Employment

Loyens & Loeff

The employment, pensions and benefits team at Loyens & Loeff provides ‘exceptional’ support to clients across the transport, pharma, and financial services sectors, with particular emphasis on the combination of legal and tax expertise. Its growing experience in transformation and alternative remuneration schemes is a particular stand-out element of the practice, which regularly handles high-profile dismissals, pensions matters, and whistleblowing policies. The team is co-led by Filip Saelens, Kris De Schutter, and Joris Beernaert: Saelens a particular go-to for the employment aspects of cross-border transactions, while De Schutter is recommended for his ’efficient and pragmatic approach’ to restructuring and downsizing operations and Beernaert frequently advises pension providers.

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Testimonials

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‘Kris De Schutter is very approachable lawyer, can explain legal things in a very comprehensible manner.'
‘The Loyens &Loeff employment team has a good understanding of the client's company culture and business. They're providing legal advice that is an added value and if the case at hand allows, they're recommending different options.'
‘Filip Saelens is a very experienced lawyer. He understands the issue very quickly and can guide his team to provide the client with high-value legal guidance.'
‘The support provided by the teams at Loyens & Loeff is quite simply exceptional. They helped us with a difficult project. I'm convinced that without them the experience would have been much more complicated. They really listen and take the time to understand our needs and to immerse themselves in the corporate culture to deliver the best possible advice.'
‘The support provided by Kris De Schutter and his team was perfect from A to Z. His human and pragmatic approach put us at ease from the very first meeting. He really listens to the company's needs and knows how to adapt to his contacts when necessary.'
‘We have always dealt with this law firm and we have no desire to change because they respond perfectly to our requests in terms of responsiveness, precision, and understanding.’
‘Multidisciplinary team with good internal collaboration’
‘Kris De Schutter has a very efficient and pragmatic approach. Compared to other lawyers, he goes straight to the point, which makes his advice very client and business-oriented. '

Key clients

Decathlon
ING
Partena
CMA-CGM
Skytanking
Aviapartner
Nektari
Mediacité
Krefel
Allianz Belgium
Contassur
Barry Callebaut
Federal Institute for Human Rights
Ineos Pension Fund
Hino Motors Europe
Ghent University
BNP Paribas Fortis
Triodos
GXO
Goodyear
P&V Verzekeringen / Vivium
Pro Duo
Greenyard
Novartis
Legend Biotech
AXA
AG
Ackermans & Van Haaren
UCB
Colruyt
Amcham
Lunch Garden
Altrad
SD Worx
McKinsey
ZimmerBiomet
Brussels Airlines
CItrosuco

Work highlights

Advised Celanese on the closure of its Malines plant without any union action and within a tight schedule.
Assisted Mediacité in fighting against union actions lasting for over six months.
Assisted the Jordan Company (TJC) with the acquisition of and change of control within Delrin European pension Fund.

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