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Margot is a Director and Attorney at Law (Advocaat) in Fragomen’s Amsterdam office, where she leads the Netherlands inbound practice across Amsterdam and Brussels. She oversees a multidisciplinary team and advises multinational organizations on complex, high-impact workforce mobility matters.

With more than 13 years at Fragomen, Margot is a trusted legal and strategic advisor on Dutch and EU immigration law. She supports clients with corporate immigration strategy, EU mobility, sponsor compliance, strategic workforce planning, M&A-related immigration considerations and complex offshore and cross-border work arrangements, particularly in the energy, offshore and healthcare sectors.

Margot has significant experience in immigration compliance enforcement, including labor-related immigration fines, inspections and government investigations. She assists clients in managing regulatory risk, responding to enforcement actions and strengthening governance frameworks to prevent future exposure. She maintains strong professional relationships with relevant Dutch government authorities and regularly engages with policymakers on legislative and regulatory developments, enabling her to provide clients with informed, forward-looking advice.

Her work combines technical depth with commercially aligned, practical solutions that protect business continuity and reputation. Known for her calm, positive and solution-driven approach, Margot builds long-term partnerships with her clients and is valued for her accessibility, strategic insight and genuine commitment to helping organizations navigate complexity with confidence.

Margot speaks Dutch, English and German

Education

  • Maastricht University, Master European Law School (LL.M.), 2012
  • Utrecht University, Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.), 2010

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Professional accomplishments

Member, Amsterdam Bar

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Margot Rikmanspoel is Director en Advocaat in Amsterdam, van waaruit zij de Nederlandse inbound-praktijk aanstuurt. Ze leidt een multidisciplinair team dat gebaseerd is in Brussel en Amsterdam en adviseert multinationale organisaties over complexe workforce mobility-vraagstukken.

Dankzij meer dan 13 jaar ervaring binnen het kantoor is Margot een vertrouwd juridisch en strategisch adviseur op het gebied van Nederlands en Europees immigratierecht. Ze ondersteunt cliënten bij corporate immigration-strategie, EU-mobiliteit, sponsorcompliancy, strategische personeelsplanning, immigratievraagstukken bij fusies en overnames, en complexe offshore- en grensoverschrijdende werkarrangementen — met name in de energie-, offshore- en gezondheidssector.

Margot heeft ruime ervaring op het gebied van handhaving, waaronder het adviseren omtrent arbeidersgerelateerde boetes, inspecties en overheidsonderzoeken. Zij helpt cliënten bij het beheersen van regelgevingsrisico's, het reageren op handhavingsacties en het versterken van beleidskaders om toekomstige blootstelling te voorkomen. Daarnaast onderhoudt ze nauwe professionele relaties met relevante Nederlandse overheidsinstanties en overlegt regelmatig met beleidsmakers over wet- en regelgevingsontwikkelingen, zodat zij haar cliënten van toekomstgericht advies kan voorzien.

Haar werk combineert inhoudelijke diepgang met commercieel gedragen, praktische oplossingen die de bedrijfscontinuïteit en reputatie van haar klanten beschermen. Margot staat bekend om haar rustige, positieve en oplossingsverichte aanpak.

Margot spreekt Nederlands, Engels en Duits.

Margot’s insights

June 25, 2026 | Conference

GME Leaders Exchange | AmsterdamRead more

November 12, 2024 | Blog post

Green Skills Series: Immigration Policy and Talent Retention in the NetherlandsRead more

The Immigration Conversation
June 1, 2023

Energy Sector Insights: Offshore Sector and Maritime IndustryRead more

Margot’s insights

June 25, 2026 | Conference

GME Leaders Exchange | AmsterdamRead more

November 12, 2024 | Blog post

Green Skills Series: Immigration Policy and Talent Retention in the NetherlandsRead more

The Immigration Conversation
June 1, 2023

Energy Sector Insights: Offshore Sector and Maritime IndustryRead more

Margot’s insights

June 25, 2026 | Conference

GME Leaders Exchange | AmsterdamRead more

November 12, 2024 | Blog post

Green Skills Series: Immigration Policy and Talent Retention in the NetherlandsRead more

The Immigration Conversation
June 1, 2023

Energy Sector Insights: Offshore Sector and Maritime IndustryRead more

Countries / Territories

  • BelgiumBelgium
  • NetherlandsNetherlands

Get in touch

Languages

  • Dutch
  • English
  • German

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+31 20 808 8050

F:+31 20 808 8051

Fragomen in Amsterdam

Fragomen Global LLP

Gustav Mahlerplein 2

Amsterdam 1082 MA

Netherlands

Fragomen in Brussels, Belgium

Fragomen Global LLP

52 Rue de la Regence

Bruxelles 1000

Belgium

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Margot’s insights

June 25, 2026 | Conference

GME Leaders Exchange | AmsterdamRead more

November 12, 2024 | Blog post

Green Skills Series: Immigration Policy and Talent Retention in the NetherlandsRead more

The Immigration Conversation
June 1, 2023

Energy Sector Insights: Offshore Sector and Maritime IndustryRead more

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Amsterdam 1082 MA

Netherlands

Fragomen in Brussels, Belgium

Fragomen Global LLP

52 Rue de la Regence

Bruxelles 1000

Belgium

Connect via Linkedin

Margot’s insights

June 25, 2026 | Conference

GME Leaders Exchange | AmsterdamRead more

November 12, 2024 | Blog post

Green Skills Series: Immigration Policy and Talent Retention in the NetherlandsRead more

The Immigration Conversation
June 1, 2023

Energy Sector Insights: Offshore Sector and Maritime IndustryRead more

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T:+31 20 808 8050

F:+31 20 808 8051

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Gustav Mahlerplein 2

Amsterdam 1082 MA

Netherlands

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Fragomen Global LLP

52 Rue de la Regence

Bruxelles 1000

Belgium

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Margot’s insights

June 25, 2026 | Conference

GME Leaders Exchange | AmsterdamRead more

November 12, 2024 | Blog post

Green Skills Series: Immigration Policy and Talent Retention in the NetherlandsRead more

The Immigration Conversation
June 1, 2023

Energy Sector Insights: Offshore Sector and Maritime IndustryRead more

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