México, CDMX
November 14, 2018
2018 Littler Puerto Rico Conference
San Juan, PR
April 19, 2018
Littler Global – 2017 International Labour and Employment Law Update in Europe
Hamburg
November 7, 2017
Littler Global – 2017 International Labour and Employment Law Update in Europe
Paris
November 6, 2017
Third Annual Conference in Mexico City
Ciudad de México, CDMX
September 27, 2017
Tercera Conferencia Anual en Ciudad de México
Ciudad de México, CDMX
September 27, 2017
Third Annual Conference in Monterrey
San Pedro Garza García, NL
September 26, 2017
Tercera Conferencia Anual en Monterrey
San Pedro Garza García, NL
September 26, 2017
Brazil Conference
August 30, 2017
Current Employment Law Headwinds Facing U.S. Based Gig Economy Companies, As They Expand Into Other Countries
July 12, 2017
2017 Littler Global Puerto Rico Conference
San Juan, PR
April 7, 2017
Inaugural Europe Conference - Germany
Berlin
November 10, 2016
Second Annual Colombia Conference
Bogotá
October 19, 2016
Segunda Conferencia Anual en Colombia
Bogotá
October 19, 2016
Second Annual Mexico Conference - Mexico City
Ciudad de México, CDMX
October 5, 2016
Segunda Conferencia Anual en México - Ciudad de México
Ciudad de México, CDMX
October 5, 2016
Second Annual Mexico Conference - Monterrey
San Pedro Garza García, NL
October 4, 2016
Segunda Conferencia Anual en México - Monterrey
San Pedro Garza García, NL
October 4, 2016
No Friends or Best Friends
Iberian Lawyer 40 under Forty Awards, Lisbon, Portugal
September 17, 2015
Disability Works, Insights to Global Best Practices: Legal Implications Are Important, Practical Applications Are Critical
Disability Matters Annual Conference and Awards, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
June 18, 2015
How to Effectively Manage International Changes in Employment Law
Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
May 1, 2015
The Effectiveness of a Network in Generating New Referral Work
The European Legal Networks Summit, London, United Kingdom
March 11-12 2015
Protecting Your Employees Around the World
ACC Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA
October 30, 2013
Education
- M.B.A., European School of Management and Technology, Berlin, 2009cum laude
- Master of Corporate and Commercial Law, Grotius Academy, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, 2004
- LL.M., Rijksuniversiteit Leiden, The Netherlands, 1998
- Certificate in Business Law, University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly Hastings), 1997
Languages
- Dutch
- English
- German
- French