Claeys & Engels is happy to announce that 10 of our Partners are listed amongst the 26 Belgian experts in Labour, Employment & Benefits Law

Who’s Who Legal: Labour & Employment 2017 is an in-depth guide to the world's leading labour and employment lawyers around the world.

“Belgian human resources firm CLAEYS & ENGELS is renowned across Europe for its employment team and for clients its lawyers are highly sought after. Nine of its lawyers are listed.

Chris Engels specialises in dismissal law and is an expert in matters concerning European labour law. One respondent says, "He has a sound legal knowledge and is extremely responsive. He is very commercial and pragmatic – a leader in the field.”

Sophie Maes is a highly regarded adviser in matters of international employment, labour law and social security law. Sources say: “She is highly efficient and extremely knowledgeable in global mobility and immigration issues.”

Olivier Wouters is a leading expert on dismissals, reorganisations and collective bargaining, and is recognised as a market leader.

Jean-Paul Lacomble specialises in business restructuring and transfer of undertakings where he is renowned for his expertise.

Inger Verhelst is “brilliant; a pre-eminent lawyer” who advises on individual and collective labour issues including restructuring, acquisitions, negotiations and bargaining.”

And to top it off, Chris Engels has been nominated leading Thought Leader in Europe for Labour & Employment Law in 2017.