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The employment - pensions - public sector department's key type of work is consultancy, however contentious cases are handled as well, both before the labour courts and the administrative courts.


Over calendar years 2023-2024 Younity was handling various cases upon instruction of the Belgian Federal Chamber of Representatives relating to (the clawback of) pension allowances and departure indemnities granted to Members of Parliament. Younity also was involved in a landmark case representing Uber Drive in litigation with one of its drivers who claimed to be an employee rather than self-employed, a ruling that could have massive impact on Uber's business model.


Aside from consultancy and litigation Younity is strongly active in M&A support work, whereby it is acting as subcontractor for various firms in local and transnational transactions. Its team has particularly developed a strong expertise in employment & pensions due diligence.

Chambers Review

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Employment - Belgium

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Younity is a well-reputed employment law boutique with a particular focus on advising companies on mass redundancies, as well as assisting with the termination of senior executives and the dismissal of individual employees. The team additionally represents clients in contract negotiations and salary disputes, as well as advising on issues concerning immigration for employees and self-employment status. Team members also offer notable expertise in contentious and non-contentious pensions matters.

Work Highlights

  • Younity acted for Michelin on employee termination negotiations that involved harassment allegations and multi-jurisdictional considerations.

Strengths

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Younity is very responsive and its level of expertise is really high.

Employment respondent
Europe

The team's strength is its understanding of our rapidly evolving sector.

Employment respondent
Europe

Younity has deep knowledge of our organisation and we value the team's reactivity and problem-solving mindset.

Employment respondent
Europe

The lawyers explain complex issues in terms that businesses will clearly understand.

Employment respondent
Europe

Younity tries to find the best and most efficient answers to our problems.

Employment respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Corinne Merla
3
Corinne Merla
3
Band 3
Corinne Merla offers notable experience in contentious and non-contentious pensions mandates, including matters related to the wind-up of plans and advice in connection to new pensions legislation.

Corinne Merla has impressive expertise in pension funds and insurance. She demonstrates leadership and great follow-ups.

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Jean-Philippe Cordier
3
Jean-Philippe Cordier
3
Band 3

Jean-Philippe Cordier regularly acts for employers on negotiations with trade unions. He also represents companies in contract negotiations, as well as the termination of personnel and collective bargaining agreements.

Jean-Philippe Cordier is consistently clear in his opinions and I greatly appreciate his pragmatic sense of compromise.

Jean-Philippe Cordier has strong expertise in labour law. He consistently provides well-balanced advice that integrates legal precision, business constraints and the company’s risk approach.

He has a clear understanding of the potential consequences and interdependencies of every decision.

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Brecht Cops
4
Brecht Cops
4
Band 4

Brecht Cops advises employers on collective and individual dismissals. He also assists clients with working time arrangements and immigration questions, as well as representing them in contractual matters and employment litigation.

Brecht Cops is a persistent and skilled negotiator.

Brecht Cops is a very skilled lawyer, especially in complex matters.

Brecht Cops is responsive, knowledgeable and his linguistic capabilities make him stand out as a lawyer.

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Corinne Merla
3
Corinne Merla
3
Band 3
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Jean-Philippe Cordier
3
Jean-Philippe Cordier
3
Band 3
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Brecht Cops
4
Brecht Cops
4
Band 4
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