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Employment

Van Bael & Bellis

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The employment law team at Van Bael & Bellis provides ‘swift, pragmatic advice’ on matters from restructurings and collective dismissals to workplace discrimination and harassment, with additional experience in pensions matters. Its work in the negotiation of collective labour agreements is a particular strength. Catherine Longeval, litigation specialist, co-heads the team with ’powerhouse’ Sara Beutels, who often handles the employment elements of corporate transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘VBB distinguishes itself by providing swift, pragmatic advice and deeply engaging with each matter. Their team is very reactive and following up to ensure we are complying with our employer obligations in Belgium. ’

  • ‘The team has a very good knowledge of Belgian employment law.’

  • ‘Sara Beutels is the key employment lawyer to go. She is super responsive and provides high-quality advice in a practical manner with a very good business focus. ’

  • ‘The team is relatively young, but with powerhouse Sara Beutels very well positioned. They are keen to provide excellent work, deliver fast, know their way around in corporate matters, and are fun to work with.’

  • ‘Sara Beutels is simply the best out there today.'

  • ‘The partnership, the speediness in answering and providing good insights for the company.'

  • 'They are always available with the correct advice, still considering our own input and situation.'

  • 'Very invested lawyers that are easy to work with.'

Key clients

  • Altano
  • Avanade
  • Bidvest/Bidfood
  • Brussels Airlines
  • DiaSorin
  • EPAM
  • Exact
  • Fremantle
  • Gedeon Richter
  • Goodix
  • Hyundai Motor Company Brussels
  • KIA Belgium
  • Nissha Metallizing Solutions
  • Pentax Medical
  • Powersports Distribution Group
  • Publicis Groupe
  • Quaker Houghton
  • Rockwool Group
  • Sopra Steria
  • Sponge
  • Truvion Healthcare
  • Universal Fibers

Work highlights

  • Advised Truvion Healthcare, an international healthcare products manufacturer, with the closure of its entire Belgian division of medical representatives.
  • Assisted longstanding listed client EPAM with a wide variety of employment law work.
  • Advised Powersports Distribution Group, a global motorcycle parts distributor, on several highly technical employment matters.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Catherine Longeval, Sara Beutels