Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 2
Contact number
+32 2 743 43 43About
Provided by Loyens & Loeff
Our Employment & Benefits Practice Group is best known for helping clients make a real commercial difference by offering true, simple and innovative solutions to complex national and international employment issues. We understand the challenges they face and help them transform these challenges into opportunities. Effectively reaching their goals, by intensively working together.
We are dedicated to providing added value to our clients and therefore always show a high level of innovation. We challenge ourselves and are able – within the limits of the law – to be innovative and creative. This corresponds to our culture and is reflected in our track record of taking new challenges head on and always going for the practical, hands-on approach.
We cover the full spectrum of employment law, including pension law, social security, employment taxes and immigration law. We also have expert knowledge in complex (inter)national employment issues, ranging from high-profile dismissals and top management contracts, to reorganisations, international employment mobility and cross-border issues. Our integrated approach with employment and tax lawyers enables us to provide all-round advice from all relevant employment law angles.
Please visit our website to learn more about our practice: www.loyensloeff.com
Chambers Review
Loyens & Loeff has a highly regarded employment practice offering an integrated network across the Benelux region that enables the law firm to advise clients on regional reorganisations. The team assists clients with collective dismissals as part of restructurings and with the dismissal of protected employees. It represents clients in social security disputes and social inspections. Loyens & Loeff additionally acts for clients on matters concerning employee benefits and flexible reward schemes.
Work Highlights
- Loyens & Loeff acted for Fertilizers Europe on the exit of its former CEO.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I appreciate Loyens & Loeff's not only theoretical but also very pragmatic and creative approach to handling complex topics."
"The team at Loyens & Loeff have worked with us for so long that they understand our business well."
"I appreciate Loyens & Loeff's not only theoretical but also very pragmatic and creative approach to handling complex topics."
"The team at Loyens & Loeff have worked with us for so long that they understand our business well."
Notable Practitioners
Kris De Schutter is noted for his strong focus on employee benefits and flexible reward schemes. He also advises clients on collective dismissals and the dismissal of protected employees, as well as on social inspections and social security disputes.
"Kris is creative, client-friendly, responsive and pragmatic."
Filip Saelens acts for clients on reorganisations and the dismissal of protected employees, as well as representing them in social security disputes. Additionally, he acts in relation to senior management exits and social inspection mandates.
"Filip is always hyper-reactive and analytical, providing a variety of different solutions."
"He is very responsive and available. He also knows our business well and he has the ability to have an appreciation of who we are as a company, which translates into practical and on-point advice for us."