Baker McKenzie Bolsters Global Employment & Compensation Practice with Addition of Dimitri Van Uytvanck in Brussels

Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie is pleased to announce the addition of Dimitri Van Uytvanck as a partner and head of the Firm's Belgium Employment & Compensation Practice, effective 2 January 2025. Dimitri is based in Brussels and joins the Firm from Simmons & Simmons.

Dimitri is a recognized expert in labor law and social security law. He has a particular focus on the employment law aspects of corporate restructurings, transfer of undertakings, flexible working arrangements and privacy. He regularly advises a broad range of clients across the financial institutions, life sciences, technology, media and telecommunications, and energy and infrastructure sectors. Dimitri also advises clients in connection with remuneration packages for executives, employee benefits schemes, employment contracts, labor union relations within companies and other business-critical issues.

Brussels Managing Partners Kurt Haegeman and Dominique Maes said: "We are excited to welcome Dimitri to our Employment Practice and the Brussels office. Dimitri is a trusted leader with a strong track record advising clients on their most complex employment matters. His extensive experience across a variety of sectors will significantly enhance our client offering."

Monica Kurnatowska and David Diaz, co-heads of Baker McKenzie's EMEA Employment & Compensation Practice, added: "The addition of Dimitri aligns with our broader strategy to expand the Employment & Compensation Practice across the EMEA region. This strategic hire further strengthens our ability to advise our clients on their multi-jurisdictional matters with a nexus to Belgium, a key jurisdiction for many of our clients operating in the region."

Dimitri Van Uytvanck commented: "I am thrilled to join Baker McKenzie's top-tier Employment & Compensation Practice and unparalleled global platform. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues in Belgium, EMEA and beyond to help our clients navigate their complex legal challenges."

Baker McKenzie's global Employment & Compensation Practice is consistently recognized for its extensive and cross-border expertise, having been ranked Band One by Chambers Global for 12 consecutive years.