LAWYER PROFILE

Filip Saelens

Europe 2026

Loyens & Loeff

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment

Belgium

13 years ranked

About

Provided by Loyens & Loeff

Career

Filip Saelens, attorney at law, is a partner in Belgium and focusses on collective and individual employment law, with a particular focus on reorganisations and transformations, executive compensation, international mobility and the employment aspects of, mostly international, M&A-deals.

Filip has a strong reputation in cross-border issues and regularly advises on the employment aspects of complex national and international transactions. He has expert knowledge on management / consulting contracts, packages and agreements. He also has been involved in complex company reorganisations on a recurrent basis.

He regularly speaks at conferences on international employment issues and has written various articles on such topics.

He is a member of several international associations, such as the American Bar Association, AmCham Belgium and American Employment Law Council.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.loyensloeff.com/people/filip-saelens/

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Employment - Belgium

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Filip Saelens acts for clients on reorganisations and the dismissal of protected employees, as well as representing them in social security disputes. Additionally, he acts in relation to senior management exits, trade union negotiations and social inspection mandates.

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Strengths

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Filip Saelens has insight into clients' needs and coordinates cross-division services. He always makes himself available, carries extensive experience and provides risk-avoidant advice.
EmploymentChambers European Guide
We wholeheartedly recommend Filip Saelens to any organisation seeking sophisticated, reliable and forward-thinking legal counsel in the EU. He is more than a legal adviser, he is a trusted strategic partner who elevates the standard of legal service.
EmploymentChambers European Guide
Filip Saelens is very skilled and has lots of experience. He tries to find workable solutions to achieve the company's desires.
EmploymentChambers European Guide
Filip Saelens is my best partner for complex matters.
EmploymentChambers European Guide