Karlien Clerebaut
Karlien is a lawyer specialised in employment law, with more than seventeen years of experience and extensive expertise in both individual and collective employment law.
She advises and represents national and international clients in a wide range of matters, including recruitment, employment conditions, incapacity to work, dismissals, assistance during social inspections, collective bargaining and restructurings.
She is known for her approachable and committed manner, combined with sharp legal insight and analytical precision. Her approach is characterised by a balanced combination of in-depth legal knowledge and a pragmatic, down-to-earth perspective.
In every case, Karlien strives to reach the most appropriate and workable solution, taking into account the specific circumstances — whether through consultation and negotiation, or through decisive litigation when required.
Her enthusiasm, dedication and determination make her a reliable and committed lawyer who advocates passionately for her clients, always placing their interests first.
In addition to her extensive practical experience, Karlien closely monitors developments in employment law. She continuously enhances her expertise through specialised training and shares her insights as a speaker at webinars and seminars.
She also regularly publishes on current topics and recent developments in the field of employment law.
Areas of expertise
- Employment and social security law Individual and collective dismissals
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, work rules and company policies Incapacity to work
- Protection against dismissal
- Discrimination
- Harassment
- Assistance social inspections
- Business restructuring and reorganizations
- International employment and social security issues