Although subcontractors can bring a wealth of specialisation and expertise into technical construction projects, contractor chains are also often associated with social dumping and the exploitation of workers. Complex and lengthy contractor chains are sometimes artificially created to make non-genuine posting set-ups less visible. Inspired by similar initiatives in other European countries and to curb abuses, the Belgian legislator is introducing significant limitations in vertical contractor chains in the construction sector from 1 January 2025.[1] 1. What does the new law say? Under the new legal provision
An employee who is dismissed with a notice period or who performs a notice period after resigning is entitled to so-called “job search leave” (“sollicitatieverlof – congé pour la recherche d’un nouvel emploi”), which is the right to be away from work with pay to look for a new job...
Can employees who have not yet started their outplacement take a full day of job search leave starting from week one of their notice period?
ALTIUS/Tiberghien
Main Contacts
Offices
Brussels, Belgium
Overview
Tiberghien is an independent law firm specialized in all fields of taxation. ALTIUS is a full-service independent law firm. In order to maximize our potential, top lawyers of Tiberghien and ALTIUS can share their views.
We provide a broad range of legal services to multinational companies and financial institutions in various industry sectors on international and Belgian transactions, as well as acting as the day-to-day counsel for Belgian companies and Belgian subsidiaries of many multinationals.
At ALTIUS/Tiberghien, we believe that it is important to fully understand the nature of each client's business, the markets in which it operates as well as comprehending the real business issues that under pin the matters we work on. Our large private client base and High Net Worth Individuals rely on our tailor made advice.
We aim to grasp the commercial considerations that underlie the transactions and the problems our clients bring to us. It is our objective to build long term relationships with our clients, with a clear emphasis on providing our services in a timely and cost efficient manner.
The lawyers in the firm aim to be positive and constructive. This enables a close working relationship between client and lawyer, resulting in clear, workable advice. We can react rapidly and adjust to changing business situations.
Year this Office was Established: 1939
Lawyers Worldwide: 200
Languages: English, Dutch, French, German and Spanish
Notable
Areas of Practice
Professionals
Partners

Claudine Bodeux
Tax Partner
Michiel Boeren
Tax Partner
Nick Boonen
Tax Partner
Marie Brasseur
Partner
Daan Buylaert
Tax Partner
Kirian Claeye
Partner
Bart De Cock
Tax Partner
Philippe de Jong
Partner
Philippe De Wulf
Partner
Sven Demeulemeester
Partner
Christophe Dillen
Tax Partner
Gregory Ernes
Partner
Gerd D. Goyvaerts
Tax Partner
Alexander Hansebout
Partner
Bart Heynickx
Partner
Eldar Mingaleyev
Partner
Robin Minjauw
Tax Partner
Koen Morbee
Tax Partner
Bernard Peeters
Tax Partner
Lieven Peeters
Partner
Thomas Roberdeau
Tax Partner
Christophe Ronse
Partner
Pieter Souffriau
Tax Partner
William Timmermans
Partner
Koen Van Duyse
Tax Partner
Alain Van Geel
Tax Partner
Emilie Van Goidsenhoven
Tax Partner
Stijn Van Schel
Partner
Ben Van Vlierden
Tax Partner
Griet Vanden Abeele
Tax Partner
Gerrit Vandendriessche
Partner
Tom Vantroyen
Partner
Stijn Vastmans
Tax Partner
Vincent Vercauteren
Tax Partner
Carmen Verdonck
Partner
Walter Verlinden
Tax Partner
Jerome Vermeylen
Partner
Olivier Vrins
PartnerOf Counsel

Bruno Peeters
Tax Of CounselCounsel

Romina Abiuso
Tax Counsel
Jan Clinck
Counsel
Christophe Coudron
Tax Counsel
Dominique De Bie
Tax Counsel
Stein De Maeijer
Tax Counsel
Caroline De Mulder
Counsel
Larissa De Wulf
Tax Counsel
Ahmed El Jilali
Tax Counsel
Beatrijs Gielen
Counsel
Sophie Lens
Counsel
Quentin Masure
Tax Counsel
Esther Soetens
Counsel
Emma Van Caenegem
Counsel
Ivo Vande Velde
Tax Counsel
Audrey Zegers
CounselSenior/Managing Associate

Amandine Baltus
Tax Senior Associate
Maryll Callari
Tax Senior Associate
Elke De Leeuw
Tax Senior Associate
Elisabeth De Nolf
Tax Counsel
Kimberley De Plucker
Tax Senior Associate
Stephanie Gabriel
Tax Senior Associate
Loulou Geboers
Tax Senior Associate
Maxime Grosjean
Tax Senior Associate
Mitchell Hoefman
Senior Tax Associate
Nathalie Lauwens
Tax Senior Associate
Eleonore Maertens de Noordhout
Tax Senior Associate
Gauthier Mary
Tax Senior Associate
Cedric Paulus
Tax Senior Associate
Rik Smet
Tax Senior Associate
Mathieu Taverne
Tax Senior Associate
Lauranne Truyers
Senior/Managing Associate
Katrien Van Boxstael
Tax Senior Associate
Gilles Van Namen
Tax Counsel
Ellen Vandingenen
Tax Senior Associate
Jessica Vanhove
Tax Senior Associate
Carolyn Vanthienen
Senior/Managing Associate
Matthias Vekeman
Senior/Managing Associate
Hanne Verlinden
Senior/Managing Associate
Gert Vranckx
Tax CounselArticles
Press
ALTIUS is proud to announce that Sylvie Dubois has been made managing partner
We are delighted to announce that Sylvie Dubois has become ALTIUS’ new managing partner, in April 2016. Sylvie succeeds Carine Van Regenmortel, who continues as the firm’s head of corporate. As head of employment, Sylvie has spent more than 25 years meeting the needs of both her local and global clients. “I am privileged to be with ALTIUS; for the opportunities I continue to be offered and the inspiring people I work with. ALTIUS is part of who I am. In my new role, I look forward to enriching our client relations, and to focusing on strategic development opportunities...
Experience the new ALTIUS
We are proud to announce a turning point in the history of ALTIUS. Along with the appointment of Sylvie Dubois as managing partner, ALTIUS unveils a brand new look and website. Our rebranding is a statement that reflects our collective drive for excellence and innovation in servicing our clients’ needs. Our new logo and colours show our optimism, dynamism and enthusiasm in facing the challenges of the future. Enjoy this experience by visiting www.altius...