Tetra Law’s labour practice maintains a crucial synergy with its corporate and tax departments, particularly for M&A operations involving employee transfers and restructurings. The labour team, led by founding partner Sylvie Lacombe, offers specific and advanced expertise in hiring questions, international mobility, including posting and relocation, and company reorganisations. Other core areas of activity include individual and collective dismissals, harassment, and discrimination issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Julie Malingreau and Sylvie Lacombe stand out for their exceptional knowledge and well-informed advice. They always provide clear, practical guidance that shows a deep understanding of both the law and the client’s needs. Their insight and professionalism truly set them apart.’
- ‘Each individual is a real specialist in their domain, with flexibility and responsibility, thinking with the client, and good briefing of the pros and cons of each possible solution.'
- 'The attorneys are supportive, as we do not know the Belgian law and are working with us to be sure we are 100% compliant. Key capabilities include knowledge of Belgian law and an ability to explain the details we need to be concerned with in a concise manner.’
- ‘I have worked with both Julia Malingreau and Sylvie Lacombe. Both have more knowledge on HR laws and requirements than the last attorneys we worked with. I value their ability to explain, so a non-lawyer can understand the Belgian laws. Their knowledge of the specific laws is helping us to become 100% compliant.’
- ‘The team is exceptionally responsive and always available for a call, no matter the time or urgency of the matter. This level of accessibility really sets them apart from other firms. Clients can rely on them for quick, thoughtful advice and a genuine sense of partnership. Their willingness to make themselves available whenever needed shows a strong commitment to client service and collaboration.’
- ‘Excellent teamwork between the different team members. Excellent back-up in case of temporary or unforeseen leave.’
Key clients
- Activa S.A.
- Group Armonea
- Group Sotera Health
- Befimmo
- Yves Rocher
- Jones Lang Lasalle SA
- Jones Lang Lasalle Services S.A.
- Groupe Ipex
- Belrest
- Nyxoah
- Lagardère Travel Belgium
- Warner Music
Work highlights
Assisted Yves Rocher Belgium with transferring corporate positions to France, involving a second collective dismissal in Q1 2025.
Represented the interests of the Vice President, Site Director Belgium, and Head of Global Employee Workplace Experience & Ecological Footprint at UCB Pharma, who was dismissed after 14 years of service, and pleaded his case both in the first instance and on appeal, seeking a significant additional payment for compensation in lieu of notice, and prevailed in both proceedings.
Assisted Activa with a dismissal for serious cause of one of its team managers.
Practice head
Sylvie Lacombe
Other key lawyers
Julie Malingreau