Liesbet Vandenplas heads the employment department at Eubelius, a leading firm in Belgium for employment, social security, and pensions law, providing comprehensive legal support across all aspects of employment and HR strategy. The firm is well-known for its pragmatic advice on complex litigation and settlements, acting as a trusted advisor to clients in both the private and (semi-)public sectors. Key areas of expertise include strategic HR legal management and restructuring, pension schemes, and legal structuring of staffing.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Liesbet Vandenplas has with her a well integrated team, working seamlessly together to find integrated HR solutions. The team follows up on the client, in case action is required. Eubelius has several areas of expertise in-house, and if needed, lawyers dealing with corporate law and digital law were called upon for legal expertise.'
- ‘Liesbet Vandenplas is an exceptionally calm person that can communicate very clearly. She can explain in the most pedagogical way complex issue, putting forward the different options/solutions. She listens with empathy to the client, to understand the needs of the client, in order to work jointly for a solution. She is structured, methodical, and thorough.’
- ‘I experienced the team to be very pragmatic. What sets them apart is their ability to work cross-practice and provide clear and actionable advice in complex employment issues that require strategic interfacing with several internal and external stakeholders. They go beyond being the 'legal point of contact' in such files and act as a strategic sparring partner, which is rare on the market.’
- ‘Deep legal expertise with an approachable, client-focused style. The team not only provides technically excellent advice, but does so in a way that is pragmatic, commercial, and easy to apply in a real-world context. Potential clients would want to know that this group is highly responsive, proactive in anticipating issues, and genuinely as true partners rather than simply external advisors.'
- ‘Liesbet Vandenplas is exceptionally approachable and easy to reach whenever support is needed. She brings authenticity and deep expertise to every interaction, and consistently demonstrates the qualities of a strong leader. Tim Gesquiere and Sam De Voogt are also highly responsive, professional, and solutions-oriented, making collaboration seamless and effective. Overall, the team provides trusted guidance with both technical excellence and a human touch.’
- ‘Working with this team gives you certainty to work with a top-notch team that understands the legal issue and the business context.’
Key clients
- McBride
- Ceres Pharma
- Besix Unitec
- bpost Group
- Claire’s Group
- Crelan Group
- European Payments Initiative (EPI) Group
- European Trade Union Cooperation
- Fedrus International Group
- Flemish government
- Lyreco
- Eurostar Group
Work highlights
Advising Thalys’ HR department on various types of HR legal-related topics, ranging from individual labour law (dismissals, remuneration, working time, policies, data protection), to collective labour law (collective labour agreements, social elections, relations with workers’ representatives).
Representing the Belgian State and its Federal Ministers of Social Security in several procedures before civil courts regarding platform work.
Advised McBride on various aspects concerning their social consultation bodies, including updating and amending their agreement on the establishment of the European Works Council.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Liesbet Vandenplas
Other key lawyers
Sam De Voogt; Tim Gesquiere