Emmanuel Wauters
Emmanuel Wauters is a Brussels-based employment lawyer with 25 years of experience advising national and international companies across the full spectrum of employment law.
Emmanuel Wauters is a Brussels-based employment lawyer with 25 years of experience advising national and international companies across the full spectrum of employment law.
As a partner of Clarity Legal and a founding member of the International Labour Law Network (ILLN), Emmanuel is recognized for his strategic insight, cultural fluency and pragmatic legal solutions.
His practice covers both individual and collective employment matters, from recruitment and contract structuring to dismissals, negotiations and complex restructuring processes. Emmanuel’s deep understanding of Belgium’s diverse social and linguistic landscape allows him to tailor advice that resonates with the realities of each region.
One of Emmanuel’s most distinguishing qualities is his native bilingual fluency in Dutch and French, a unique asset among Belgian employment lawyers. Combined with his professional fluency in English, this enables him to operate seamlessly across linguistic boundaries and advise clients in multinational contexts with ease.
Emmanuel is known for his clear communication, ethical approach and responsiveness, making him a trusted advisor to HR leaders, legal departments and executive teams. He regularly contributes to legal publications and speaks at conferences on employment law and international labour issues.
He obtained his law degree from the University of Antwerp (2001).
Areas of expertise
- Employment and social security law
- Individual and collective dismissals
- Business restructuring and reorganizations
- Harassment, discrimination and whistleblowing cases
- Negotiations with trade unions
- Criminal employment law
- International employment and social security issues
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts