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.’
- ‘This team combines outstanding legal expertise, delivering advice that is clear, pragmatic, and business-focused.'
- 'Vinciane Rysselinck stands out through her exceptional responsiveness, clarity, and proactive mindset—qualities that truly differentiate them from competitors.'
- 'They are highly responsive, collaborative, and consistently go beyond expectations, feeling more like an extension of our in-house team than external counsel. Overall, they are a trusted partner.'
- ‘The individuals we work with stand out for their exceptional combination of technical expertise and pragmatic approach. They are not only outstanding lawyers but also trusted advisers who understand our business and anticipate our needs.'
- '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