He regularly assists and represents multinational companies with downsizing (including collective dismissals and closure). In this respect, Kris often represents employers in union negotiations. He was involved in many restructurings in transformation schemes to avoid bankruptcy or to ensure profitability. Provide the right solution for his clients is Kris' goal. Whenever dealing with a business issue he seeks for a pragmatic solution that helps one taking the hurdle. For that reason, his clients praise him.

In relation to incentive schemes, Kris a.o. assist clients by implementing employee flexible reward plans (being a trendsetter and having changed employment law in this respect) and in relation to the implementation of all kind of incentive schemes and share (option) plans, he has in depth experience in remuneration schemes in the financial, insurance and fund sector.

Assisting clients on recruitment and dismissals of top managers, in a national and international context, is Kris’ third key focus area.

Kris regularly speaks at conferences, such as Vlerick Business School, and is an author of several articles and opinions in newspapers on dismissals, restructurings, remuneration and flexible reward plans, strikes and other employment law topics.

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Memberships

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Brussels Bar, 2003
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European Employment Lawyer Association (EELA)
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Qualifications

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Law degree, Universiteit Antwerpen (Belgium), 2003

What others say

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Kris De Schutter named "Hall of Fame" in Employment
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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"Kris De Schutter is both very reactive & proactive and really thinks about what is the best solution for the company."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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"Very high level of technical expertise in many domains of HR. Very much a team working for us, coached and guided by a senior mentor in Kris De Schutter."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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High level of experience and knowledge in diverse areas and domains. Very good and pragmatic advice and support from Kris De Schutter."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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"Out-of-the-box & result-driven advice. Mr Kris De Schutter in particular brings added value."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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"Kris De Schutter is an excellent lawyer. Fast feedback and intake into the problem."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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"Very high level of technical expertise in many domains of HR. Very much a team working for us, coached and guided by a senior mentor in Kris De Schutter."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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"Kris is creative, client-friendly, responsive and pragmatic."
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2024)
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Kris De Schutter is noted for his strong focus on employee benefits and flexible reward schemes. He also advises clients on collective dismissals and the dismissal of protected employees, as well as on social inspections and social security disputes.
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2024)
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Kris De Schutter is ranked Band 2 for Employment
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2024)
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Kris De Schutter is recognised as Recommended in Labour & Employment
Who's Who Legal - (2023)
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Kris De Schutter named "Leading individual" in Employment
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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Kris De Schutter has in-depth knowledge of the sector and client. Great availability and closely manages a team of associates that keep the same standards.’
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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‘Kris De Schutter and his team are always open to co-reflect on specific expertise matters. They come up with the right solutions and are able to obtain good results for our company. Moreover it’s a real pleasure to work with them: always there when you need them, proactive and professional.’
Legal 500 - EMEA (2022)
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I have been a client of Kris De Schutter for many years, and in different roles. He drove the team to the excellent level it reached. His approach, combining business empathy and strategic thinking with profound legal knowledge, has become the DNA of the team. Besides, he is punctual, reliable, commercial. He is an absolute team player unlike the image of ‘sharks’ lawyers have.’
Legal 500 - EMEA (2022)
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Kris De Schutter named "Next generation partners" in Employment
Legal 500 - EMEA (2022)
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An interviewee lauds Kris De Schutter for being "a creative thinker and one of those people who makes sure that employment law is evolving."
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2022)
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Kris De Schutter named "Next generation partners" in Employment
Legal 500 - EMEA (2021)
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A client enthuses that Kris De Schutter "has a very good legal knowledge combined with economic realism and a good view on trends in courts." He advises clients on restructurings, employee benefits and remuneration matters, and complex individual dismissals.
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2021)
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Legal 500 - EMEA (2020)
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Kris De Schutter is well regarded by market sources who note his ability to "come out with pragmatic and constructive solutions for clients." Clients describe his key strengths as "quality of work, pragmatic approach, fast service and expertise.
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2020)
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Kris De Schutter

Partner - Attorney at Law

kris.de.schutter@loyensloeff.com

Brussels

Dutch, English, French

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<p>Kris De Schutter is partner in and chairman of the Employment & Benefits practice group in Belgium. He has over 20 years all-round experience in collective and individual employment law, with a particular focus on transformation, especially from a holistic view linked to alternative (flexible) remuneration, restructurings and change processes.</p>

He regularly assists and represents multinational companies with downsizing (including collective dismissals and closure). In this respect, Kris often represents employers in union negotiations. He was involved in many restructurings in transformation schemes to avoid bankruptcy or to ensure profitability. Provide the right solution for his clients is Kris' goal. Whenever dealing with a business issue he seeks for a pragmatic solution that helps one taking the hurdle. For that reason, his clients praise him.

In relation to incentive schemes, Kris a.o. assist clients by implementing employee flexible reward plans (being a trendsetter and having changed employment law in this respect) and in relation to the implementation of all kind of incentive schemes and share (option) plans, he has in depth experience in remuneration schemes in the financial, insurance and fund sector.

Assisting clients on recruitment and dismissals of top managers, in a national and international context, is Kris’ third key focus area.

Kris regularly speaks at conferences, such as Vlerick Business School, and is an author of several articles and opinions in newspapers on dismissals, restructurings, remuneration and flexible reward plans, strikes and other employment law topics.