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Fons Smid

Fons has been working as a senior lawyer at Holla legal & tax since November 2021. He advises on all subjects regarding employment law. Besides that, he is well versed in the employment law aspects of education law. Fons regularly hosts presentations and in-house seminars for his clients.

Fons can be described as a strategic lawyer with a sharp eye for detail and a strong focus on the case and the client. He can be tenacious while managing a matter, but he is also a sharp negotiator when necessary. Fons quickly grasps the essence of a matter, which makes him a good sparring partner for his clients.

Fons’ enthusiasm and his well-founded knowledge of employment law allow him to quickly win the trust of his clients. Accessibility and short communication lines are important to him. In the past this has led to many longstanding and pleasant professional relationships.
Fons Smid

Extracurricular activities

  • 2008 - present, Juridische Hogeschool Tilburg / Gecommitteerde afstudeerzittingen en rechter bij oefenrechtbank (minor juridisch advies)
  • 2003 - 2006, De Jonge Balie Den Bosch / Diverse bestuursfuncties, waaronder voorzitter en secretaris

Education

  • 2008 - 2009, Grotius Academie / Grotius Arbeidsrecht
  • 1996 - 2001, Tilburg University / Nederlands Recht

Fons is registered in the Register of Legal Practice Areas of the Dutch Bar Association for the following main (and sub) legal areas: Employment Law, Collective Dismissal, International Employment Law, Employee Participation. Based on this registration, he is required to obtain ten training points in each registered main legal area every calendar year, in accordance with the standards of the Dutch Bar Association.