Described as ‘a trusted partner’, Osborne Clarke specialises in the TMC, life sciences, biotech, and retail sectors, advising both national and cross-border clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious employment and HR issues. Practice head Thierry Viérin specialises in various aspects of employment law, including restructurings, contingent workforces, the termination and hiring of high-profile senior employees, negotiations with trade union representatives, and the transfer of undertakings.
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Testimonials
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- 'Thierry Viérin and Bernd de Marrez have both been hugely helpful to us over the last few years. Their breadth of experience, approachable nature and commercially tailored advice have contributed to the success of our business in local markets.’
- ‘They understand the urgency of situations and make every effort to provide support quickly. They are specialists in their matters and involve other team members when needed; I really enjoy our collaboration.’
- ‘What makes this practice unique is its exceptional balance between a deeply personal, human-centred approach and a high level of professional excellence.'
- ‘Every member of the employment team is hugely knowledgeable in their field, providing pragmatic and commercially sound legal advice.'
- ‘The employment team offers a commercial and approachable service, providing quick turnaround times. Their commitment to provide added value demonstrates their dedication to getting to know our business and fostering a long-term client-attorney relationship.’
- 'What differentiates them from competitors is their accessibility, responsiveness, and ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice.’
Key clients
- LTIMindtree
- Xerox
- Zambon
- Aspria
- HH Global
- Anaplan
- Compass Lexecon
- Air Canada
- Veritas Technologies
- Diageo
- GB Food
- Elo Touch
Work highlights
Assisted Godiva with a collective dismissal process under the Belgian "Renault Law", guiding Godiva through each step of the legal framework to ensure full compliance and minimise potential legal risks.
Advising Eurostar on a significant restructuring in several countries, including the negotiation of a voluntary leavers scheme at the start of the consultation process to align the Belgian process with the UK.
Advised TrendMiner, a leading provider of industrial analytics software for the process industry, on a strategically sensitive and complex international dismissal project involving multiple key personnel.
Practice head
Thierry Viérin
Other key lawyers
Bernd de Marrez; Vinciane Rysselinck; Julien Verbeke