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Van Olmen & Wynant
AVENUE LOUISE 221
1050 BRUSSELS
Belgium

Email firm 32 2 644 05 11 32 2 646 38 47

Belgium > Employment Tier 2

Van Olmen & Wynant cements its presence in the market through its extensive experience in employment litigation, representing standout Benelux corporates and public organisations in high-profile disputes before Belgian labour and constitutional courts. The team is particularly well versed in defending clients in equality and discrimination claims. Under the leadership of Chris Van Olmen

, the group also leverages its employment expertise to advise on collective dismissals in the course of corporate restructurings and mergers. Vincent Vuylsteke focuses on civil service law, while Gautier Busschaert has experience advising on European social law. Nicolas Simon is also recommended for his advice on harassment, privacy, and discrimination issues.

Hall of Fame

Chris Van Olmen

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Practice head(s):

Chris Van Olmen

Other key lawyers:

Vincent Vulysteke; Gautier Busschaert; Nicolas Simon

Testimonials

‘I highly recommend Van Olmen & Wynant. With an exceptional track record in employment and labour law, they consistently demonstrate unparalleled expertise in navigating complex HR legal issues. Their team of seasoned attorneys combines deep industry knowledge with a client-centric approach, ensuring tailored solutions for every unique situation. They excel in providing comprehensive HR legal services, from employment contracts to workplace discrimination cases. Their commitment to excellence, responsiveness, and a forward-thinking approach make them the go-to choice for businesses seeking top-tier HR legal support. Their impressive track record is a testament to their unwavering dedication to delivering outstanding results for their clients in the dynamic landscape of HR law. ’

‘Chris Van Olmen is an outstanding lawyer, very customer centric, with great business experience. He is clearly one of the best HR lawyers in the country and able to resolve all complex legal issues, as he understands the business strategy in an excellent way. I recommend Mr. Van Olmen very warmly.’

‘Chris Van Olmen – Trust is the way to describe him. You can trust he will be there. You can trust that he will help you in any way possible. You can trust the fact that he & the team will deliver.’

‘It is a team with high level specialists. Their availability is great. They usually have the most recent information and share it proactively. Excellent follow-up on files and deadlines. Very good network of influence.’

‘Availability, follow-up, smart, good legal technique.’

‘Chris Van Olmen has been a trusted source of advice for years. One-stop shop – always available, goes beyond formal interpretation, helps me negotiate/assess risks and make a call.’

Key clients

Proximus

Bpost

NMBS-SNCB

HR Rail

Eurofins

Vivaqua

Loterie Nationale

STIB/MIVB

BICS

Farys

Gartner

Work highlights

Assisted an industrial company with a restructuring procedure, including the collective dismissal of more than 50 employees.
Advised a large bank on the social law aspects of a €38m acquisition of shares in an automotive company.
Advised a multinational construction company on the set-up of its whistleblowing policy.

Belgium > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

In addition to advising on VC-backed financing rounds as well as on buy-and sell-side private equity transactions, Van Olmen & Wynant‘s core areas of expertise include employee stock option plans and strategic transactions involving family-owned businesses. The team is co-led by Koen Hoornaert, who is active across a spectrum of corporate transactional and governance matters, and Luc Wynant, who is particularly focused on handling share acquisitions, capital markets and private equity-related matters.

Practice head(s):

Luc Wynant; Koen Hoornaert

Other key lawyers:

Laurent Detaille

Key clients

AED Rent

Alertis NV

Anrova Solutions BV

Capital-E

DSTNY

Eurofilters Group

Eurofilters Group (Volinvest & Capinvest)

Expertum Group

Farys CV

Group Joos NV

ING Belgium

JSP Invest

Juunoo

KRKA Belgium

Kampani NV

LKQ Belgium

Moonbag

Newton Force

Paleo BV

Petronas Lubricants

Qualiphar

Schelstraete Delacourt Associates NV

Selecta Belgium

Soda Data NV

Team Industries NV

Work highlights

Assisted Paleo with its series A financing round led by DSM Venturing and Planet A Ventures.

Van Olmen & Wynant is an independent law firm offering quality services in employment and corporate law and litigation. Established in 1993, we are a stable and established player in the Brussels legal market.

Our double niche strategy offers a double win for our clients. We have the resources to dig deep and offer highly specialised advice in our niche areas. But our niche approach also allows us to remain agile and flexible, resulting in tailored solutions with a personal and pragmatic touch.

A dedicated team of experienced, multilingual professionals serves a wide range of business clients such as growth companies, multinationals, public companies and government institutions.

Our core values underlie and drive our services: We achieve results. We bond and we share. We care and unburden.

Based in Brussels, the firm enjoys outstanding international contacts and has developed close working relationships with high quality law firms across the globe.

Department	Name	Email	Telephone
Labour law (including individual labour law, collective labour relations, restructuring and transfer of undertakings)	Chris Van Olmen
Labour law (including individual labour law, collective labour relations, restructuring and transfer of undertakings)	Nicolas Simon
Labour law (including individual labour law, collective labour relations, restructuring and transfer of undertakings)	Vincent Vuylsteke
Corporate law (including private equity law)	Luc Wynant
Corporate law (including private equity law)	Alexei Loubkine

Name	Position	Profile
Mr Gautier Busschaert	Senior associate	View Profile
Mr Koen Hoornaert	Partner	View Profile
Mr Alexei Loubkine	Partner	View Profile
Mr Nicolas Simon	Partner	View Profile
Mr Chris Van Olmen	Mr. Van Olmen is a founding partner of the law firm Van…	View Profile
Mrs Séverine Vincke	Senior Associate	View Profile
Mr Vincent Vuylsteke	Partner	View Profile
Mr Luc Wynant	Founding partner, head of Corporate department	View Profile