Osborne Clarke
Osborne Clarke‘s team is knowledgeable across the spectrum of hiring and dismissal-related matters, regularly advising its roster of clients in the tech, retail and life sciences sectors on contentious and non-contentious corporate reorganisations and M&A, employee transfers, collective dismissals, and the onboarding of new executives. The team is also well equipped to handle pensions issues and relies on the expertise of Vinciane Rysselinck to advise on an increasing volume of immigration-related matters. Practice head Thierry Viérin is noted for his restructuring and TUPE expertise, while Bernd De Marrez is an expert in employment matters in the sports sector.
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Testimonials
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‘My experience with Osborne Clarke Belgium's employment law team has been excellent. They always provide detailed, clearly written analyses of legal requirements and legal risk that take not only the law but also business concerns and practical considerations (including market/industry practice) into account, which helps us make good decisions. The team is very responsive. The lawyers are knowledgeable, skilled and articulate, both the partner and the associates. I view OC's employment lawyers as essential partners for us in Belgium.’
‘I work primarily with Thierry Viérin, Bernd De Marrez, and Julien Verbeke. I give them my highest recommendation. They are knowledgeable, skilled and very responsive, and the comprehensive and balanced legal advice they provide helps us move forward quickly and confidently.’
‘They are lawyers who really know their client and have a genuine curiosity to find out more. They're also extremely practical and helpful.’
‘I've worked with Thierry Viérin to help solve challenges relating to our Belgian entities. He's always been very professional and focused, but also warm, engaging and curious. This is a great combination of personal attributes.’
‘The team is responsive, provides practical advice and is technically excellent.’
‘Thierry Viérin is an excellent lawyer. He is fluent in all relevant languages, very approachable and his advice is always practical and to the point.’
‘Bernd De Marrez and Thierry Viérin are clear communicators who think with the client for the best solution.’
Key clients
- Anaplan
- Larsen & Toubro
- Diageo
- Avalara
- Bolt
- Novo Nordisk
- Puma
- Capgemini
- Eurostar
- Gitlab
Work highlights
- Advised Xerox on an insourcing of activities transferred from an incumbent provider in relation to the servicing of machines on client sites.
- Advised Bolt on the new Belgian act on platform workers.
- Advised an international brand in the chocolate industry on its restructuring.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thierry Viérin