Private Practice Leaders Building a mothership platform, one location at a time One of the architects of Littler’s European expansion, Stephan Swinkels looks back on this career, his firm’s growth strategy, and what the future holds for employment lawyers Stephan Swinkels, Littler Image John van der Luit-Drummond Tuesday 05 May 2026 Stephan Swinkels is bullish when speaking about the importance of employment lawyers in law firms’ growth strategies. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Private Practice Leaders “Stepping down at my peak”: Baker McKenzie’s Mirjam de Blécourt to retire Private Practice Leaders Riding shotgun: Getting a front-seat role in high-stakes deals Private Practice Leaders Quarterbacking complexity: Inside Ogletree’s global reorganisations practice Private Practice Leaders Building something from the ground up