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Belgium

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Employment

EY Law is deeply involved in M&A and restructuring projects, providing both vendor and buy-side due diligence and support throughout the entire transaction lifecycle, from deal negotiation to post-deal integration. The practice offers advice across a diverse range of topics, including working time, compensation, termination processes, health and safety, and pay transparency matters. The team also advises on the set-up of employee representative bodies and handles employment litigation. Practice head Barbara François is ably supported by Marie-Emilie Truyens and Sophie Nys.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The EY team was an invaluable asset in our restructuring. I have not come across another team with a similar knowledge of both association and labour law.’
  • 'Legal analysis and presentations of their findings were straight to the point and easy to understand. Where other law firms hid behind legalese language, the EY team was clear and focused, which was extremely helpful to get the buy-in of the 80-member companies.’
  • 'The team was very quick in understanding our needs and proposed tailor-made solutions that took into account all our constraints. Our Association is a very peculiar one with specific needs that the EY team was able to get and take care of.’
  • ‘We had the impression that the team was very competent and well organised. Everyone knew exactly what to do and how.’
  • ‘The team has diverse qualities, allowing for a range of expertise.’
  • ‘The EY team consistently delivers prompt and insightful responses to the complex challenges faced by international non-profits. Their broad expertise allows for a comprehensive, full-service approach, all managed through a single, efficient point of contact.’

Key clients

  • European Bioplastics e.V.
  • Biscuiterie le Vésuve BV
  • European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care AISBL

Work highlights

Advised EUBP e.V. on all employment law aspects of transferring part of its operations to Belgium by incorporating a new international non-profit association in Belgium.
Assisted ESAIC AISBL with the implementation of new flexible working arrangements in line with the complex Belgian legal framework.
Practice head

Barbara François

Other key lawyers

Marie-Emilie Truyens; Sophie Nys