Monard law's employment offering encompasses advice on a wide range of labour and security law issues, including individual and collective employment law, as well as contentious and non-contentious matters. These issues span restructuring, transfers and undertakings, collective dismissals, and equity-based incentives. Tom Messiaen and Bert Theeuwes co-head the team; Theeuwes has a unique practice representing international organisations and high-ranking staff officials before administrative tribunals. Peter Dufaux left the firm in 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Tom Messiaen takes a pragmatic approach to come to a solution.'
- ‘The collaboration is very smooth with on-the-spot availability; proactive advice that takes into account the client's position; accuracy and on-time advice.'
- ‘Speed of answering is faster than other companies. They are clear in answering, and you know as a client what you need to do.’
- ‘Bert Theeuwes is very experienced. He understands very quickly what the client needs. Great communication skills. You can count on Mr Theeuwes even in cases with short deadlines.’
- ‘For employment law, this firm really stands out. Hands-on, clear, thorough, professional and empathic and gives clear pros and cons for every strategy. Flexible also if a change is desired.’
- ‘They are responsive and very commercial. They know the law and are creative with its application.’
Key clients
- KBC Bank & Insurance
- Douglas
- Saint Gobain
- Autogrill Belux
- Fluvius
- Keyloop
- ARAG Insurance
- Facilicom Group
- Clario
- Rolex
Work highlights
Advising US-based CLARIO, a large player in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare sector, on restructuring issues, the implementation of international policies, and the reorganisation of the working environment.
Assisting AUTOGRILL, the world's leading provider of food and beverage services for travellers, with all employment and HR compliance-related aspects of their business in Belgium.
Advising Douglas, a retail chain active in the perfume and cosmetics sector, on employment-related issues in Belgium.
Practice head
Tom Messiaen; Bert Theeuwes
Other key lawyers
Astrid Caporali