Lonneke Bont is the HR Advisor at MAAK Advocaten in Amsterdam. She is responsible for creating a professional, supportive and inclusive working environment where legal professionals and business support staff can develop, collaborate and perform at their best. With a strong focus on both people and organisational development, Lonneke is the first point of contact for all HR-related matters within the firm.

Lonneke manages the entire HR lifecycle, from recruitment and selection of new colleagues to onboarding, performance management, professional development and employee wellbeing. She supports both employees and partners on a broad range of human resources matters and helps build a workplace where talent can thrive, knowledge is shared and teamwork is central.

In addition, Lonneke plays an important role in the continuous development of MAAK Advocaten’s HR strategy and policies. She advises on employment conditions, HR policies, learning and development, talent management and organisational growth. She also helps ensure that the firm complies with applicable Dutch employment law, HR regulations and best practices.

What distinguishes Lonneke is her personal and approachable way of working. She believes that people perform best when they feel heard, appreciated and supported. By combining genuine attention for the individual with a pragmatic approach to HR, she contributes to a positive workplace culture, sustainable employability, employee engagement and a healthy work-life balance.

As part of an internationally oriented Dutch law firm, Lonneke also supports the continued growth of MAAK Advocaten by attracting talented legal professionals and fostering an environment in which lawyers, legal specialists and support staff can continue to develop their careers.