PwC Legal‘s employment offering covers the entire spectrum of employment issues, including both individual and collective labour law, compensation and benefits, and social audits. Its close collaboration with PwC’s tax, finance, and advisory teams internationally is a standout element of the practice. Team head Pascale Moreau has particular experience in company restructuring, including closure and transfer of undertakings, and post-deal harmonisation of labour conditions. Sara Vanderstraeten departed the team for Jones Day in July 2024.
Testimonials
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‘They know their stuff and make the theoretical knowledge fit the needs of our organisation.'
‘People make the difference, they know our customs, the environment we operate in.'
‘For us as a Dutch client, it is important to be able to fully rely on our juridical advisors, as we do not always have the knowledge of the Belgium law ourselves. Jessica De Bels and her team members taught us along the way how things work, by providing us complete (but still easy to understand) explanations, and practical solutions.’
‘Pascale Moreau is one of the nicest persons to work with - she is an excellent manager.’
'The employment team offers a holistic approach, combining legal advice with tax, finance, compliance, and HR consulting. Being part of a global network, the employment law team can also assist with cross-border employment, social security tax, and pension law issues, providing consistent support in multiple jurisdictions.'
'PwC Legal stands out for its global expertise and ability to integrate legal advice with broader business strategies, leveraging PwC’s extensive network. Their personalised approach, centered around a single contact person, ensures consistency.'
Key clients
- CM (Christian Mutuality)
- Greenyard
- Intys
- Brunswick
- Umicore
- Iscal Sugar
- Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems
- Gaming1
- Ring Twice
- Colruyt
Work highlights
- Advised a global manufacturer of telecommunication equipment on the employment aspects of a large-scale, cross-border corporate simplification project that involved companies in nine different countries.
- Representing the Belgian subsidiary of a global technology company in several dismissal cases, and in a highly sensitive dispute with the trade union delegation.
- Advised a company active in the food wholesale industry on the entire deal life cycle of their acquisition of a sector counterpart, including comprehensive due diligence services and post-deal integration.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pascale Moreau