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Baker McKenzie

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium

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Employment - Belgium

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

The Belgian employment team at Baker McKenzie works closely with the law firm's corporate team and its offices in other jurisdictions to advise on the employment aspects of M&A transactions and global restructuring processes. Team members also act for clients on collective dismissals and the termination of individual employees, as well as representing employers in disputes with works councils.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie assisted Laurelton Diamonds with the restructuring and collective dismissal of 60% of its staff in Belgium.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers' service is really good. They are extremely available and we can reach out to them at any given time. They are also really good at thinking about everything that is relevant to the matter.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The department is proactive, as well as prompt at dealing with and offering sensible solutions to issues.

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  • Baker McKenzie has strong experience and technical knowledge in the subject matter.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The Baker McKenzie team tries to understand the aim you are trying to achieve and is extremely supportive.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Baker McKenzie really understands the nuances of dealing with people-related issues. The lawyers adapt their advice and approach accordingly, which makes all the difference.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Dimitri Van Uytvanck
    Dimitri Van Uytvanck

    Dimitri Van Uytvanck

    Dimitri Van Uytvanck acts for clients from the aviation, media and healthcare sectors on a range of employment law matters. He handles discrimination disputes, dismissals and internal investigations, as well as post-M&A harmonisations and restructurings.

    • Dimitri Van Uytvanck is an excellent lawyer. He is able to present ideas clearly, especially in terms of how things can potentially go wrong. He is very into the finer details which is excellent.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Dimitri Van Uytvanck quickly gets to the nub of the issue to give sensible, pragmatic advice. He is entirely unflappable when demands are high or problems complex. He gives a real level of comfort that you are in good hands.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Dimitri Van Uytvanck is always very responsive and has vast knowledge of the sector.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Dimitri Van Uytvanck is very responsive and straight to the point.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • I always have a high level of trust in the practical advice I receive from Dimitri Van Uytvanck and his team.

      Employment respondentEurope
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