Vincent Busschaert is one of the leading labour lawyers in Belgium. His daily fare consists of legal questions relating to individual and collective dismissals, transfers of undertakings, company restructuring, corporate labour law and the drafting and negotiation of individual and collective labour agreements. He acts on a daily basis for various international and Belgian clients and he is an experienced litigator in labour and employment matters. He further advises on issues such as incentive plans and fringe benefits.
He holds a law degree from the University of Leuven (KU Leuven 1987) and a degree in international law from the University of Brussels (ULB 1990); in addition, he has a degree in finance from the University of Leuven (KU Leuven 2000).
Vincent is a member of the Lex Mundi Labour and Employment Group and a member of various national and international associations.
Vincent has been an attorney since 1990 and a Partner at Liedekerke since 2001. He was the Managing Partner of the firm for over 10 years from January 2013 until June 2023.
Catholic University of Leuven (Finance degree) 2000
Université libre de Bruxelles (International Law degree) 1990
Catholic University of Leuven (Law degree) 1987
Relevant expertise
Assistance of several clients in numerous industries such as automotive, IT, retail, Port, Chemistry, Energy, Public sector, .... as to their commission and incentive plans, digitalisation, , collective and individual matters, litigation, social elections etc.
Assistance of various clients in their restructurings, such as transfer of undertaking, collective dismissal, closure ,...
Assistance of clients in a number of high profile litigation (discrimination, harassment, redundancies, CBAs, ....)
Publications/Speaking Engagements
« La réintégration : mythe ou réalité », La protection des représentants du personnel, Anthemis, 2011
Distinction ouvrier - employé en Belgique: le sort des délais de préavis, Decideurs - Guide Leadership & Management du capital humain, 2012
Recognition
Vincent Busschaert is a seasoned labour lawyer whose broad practice also encompasses incentive plans and fringe benefits - Legal 500, 2022
Vincent Busschaert is recognised as one of Legal 500’s “Hall of Fame” Lawyers for Employment - Legal 500, 2022
Vincent Busschaert is recognised as Thought Leader in labour law and employment law in the 2022 edition of Who’s Who Legal Thought Leaders: Labour & Employment - Who’s Who Legal 2022
Vincent Busschaert is recommended in the 2021 edition of WWL Global Leaders – Labour & Employment - Who’s Who Legal 2021
Vincent Busschaert is ranked as ‘Leading Individual’ in the area of Labour and Employment – Legal 500, 2020
Memberships & Admissions
Member of the Brussels Bar
European Employment Law Association (EELA)
Association des Juristes Praticiens du Droit / Vereniging van de Praktijkjuristen in Sociaal Recht (AJPDS-VPJSR)
