Spanning both Brussels and Antwerp, Lydian fields a substantial employment team, enabling it to provide comprehensive services across individual and collective employment law issues. Noted for its ‘clarity of analysis and proposed solutions’, the practice handles a wide scope of matters, including compensation and benefits, employee incentive schemes, employment litigation, health and safety, and HR data protection and privacy at work. The team is highly experienced in complex areas, such as restructurings, outsourcing projects, international mobility, and advising senior executives, as well as conducting fraud and internal investigations. The employment team is co-led by Brussels-based Alexander Vandenbergen and Jurgen De Vreese, as well as Antwerp-based Jan Hofkens and Kato Aerts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We were truly impressed by the professionalism of Lydian, particularly the clarity of analysis and proposed solutions, and the team’s availability to discuss and clarify things at short notice.’
- ‘Eveline Ankaert stands out for client focus and attentiveness. She is highly responsive, ensures her advice is practical and strategically aligned with business objectives.’
- ‘Lydian stands out for responsiveness and international approach.’
- 'The individuals consistently navigate complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions on time.’
- ‘The team has a remarkable blend of strengths, with deep knowledge of our business and exceptional expertise across various legal domains.’
- ‘The team I have dealt with in Lydian has amazing expertise; I wouldn't go beyond them for employment law and litigation advice in Belgium.’
Key clients
- Capgemini
- Ethias
- Bekaert
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- AG Insurance
- Unilever
- Essenscia
- Flanders Investment & Trade
- Visit Flanders
- Water-link
- Scandinavian Tobacco Group
- Landewyck Group
Work highlights
Assisted CMA CGM with the establishment of a new European Works Council following the acquisition of Air Belgium, particularly the appointment process of employee representatives to the Special Negotiation Body.
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Practice head
Jan Hofkens; Alexander Vandenbergen; Kato Aerts; Jurgen De Vreese
Other key lawyers
Eveline Ankaert