Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 2
Email address
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+32 2 787 9000About
Provided by Lydian
Lydian’s employment, pensions and benefits team comprises 16 lawyers working from the firm’s offices in Brussels and Antwerp, thus making the team one of the largest in the Belgian market. Employment law issues are extremely diverse and require expertise in many areas of practice. The size of Lydian’s employment team not only enables us to offer you a full range of services and support but also makes sure that your question will be handled by a specialist who is dedicated to the specific practice area you need.
Our key areas of activity are company restructurings, international mobility, outsourcing projects, compensation and benefits, dispute resolution, pensions, privacy at work, and health and safety in the workplace.
We represent large and medium-sized Belgian and international companies in all their legal work at competitive rates. We are one of the few independent employment practices in Belgium operating outside a US/UK law firm banner. Lydian is therefore a popular referral choice for foreign firms seeking a high quality law firm in Belgium with recognized skills in employment, pensions and benefits.
We are frequently instructed on the Belgium aspects of cross-border matters and are actively involved in innovative and complex files.
Chambers Review
Lydian offers clients a broad range of assistance with employment law matters, including advising on compliance with remuneration legislation and pensions regulations. The law firm advises on collective dismissals and individual terminations, as well as the transfer of employees between jurisdictions. The team has notable experience representing clients in discrimination complaints and in social plan disputes. Additionally, team members represent clients in negotiations over collective bargaining agreements.
Work Highlights
- Lydian advised Bloomberg on flexible working arrangements, remuneration and whistle-blowing obligations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lydian were very focused on understanding the business context to assist with tailoring a solution and preparing complex negotiations."
"The team at Lydian possesses great balance between pointing out the risks related to certain decisions and practical advice on how to implement mitigants, all while keeping the challenges of our company in mind."
"The firm is easy to reach and provides quick feedback when the matter is urgent."
"Lydian were very focused on understanding the business context to assist with tailoring a solution and preparing complex negotiations."
"The team at Lydian possesses great balance between pointing out the risks related to certain decisions and practical advice on how to implement mitigants, all while keeping the challenges of our company in mind."
"The firm is easy to reach and provides quick feedback when the matter is urgent."
Notable Practitioners
Managing partner Jan Hofkens represents clients in discrimination complaints and social plan disputes, as well as advising on the transfer and termination of employees. He also advises clients on compliance with remuneration regulations and the employment aspects of transactional matters.
Alexander Vandenbergen heads the pensions practice at Lydian. He also assists clients with issues regarding collective bargaining agreements, the transfer of employees and discrimination complaints, including mandates relating to toxic leadership.
"Alexander provided high service levels and a perfect balance between technical expertise and empathy for the client's situation."