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Kris De Schutter

Kris De Schutter

Europe 2026

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About

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Career

Kris De Schutter, attorney at law, is a partner in our Brussels office. He has over 20 years all-round experience in collective and individual employment law, with a particular focus on transformation, especially from a holistic view linked to alternative (flexible) remuneration, restructurings and change processes.

He regularly assists and represents multinational companies with downsizing (including collective dismissals and closure). In this respect, Kris often represents employers in union negotiations. He was involved in many restructurings in transformation schemes to avoid bankruptcy or to ensure profitability. Provide the right solution for his clients is Kris' goal. Whenever dealing with a business issue he seeks for a pragmatic solution that helps one taking the hurdle. For that reason, his clients praise him.

In relation to incentive schemes, Kris a.o. assist clients by implementing employee flexible reward plans (being a trendsetter and having changed employment law in this respect) and in relation to the implementation of all kind of incentive schemes and share (option) plans, he has in depth experience in remuneration schemes in the financial, insurance and fund sector.

Assisting clients on recruitment and dismissals of top managers, in a national and international context, is Kris’ third key focus area.

Kris regularly speaks at conferences, such as Vlerick Business School, and is an author of several articles and opinions in newspapers on dismissals, restructurings, remuneration and flexible reward plans, strikes and other employment law topics.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.loyensloeff.com/people/kris-de-schutter/

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Chambers European Guide

Employment - Belgium

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Kris De Schutter is noted for his strong focus on employee benefits and flexible reward schemes. He also advises clients on collective dismissals and the dismissal of protected employees, as well as on social inspections and social security disputes.

Strengths

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  • Kris De Schutter is incomparable in terms of strategic advice, innovation and building strategic relationships.

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  • Kris De Schutter is a great lawyer who turns complexity into down-to-earth solutions.

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  • Kris De Schutter knows the Belgian labour market and understands the business differences very well, which is quite rare. He understands both the legal and business needs.

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  • Kris De Schutter is extremely responsive. He has great communication skills and is someone who is very open, mentions potential risks and is super transparent.

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  • Kris De Schutter is a really curious lawyer who is also pragmatic and gets straight to the essence of the issues.

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