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A&O Shearman

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium

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A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Employment - Belgium

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has notable experience assisting clients with claims of harassment and age discrimination, representing them in court proceedings, as well as advising on internal investigations. The law firm often acts for clients on the termination of senior employees and on contractual negotiations with them. The team advises on internal reorganisations and the transfer of employees, including the lending out of personnel. The law firm additionally offers expertise in negotiations over collective bargaining agreements and social plans, as well as issues raised by social elections, remuneration policies and pensions law. Team members also advise on working from home policies.

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Strengths

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  • A&O Shearman is highly client-oriented, offering practical solutions and very quick responses to urgent questions. The client's needs are thoroughly explored to determine when a response is expected.

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  • We appreciate the team's great flexibility and availability.

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  • A&O Shearman has broad market knowledge and balances theoretic and pragmatic advice.

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  • There is a great deal of expertise within the A&O Shearman team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christian Bayart
    Christian Bayart

    Christian Bayart

    Christian Bayart heads the law firm's Belgian employment and benefits group. He has a broad employment law practice, offering notable experience in the hiring and firing of senior employees, internal reorganisations and the transfer of employees. He also represents clients in harassment and discrimination cases, as well as negotiations over social plans and collective bargaining agreements. Bayart additionally advises on pensions matters and remuneration policies.

    • Christian Bayart has great responsiveness, thinks along with the client and looks for solutions or alternatives to deblock negotiations.

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    • Christian Bayart is a technically good lawyer in negotiations.

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  • Inge Vanderreken
    Inge Vanderreken

    Inge Vanderreken

    Inge Vanderreken assists clients with internal investigations and harassment claims. Additionally, she advises on contractual issues for high level employees, the lending out of personnel and social elections. She is also well versed in matters relating to employee benefit schemes.

    • The relationship we have with Inge Vanderreken is very strong. Collaboration with her is smooth and goal-oriented, which leads to successful outcomes.

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