Employment

Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher‘s HR law group is praised for its ’pragmatic approach and expertise’, combining expertise in international employment, social security, and business migration. Its experience handling restructuring and reorganisation matters is particularly notable, as is its work regarding diversity, equality, and discrimination. Stefan Nerinckx heads the team and is highlighted for his ‘thorough knowledge’ of the market: from whistleblowing matters to cross-jurisdictional social security law. Anne Kamp and Tim Perdieus are also recommended.

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Testimonials

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‘The personal follow-up of the partner and the communication abilities to inform the client are unique.’
‘Stefan Nerinckx is unique as a partner, with a thorough knowledge of employment law. He is always up to date with the changes that occur in his field.'
'Tim Perdieus is a very open, highly skilled council.’
‘The team has extensive knowledge - both legal and of the market - and is able to provide legal advice which is also commercial.’
‘Anne Kamp is responsive, knowledgeable, and articulate.'
Tim Perdieus has extensive experience and knowledge of the law.’
‘Amongst the international firms, Fieldfisher HR Law department is one of the few that has many clients only calling upon them for employment law advice; the team's pragmatic approach and expertise is the source and basis of this recognition by the market.'
'Stefan is strong in strategic thinking. It is a delight working with the team; always professional and with the highest standard in mind.’

Key clients

Enovis
Boortmalt (Axereal)
Campari
EHMA
Embuild
Europelink Media
Oregon Tools
Nishimura
Certifer Belgorail
BioFirst Group
Illycaffé
Invitae
Lincoln International
Parakar
Magotteaux
Mersen
Methanex
NuSkin / NSE Products
Région de Bruxelles Capitale
Security Masters
Shurgard Europe
Tax Consult
Créations Fusalp

Work highlights

Advised Enovis on the merger between Mathys Orthopaedics and LimaCorporate including different aspects in respect of transfer of undertaking (TUPE), contract negotiation, and termination of contracts.
Advised Shurgard Europe on the set-up of a salary structure for the C-level across 6 EU member states involving cross-jurisdictional employment, social security, tax and immigration law capabilities.
Challenging the social security authorities in a high-level case involving the principles of international social security.

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