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Emma Van Caenegem

Emma Van Caenegem

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment

Belgium

2 years ranked

Contributions and articles

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Practice Areas

Emma Van Caenegem advises and assists domestic and multinational corporations on all aspects of individual and collective employment law, from “hiring to firing”. This does not only include assistance with the drafting of employment contracts, the termination thereof but also covers (alternative) compensation & benefits related topics, involvement in complex RIF projects but also assistance in case of conflicts with employee representative bodies.

She has a particular expertise in cross border employment situations, posting set-ups and staff supply issues, including interim work and employee lending.

In addition, she assists clients with audits or investigations by the labour and social security inspectorates.

She represents clients in employment and social security related matters before labour courts.

Emma is a regular speaker at seminars and is the author of various publications.

Publications

“België treedt toe tot nieuw Kaderakkoord betreffende Grensoverschrijdend Telewerk”, Internationale Fiscale Actualiteit, 2023

“Belgium’s implementation of the EU Directive on the posting of drivers in the road transport sector: What is the impact for employers posting drivers to and from Belgium?”, Lexology 2022

“The rise of Employers of Record (EOR) on the Belgian labour market: a new opportunity for foreign employers expanding their business in Belgium?”, Lexology 2022

“A new special social security contribution should discourage companies from excessively using successive daily temporary agency work contracts from 1 January 2023”, Lexology 2022

Are foreign employers who post workers to Belgium obliged to proceed with a DIMONA obligation: what has the Belgian Supreme Court said (or rather not said)?, Lexology 2022

“Posting allowance or cost allowance: an often subtle difference with important consequences, Lexology 2022 (with A. Caporali)

“Reconciling intra-group posting set-ups with the Belgian employee lending restrictions: a Brussels court decision provides guidance”, Lexology, 2021

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Employment - Belgium

Band 5
Individual Editorial

Emma Van Caenegem offers clients significant experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, such as individual and collective dismissals, compensation packages and social elections.

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Strengths

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  • What really sets Emma Van Caenegem apart is her ability to offer practical and business-aware solutions.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

  • Emma Van Caenegem's approach is thoughtful and strategic. She consistently delivers advice that balances legal compliance with real-world business considerations.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

  • Emma Van Caenegem is a strong and detail-oriented litigator who really goes the extra mile to meet her clients' expectations. We are very happy with the work she undertakes for our business.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

  • I love working with Emma! She is very experienced and is able to explain the particulars of Belgium employment law to me.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

  • I trust Emma and am very pleased to have her in my network.

    EmploymentChambers European Guide

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Belgium

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