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Employment - Belgium

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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.

Strengths

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A&O Shearman houses lawyers with deep expertise who are considered experts in their field.

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A&O Shearman knows us as a company, as well as what we stand for, how we operate and what we want. The team is very proactive and makes sure no deadlines are missed and no stone is unturned.

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The team has been super reactive and takes the time to understand all our needs. I am very satisfied with its work.

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We can leave the case in their skilled hands and know that the documentation produced is bulletproof. They take the concern out of our hands and negotiate a deal within our expectations.

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Notable Practitioners

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Christian Bayart
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Christian Bayart
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Band 1

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 was able to make sense of all the conflicting requirements in a very pragmatic way. He cut through to find realistic solutions and to identify complications.

Christian Bayart leaves no stone unturned. He is a person of confidence and I trust his judgement.

Christian Bayart offers excellent knowledge and pragmatic application.

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Inge Vanderreken
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Inge Vanderreken
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Band 2

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.

Inge Vanderreken is a very pragmatic and solution-driven lawyer. She is also very honest, hands-on and respectful.

Inge Vanderreken is a friendly and easygoing lawyer.

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Christian Bayart
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Christian Bayart
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Inge Vanderreken
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Inge Vanderreken
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Band 2
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