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What let’s focus means for me

"Lexence is no-nonsense. So am I. Don't expect me to write 10-page memos, because I don't have the patience or the time. I am goal-oriented and – when litigating – I want to win, so that the client can move on."

About Frank

Frank ter Huurne’s practice focuses on solving complex dismissal cases and reorganising. He also specialises in investigating fraud and the employment consequences of fraud.

Frank and his team work for larger companies (both family businesses and listed companies) and healthcare institutions. With his passion for sports and his competitive attitude, he has also assisted many top athletes. Since 2024, Frank has been a member of the College of Arbitrators of the KNVB. This body settles all disputes related to football, in the broadest sense of the word, between or with members of the KNVB or between intermediaries.

Frank is goal-oriented and wants to achieve success for his clients. He advises and litigates, is a strategic thinker and a pragmatic doer.

Frank has been with Lexence since 2008. He studied law at the University of Groningen and completed the postgraduate specialisation course in employment law at Grotius Academy.

Specializations

• Individual and collective dismissals
• Non-competition clauses
• Fraud / compliance
• Reorganisations
• Works Councils Act (employee co-determination)
• Employee illness and reintegration

International listings

Chambers (2024): "Lexence offers solid, quick and pragmatic advice. They have a strong customer focus."
Legal 500 (2022): "Very driven and highly professional, in comparison to others Lexence is always at hand to aid and support us with highly practical and solid advice. Great knowledge of the latest trends and precedents compared with high integrity, a fair price and a very flexible attitude towards solving problems and finding opportunities."
Legal 500 (2021): "Highly effective, knowledgeable and pragmatic legal team, consistently outperforming expectations."
Chambers (2021): "Clients refer to the firm's pragmatism, one acclaiming its 'practical, hands-on approach'. Another client underlines its attentiveness, citing its 'quick turnaround'."
Legal 500 (2020): "Frank ter Huurne is a not only a no-nonsense type of lawyer, he also is very active in keeping up a great network. Therefore he knows his way around and keeps his knowledge of the market to high standards. He invests a lot in his clients in terms of sharing upcoming legal changes and knowledge. Therefore clients keep coming back to Frank. I value Frank for his directness, his availability and Frank being an intelligent professional. Therefore, Frank is an ideal legal partner to have!"
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