Praised as a ‘go-to counsel for sensitive and high risk issues’, the employment and social law practice at Monard law, joined by Buyle focuses on international and trans-national employment work, with a transactional and advisory emphasis. Brussels practice head Bert Theeuwes ’is amazingly knowledgeable’, while Tom Messiaen takes the lead in Ghent and Peter Dufaux is the go-to in Hasselt. Areas of particular focus for the team include social security law, compliance and audit work, and international mobility.
Testimonials
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‘High level of availability and pragmatic approach.’
‘Tom Messiaen and his team are ready to help with all questions, whether it's larger advice or a short practical question. Always to the point.’
‘Bert Theeuwes is a practical lawyer, to the point, and delivers work on time.'
‘The employment team is our go-to counsel for sensitive and high-risk issues. They are both knowledgeable and dedicated to rendering fast and comprehensive input. Nice team with the right values and ethos.’
‘We have a long-standing relationship with Bert Theeuwes: he is amazingly knowledgeable and fun to work with. Excellent service, and timely turnaround from initial call to invoice. Unparalleled for getting strategic advice when needed.’
'Highly qualified lawyers, personal contacts and to-the-point consultancy.'
'They are a straightforward legal company, that gives clear advice and adds value.'
'We consider Monard Law as a center of expertise and would characterise its service as highly client centered.'
Key clients
- Atlas Copco
- Autogrill Belux
- ARAG Belgium
- Kyocera
- Subaru
- GLS Group
- CLARIO
- Carglass
- Sisu Group
- KBC Bank
- Secured
- Keyloop
- IPL Global
- Chemoplast
- Medpace
- Fluvius
- Zeelandia
- Douglas
- FOX-IT
- Awaze
- Hedin Automotive
Work highlights
- Advised US-based CLARIO on restructuring issues, the implementation of international policies, and the reorganisation of the working environment.
- Advised AUTOGRILL on all employment and HR compliance-related aspects of their business in Belgium.
- Advising Carglass, a global player in vehicle glass repair, in highly sensitive litigation, including discrimination disputes.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Messiaen, Peter Dufaux, Bert Theeuwes