Gerard Zuidgeest joins the board of La Gro

As of 1 October 2025, Gerard Zuidgeest will join the board of La Gro. Together with Pieter van Deurzen and Laurens Meijer, he will form the new board. He succeeds Gerard Gort, whose term has come to an end.

After three years on the board, Gerard Gort will fully focus on his Corporate Advisory & Litigation practice.

“Gerard Zuidgeest brings a wealth of experience and expertise in employment law and has demonstrated over the years that he is a strategic force within our firm. In his new role, Gerard will make an important contribution to the further development of our firm. We are grateful to Gerard Gort for his commitment and dedication over the past three years and wish him every success as he continues his corporate advisory practice. I look forward to working together in this new formation,”
Pieter van Deurzen, on behalf of La Gro’s board.

About Gerard Zuidgeest
Gerard Zuidgeest has been a lawyer for over 30 years and has been a partner at La Gro since 2004. In his practice, Zuidgeest advises and supports employers, works councils and other (international) companies in complex employment law matters, restructurings and disputes. His extensive experience makes him a highly sought-after sparring partner and litigator. Alongside his board role, Gerard will remain active in his practice.

The Future of La Gro
La Gro continues to grow strongly, with a clear focus on strengthening its position as a leading full-service law firm. Thanks to our sector-focused approach, we provide expert and integrated legal services to a wide range of (international) companies and institutions.

With a board in which different disciplines and experiences come together, we ensure a good balance between continuity and renewal. The arrival of Gerard Zuidgeest underlines our ambition to further strengthen La Gro’s services and organisation.