Noted for providing ‘practical guidance’, ALTIUS’s employment team delivers a ‘one-stop’ service for clients facing complex employment law issues, ranging from cross-border employment issues, workforce restructuring to collective bargaining and migration law. The team also efficiently integrates with the firm’s other highly-regarded practices, including its corporate and M&A, IP, and data protection groups, and specialises in cross-border employment, workforce restructuring, migration law, and collective bargaining. Regarded as an ’outstanding lawyer’, litigator and team head Philippe De Wulf advises a range of clients, from Belgium-based clients to international corporations, in employment disputes and restructuring matters. He is ably supported by Emma Van Caenegem, who brings notable expertise in international labour law and social security matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Philippe De Wulf is an outstanding lawyer, business-oriented, and remarkably skilled at finding solutions to complex, multi-jurisdictional problems. A true pleasure to work with.’
- ‘Philippe De Wulf is highly responsive and provides focused, pragmatic advice that is immediately applicable to business needs.’
- ‘The team is very reactive, knowledgeable and provides practical guidance. They are available whenever needed.’
- ‘I have had interactions with Emma Van Caenegem and Philippe De Wulf; they are easy to work with, have excellent communication skills and are knowledgeable, available and reactive.’
- ‘Philippe DeWulf and his team are fantastic in terms of responsiveness, straightforward advice and business acumen, working seamlessly together.’
- ‘The team advises on time and on budget, always very client-focused.’
Key clients
- 4PX
- ABE Clearing
- Airplus International
- Strada Group
- Alliance Optique
- Alstom
- AniCura Group
- Ascend Materials
- Berry Superfos
- C&A
- Canon
- Cigna
Work highlights
Advised Anicura Group on a number of very complex and sophisticated reorganisation projects.
Assisted Miles Mobility Belgium with the closure of the Belgian legal entity and the subsequent collective dismissal of its workforce in Belgium.
Advised Kevin De Bruyne on his record-breaking player contract with Italian champions Napoli SSC.
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Practice head
Philippe De Wulf
Other key lawyers
Sven Demeulemeester; Emma Van Caenegem; Grégory Ernes