Van Olmen & Wynant provides legal advice to major international companies on restructurings, international staff management, and the social aspects of M&A deals. The firm has significant specialised expertise in EU employment law, with key members leading L&E Global’s EU Working Group and editing the European Employment Law Cases review. Chris Van Olmen, Nicolas Simon, and Vincent Vuylsteke all co-head the employment team, bringing expertise to all aspects of employment and industrial relations, including employment-related issues connected to reorganisation and restructuring processes, collective dismissals and closures, and individual and collective employment disputes, including litigation before the Belgian Labour Courts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Chris Van Olmen is described as the leading figure in Belgian employment law, combining strategic vision with deep international experience.’
- ‘What makes Van Olmen & Wynant unique is their exceptional client focus combined with extensive legal expertise.’
- ‘The attorneys at Van Olmen & Wynant differentiate themselves through their proactive communication and collaborative approach.’
- ‘Top knowledge, coupled with relentless focus on serving the client.'
- ‘Knowledge, service, results.’
- ‘I would recommend the law firm VOW because of their extensive expertise in social law and civil service law.’
Key clients
- Proximus
- Bpost
- NMBS-SNCB
- HR Rail
- Federal Public Service of Work, Labour and Social Dialogue
- Vivaqua
- Loterie Nationale
- STIB
- MIVB
- BICS
- Farys
- VRT
Work highlights
Defended the Belgian Services for Social Security of Self-employed persons against the claims of HRH Prince Laurent of Belgium, the brother of the King, who wanted to have access to this social security system.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Practice head
Chris Van Olmen; Nicolas Simon; Vincent Vuylsteke
Other key lawyers
Gautier Busschaert; Filip Van Beirendonck