Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 5
Email address
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+32 2 501 9411About
Provided by Linklaters
We guide our clients through major corporate restructurings and cutting-edge collective or individual employment matters. We have also developed a unique expertise in advising on the setting-up and management of pan-European pension funds.
We offer a dedicated, experienced and flexible team that will be put together based on the client’s needs in each case, whether it is part of a wider transaction or a standalone employment matter. Through our practical approach of combining reliable technical know-how with a sound commercial understanding, we provide our clients with straightforward advice that they can directly apply in their business.
Our team stands out by demonstrating cross-border and commercial capability, technical excellence and innovative solutions to the specific cases of our clients.
Please visit the Linklaters website for more details about our work in this category: https://www.linklaters.com/en/client-services/employment-and-incentives
Chambers Review
The employment law team at Linklaters supports the firm's well-regarded corporate department and the firm's offices across Europe to advise on the employment aspects of multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions. Additionally, it advises clients on incentive plans and working time regulations, as well as on contractual issues and self-employment status matters. The team represents clients in social inspections and employee dismissals.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised Fluxys on the implementation of its whistle-blowing policy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Linklaters demonstrated a high level of responsiveness, and I appreciated the team sending over ad hoc legal updates which were relevant to the business."
"They provided good theoretical knowledge combined with a pragmatic approach."
"The team at Linklaters demonstrated a high level of responsiveness, and I appreciated the team sending over ad hoc legal updates which were relevant to the business."
"They provided good theoretical knowledge combined with a pragmatic approach."
Notable Practitioners
Luc Vanaverbeke has notable experience assisting clients with employment contracts, self-employment status and working time regulations. He also assists with the dismissal of employees and social inspections.
"Luc Vanaverbeke knows our business and how our environment has evolved, taking this into account when we are raising questions."
Nele Van Kerrebroeck frequently assists clients with the employment aspects of corporate transactions, including advising on TUPE. She offers further experience in remuneration matters, contractual negotiations and regulations regarding working time and self-employment.
"Nele Van Kerrebroeck provides excellent employment law advice. She is extremely reliable and a joy to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Linklaters
Belgium