Stibbe boasts a strong employment litigation record before Belgian courts, the European Court of Justice, civil and criminal courts, and in arbitration proceedings. The team handles complex issues across employment, public, regulatory, and criminal law, with expertise in banking, supplementary pensions, TUPE transfers, and international employment. It is co-led by Elisabeth Matthys, who focuses on complex litigation and social criminal law, and Jérôme Aubertin, who advises on corporate restructurings, collective dismissals, closures, and alternative remuneration schemes. Furthermore, the team also holds a niche focus in sports law, advising federations, teams, and athletes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jérôme Aubertin and Charlotte Mortiaux are extremely responsive and adapt seamlessly to client timezones. They explain risks clearly, avoid unnecessary legalese, and provide pragmatic advice for international clients.’
- ‘A top firm for employment disputes in the Benelux area.’
- ‘Elisabeth Matthys has exceptional expertise in sports-related employment disputes, including complex cross-border cases.’
- ‘The employment team handles the full range of employment issues, involving other specialists when needed. They are commercial, pragmatic, and balance technical law with business considerations. They are trusted partners on international matters involving Belgium.’
Key clients
- PostNL
- The Royal Belgian Football Association
- Carpenter
- Pension Fund of the Belgian Federal Parliament
- Institute for the Equality of Women and Men
- Barry Callebaut
- Baxter
- RTL
- Curevac
- Ariston Thermo
- Orizio group
- Cerence
Work highlights
Representing the Royal Belgian Football Association in a claim brought by former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Lassana Diarra before the CJEU, challenging the rules governing contractual relations between players and clubs.
Representing the national women volleyball team in disciplinary proceedings against a former national coach following allegations of harassment.
Assisted PostNL with a criminal case regarding the employment law status of the delivery personnel, which was initiated by the public prosecutor and supported by the trade unions.
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Practice head
Elisabeth Mathys; Jérôme Aubertin
Other key lawyers
Jan Proesmans; Philip De Roo; Charlotte Mortiaux; Anissa Amallah