Linklaters fields a team of specialists in its employment and incentives practice, often handling large scale litigation across dismissals, discrimination, whistleblowing, and termination disputes as well as restructurings and transactions. The firm’s ESG expertise extends to HR aspects of the green transition, and pay disparity matters. Jennifer Granado Aranzana is a particular go-to for such ESG-related queries. Nele Van Kerrebroeck was promoted to partner in May 2024, taking over as head of the team following Luc Vanaverbeke‘s retirement in June 2024: she ’fills big shoes in a remarkable way’, often handling complex incentives matters for large-scale clients.
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‘Very up to date about trends and new developments’
‘Proactive reach out to clients on changing regulation and landscape. Pragmatic and knowledgeable.’
‘Nele Van Kerrebroeck fills big shoes in a remarkable way, with an impressive depth of expertise and a high level of empathy & client understanding.'
‘We use Linklaters for a wide variety of cases, including international employment & benefits and European Works Council matters. They have won important court cases of principle for us.’
‘We are pleased that Nele Van Kerrebroeck is taking over the practice. Nele is always available and gives expert advice.’
‘Nele Van Kerrebroeck is dedicated, pragmatic, and a star.’
Key clients
- Colruyt & Korys
- NHV
- Galapagos
- bpost
- CA Indosuez/Degroof Petercam
- Carrier
- CACEIS
- IQVIA
- Fluxys
- GSK
Work highlights
- Advised bpost on acquisition of Staci – including extensive Belgian and global employment and incentives aspects.
- Advised Carrier on the carve-outs of their fire and security business and Access Solutions to Honeywell, including a collective restructuring in Belgium.
- Advised Fluxys on the determination of the applicable joint sector committees for their new activities and representative legal entities.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Nele Van Kerrebroeck
Other key lawyers
Caroline Borgers; Thierry L'Homme; Jennifer Granado Aranzana