Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Liedekerke
Our Labour and Employment department is one of the largest employment teams within a full-service law firm anywhere in Belgium and is recognised as a leading practice. Our lawyers advise and assist clients in all matters touching on Belgian and European labour and employment law.
Our team has vast experience and expertise in all legal aspects concerning human resources related issues. Our overall aim is to offer cost-effective, pro-active and pragmatic advice that enables better business decisions. We strive towards tailor-made and creative solutions to perfectly fit your needs.
We make sure that we understand the client’s objectives, anticipate the issues and tailor our services accordingly to achieve the best possible result.
Our approach is creative, hands-on and practical. Our practice group works seamlessly with the firm’s other practices, providing a complete approach to each matter.
Our team is valued by clients for its knowledge, responsiveness and flexibility. Our practice group includes several lawyers who are regularly invited to speak at seminars or publish contributions on topics relating to labour and employment law. Our lawyers are also members of professional associations relating to employment law and/or business immigration.
Our range of services is global. We provide advice, we negotiate and draft, communicate directly with unions and regulatory authorities, and represent our clients before the Labour Courts.
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Liedekerke is particularly active in dismissal cases, advising on collective dismissals and the dismissal of protected employees, as well as representing both employers and employees in disputes over individual terminations. The law firm also represents the victims of discrimination and harassment in employment disputes. Additionally, the team advises clients on the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.
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Liedekerke advised bioMérieux on individual dismissal cases and the harmonisation of internal work regulations.
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The service, trust and partnership established with Liedekerke has been excellent. The lawyers have delivered what we need.
Liedekerke provides availability and responsiveness, which is always critical in employment law cases.
Liedekerke adopts a human and pragmatic approach, as well as acting really quickly and having profound knowledge of the matter.
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Paul Geerebaert knows what he is talking about.
It is great working with Paul Geerebaert.
Vincent Busschaert acts on the full range of employment law issues, including works council negotiations, collective dismissals and restructurings. He also assists with contentious cases relating to allegations of discrimination.
Head of Employment
Employment
Provided by Liedekerke
Loïc Timmermans
Bruno Aguirre
Leen Holvoet
Siemen Buttiëns
Chloé Stassart
Florence Atkinson
Alexandre Calain
Dries Vermeulen
Vincent Busschaert
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