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Provided by Alexander Vandenbergen
Alexander is a partner in the Employment, Pensions & Benefits practice and heads the Pensions practice.
He has a particular focus on collective labour law, pension projects and top executives.
Alexander advises on the labour law aspects of large corporate reorganisations, most notably collective bargaining agreements and post-acquisition restructurings. This can involve the coordination of European restructuring projects in several countries.
Furthermore, he advises on specific pension-related projects such as restructuring or winding down of pension schemes, negotiating contracts the pension fund will enter into, advising on the pensions aspects of corporate transactions and complex litigation.
He also supports clients in any discussions with the Belgian pensions regulator (FSMA) and can assist on any international aspects of company pension plans.
Alexander also has a specific expertise in advising pension funds in the private and the public sector on compliance matters.
Finally, he assists top executives in negotiating their employment contracts and exit packages. He has a particular focus on top executives in the financial services industry.
Alexander is a member of the International Pension and Employee Benefits Lawyers' Association (IPEBLA), of the European Employment Lawyers' Association (EELA) and the Belgian Association of Pension Lawyers (BePLA).
Provided by Chambers
Alexander Vandenbergen heads the pensions practice at Lydian. He also assists clients with issues regarding collective bargaining agreements, the transfer of employees and discrimination complaints, including mandates relating to toxic leadership and post-acquisition employment issues.