What doesn`t kill you makes you stronger. The legal profession is difficult and not always easy, but you can learn quickly if you are open to new challenges. As an employment lawyer, you deal with one of a company`s most important (if not the most important) assets and are involved in the client`s core business. It allows you to get involved in different types of companies in different sectors, broadening your experience and perspectives. Be open to these experiences and last but not least, enjoy! Sandra`s six years of experience at ING Insurance (now Vivium) means she combines first-hand industry experience with a legal perspective, giving her a unique perspective and understanding of the issues her clients face. We say “unique” because no other law firm has that mix of in-house experience. “Maxime Colle is an accessible, direct, practical and business-oriented lawyer with good relationships within the firm, making Lydian the ideal external lawyer to support in-house general counsel who need to deal with a variety of legal issues.” “Peter De Ryck was responsible for the M&A transaction. He was more than capable of standing up to his colleagues` legal team in every respect, although he was often outnumbered 5-to-1. After the transaction, the other person proved that he was also impressed with Peter by switching to Lydian. “Lydian`s team is able to provide fast and detailed assistance on all insurance matters, from assistance with regulatory requirements to legal support for businesses.” “Lydian has a solution-oriented approach and deep legal knowledge that really impressed me. They combine very good customer service with in-depth legal knowledge. He is one of the few Belgian lawyers with experience in handling complex insurance and reinsurance disputes in all lines of insurance before Belgian and arbitral tribunals. As he frequently represents international clients, he is well aware of the cultural and legal differences in commercial contracts between Belgian and non-Belgian companies.
Who`s Who Legal recognized him as one of the top 10 litigation opinion leaders in Belgium, reflecting his unique blend of expertise and experience. “Accessible, timely and reliable legal advice. Easy to use. In addition, we do not see labour law as a niche in its own right, but as part of the wider legal landscape. There are always links to other areas, such as company law, commercial contracts, criminal law, etc. As part of a full-service law firm, our team of employment lawyers can integrate these aspects into the provision of advice to our clients, resulting in better and more comprehensive advice. We see ourselves as business partners of our customers. We are not only there to give the right legal input (this is the Olympic minimum), but we go the extra mile and always try to translate the complex legal framework into practical and useful solutions. We take into account the client`s specific needs, corporate culture, working relationships and business objectives. Direct and direct advice is Lydian`s trademark, and we try to prove it every day. The legal profession is difficult and not always easy, but you can learn quickly if you take matters into your own hands and are open to new challenges. Our mission is to find solutions through excellent legal understanding and a strong business instinct.
As a result, we exceed expectations, achieve consistent results, and build long-term relationships with industry leaders. What doesn`t kill you makes you stronger. The legal profession is difficult and not always easy, but you can learn quickly if you are open to new challenges. The world of real estate is a difficult world where everything happens very fast. At the same time, you can live and work with your customers at 200 km/h. Be open to these experiences and, last but not least, enjoy! Yves, a mediator by training, advises national and international clients in complex construction disputes as well as in post-acquisition disputes and shareholder disputes. He regularly acts as a trusted commercial advisor, advises and prepares legal documents and assists with implementation. He also advises clients facing insolvent or near-insolvent partners. For some international clients, we have established a tailor-made alliance of law firms to meet their international needs in different countries. This is always done with the help of our good friends and strong relationships with law firms in other countries, which are critical to success.
We have developed IT tools and platforms to facilitate such alliances, which streamlines work for the client, makes our services more transparent and contributes to knowledge sharing and quality improvement. Ultimately, this leads to greater efficiency and reduced legal expenses. Being able to propose and implement such an approach to international needs strengthens the long-term relationship with the client and leads to better legal service delivery. Finally, the #metoo the end #ustoo the movements and their impact on the legal landscape will remain a hot topic. We are already seeing more attention to corporate policy and risk assessment in the context of due diligence and transactions. A safe working environment, taking into account the employer`s duty of care, will be an important issue. It also raises issues such as investment in lifelong learning, well-being at work, diversity of the workforce, new forms of employment beyond the traditional boundaries of employer subordination, etc. New approaches need to be developed to make the working relationship more flexible for a younger generation with different expectations, approaches, attitudes and work ethic.
We help our clients think outside the box and shape the workforce of tomorrow. Sandra graduated in law from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL) in 1994. After completing her studies, she took various additional courses in insurance and risk management, including at Assuralia and the German reinsurer Munich Re. Sandra was admitted to the Brussels Bar in 1999. Geert focuses particularly on all tax aspects: “Know-how, flexibility and fast response times”. “Excellent support, both to ensure GDPR compliance and to manage regulatory investigations and disputes.” “Group always available with in-depth knowledge.” “Hugo Keulers and his team are always available, have strong communication skills and ensure quick follow-up.” Author(s): Hugo Keulers Sandra Lodewijckx Tine Meurs Charlotte Henskens Her clients include Belgian and international insurance and reinsurance companies, professional associations, mutual societies and insurance intermediaries. Kerry Logistics Network Limited – TCI Freight Forwarding Co. LTD.
“Lydian`s team leader, Tom Geudens, is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer who is a pleasure to work with.” We help our clients think outside the box and shape the workforce of tomorrow. “Peter de Ryck is very available and efficient. He has a good team around him. They`re very commercial and it`s easy to work with. She has in-depth knowledge of the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) and maintains excellent contacts with insurers, actuaries, academics, insurance associations and supervisory authorities. Their combined knowledge of group insurance and pension plans is exceptional. If necessary, he also assists clients in tax disputes and anti-money laundering proceedings. “What impressed me most was the ability of every Lydian representative – regardless of level – to understand the business context of our complex organization. Most importantly, Lydian`s representatives are able to act in accordance with this business context and provide practical and clear advice, regardless of the complexity of the case. We listen to what is important and advise you concretely and personally in a constantly changing world.