Department profile
NautaDutilh

Employment

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NautaDutilh

Rankings

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Employment - Belgium

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

NautaDutilh is known for its expertise in handling the employment aspects of corporate and M&A matters. Its lawyers also assist clients with contentious dismissals, post-acquisition assistance regarding integration of employees and harassment claims, including those resulting in litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • NautaDutilh assisted Novo Nordisk with the employment aspects of Novo Holdings' acquisition of Catalent, including employee transfers and the harmonisation of employment terms.

Strengths

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  • NautaDutilh has a good team at all levels that is user-friendly and accessible.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • NautaDutilh offers detailed subject matter knowledge and thinks together with clients to find pragmatic and realistic solutions. It also provides flexibility and availability.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • NautaDutilh provides adequate and actionable advice and support. The team is highly flexible and reactive, including in crisis situations, and co-drives the process with its clients.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • NautaDutilh's strengths are its pragmatism, responsiveness and breadth of experience. I have full trust in the team's capabilities.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • The NautaDutilh team is always responsive and attentive to detail.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Philippe François
    Band 4Philippe François

    Philippe François

    Philippe François particularly advises employers on contentious individual dismissals and on disputes with unions, often concerning social elections. He further assists with collective dismissals, remuneration issues, the transfer of employees and whistle-blowing investigations.
    • Philippe François is a great lawyer who is very pleasant to deal with. He is calm and concise.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Philippe François has vast knowledge of the sector and he is open and transparent in all interactions. He offers practical advice which is always very helpful.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Philippe François is a very good labour lawyer with extensive experience who always responds quickly. His pragmatic approach convinces us.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Philippe François is a very good, kind and knowledgeable lawyer.

      Employment respondentEurope

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