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Belgium > Employment Tier 3

‘A high-quality law firm specialised in social law’, Sotra runs the gamut of employment law, with expertise in international employment, social security law, public sector law and HR-related GDPR questions. It offers specialist expertise in restructurings, including transfers of undertakings, collective redundancies, and cross-border transactions. Olivier Rijckaert, team co-head, is developing the firm’s alternative conflict resolution offering, while co-head Marian Dewaersegger has specific knowledge of the logistics, aviation, and retail sectors.

Practice head(s):

Olivier Rijckaert; Marian Dewaersegger

Other key lawyers:

Noël Lambert; Valentin Hanquet; Karel Devloo

Testimonials

‘Deeply specialised in social law.’

‘Strong expertise in social law. Great attention to meet the customers’ expectations: take time to understand the business and provide tailored advice from A to Z to ensure a smooth run of the project.’

‘Marian Dewaersegger is very talented, committed, and responsive. Talent to understand the business needs and provide the ad hoc reply. Can deal with our files in French, Dutch, and English.’

‘Sotra is a high-quality law firm specialised in social law. They have a high level of competency and experience.’

‘Olivier Rijckaert and Valentin Hanquet both have a high level of experience and knowledge in social legislation. I always trust their analysis and their recommendations.’

‘The team is complementary, the knowledge about our organisation and the understanding of our philosophy.’

‘Marian Dewaersegger and Karel Devloo are open and very professional, they provide grounded advice.’

‘We mainly work with Karel Devloo, who has proven to be a true legal professional. He is always available, has a sound knowledge of employment law, and delivers all products on time.’

Key clients

Heidelberg materials

Province de Hainaut

Talent.Brussels

Centre Hospitalier Jean Titeca

Touring

ASL Airlines

ikanbi

Cost Association

Analis

Atradius

Work highlights

  • Assisted a multi-national in the logistics sector with a TUPE operation with an impact on + 80 employees, including drafting the transfer-CBA.
  • Defending several companies in different sectors in several court procedures in the context of the 2024 social election campaign.
  • Assisted Touring, with strategic advice in union-negotiations, and several projects, such as ESG and specific procedures regarding employees on long-term sick-leave.