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We cover any question that may arise in the workplace. Our common work areas include:

  • Employment & freelance contracts
  • (Individual and collective) dismissals
  • Union negotiations and strikes
  • Employee handbooks and policies
  • Investigations by labor & social security inspection services
  • Audits (corporate transactions and HR compliance) 
  • Non-compete and restrictive covenants
  • In-house support in legal HR
  • Health & safety
  • Wage structures
  • Discrimination
  • Whistleblowing
  • International mobility (employment, taxes, social security and permits)
  • GDPR
  • Pensions

We advise and assist private and public sector organizations with any workplace legal queries. 

We are distinguished by our integrated international presence, allowing us to assist clients worldwide. With our expertise and connections, we navigate complex legal landscapes and provide tailored guidance on international employment issues.

Chambers Review

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Employment - Belgium

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Littler frequently assists clients with the employment law aspects of corporate transactions, advising on TUPE and post-acquisition employee integrations. The law firm also acts on the closure of plants, assisting with subsequent mass dismissals. In addition, the team assists with negotiating outsourcing contracts and with remuneration issues. Team members have further experience in employment litigation, including contentious management terminations.

Strengths

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On all occasions, we were presented with practical solutions in a difficult context.

Employment respondent
Europe

We appreciate the team's expertise, responsiveness and down-to-earth, practical approach.

Employment respondent
Europe

Littler offers in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and responsiveness.

Employment respondent
Europe

The speed and quality of the work is excellent. The team has produced good results for us.

Employment respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Edward Carlier
4
Edward Carlier
Head of Employment
4
Band 4

Edward Carlier advises clients on post-acquisition harmonisation matters and on mass dismissals. Carlier also assists clients with issues concerning outsourcing contracts and represents them in employment litigation, including trade union disputes.

Edward Carlier has profound knowledge of Belgium employment law and a lot of experience from previous cases.

He responds whenever I need him.

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Herman Craeninckx
5
Herman Craeninckx
5
Band 5

Herman Craeninckx assists employers with the contentious termination of individual employees. He also has notable experience advising on whistleblower matters and harassment claims, as well as working time arrangements and trade union disputes. He joined Littler in May 2025 after having worked at Simmons & Simmons.

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Edward Carlier
4
Edward Carlier
Head of Employment
4
Band 4
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Herman Craeninckx
5
Herman Craeninckx
5
Band 5
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Arnout Roosen

Catherine Kerrebrouck

Edward Carlier

Edward Carlier

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Julie Rousseau

Pierre Van Achter

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