EY Law Barbara François

Senior Counsel

My expertise in employment and social security law is powered by a deep passion for human capital. I'm devoted to delivering practical solutions to complex workplace issues, ensuring our clients successfully navigate the intricacies of employment legislation

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Barbara is an employment law specialist with 15 years of experience in HR legal matters, including dismissals, employee benefits, and collective bargaining. She advises on reorganizations, due diligence, and represents clients in labor courts. Her international practice spans various industries like pharmaceuticals, IT, and retail.Barbara’s areas of legal expertise include:<ul style="list-style-type:circle;"><li>Individual and collective employment law,</li><li>Compensation and Benefits,</li><li>HR transformation and restructuring,</li><li>Employment and social security law aspects of corporate transactions,</li><li>HR dispute resolutions and litigations,</li><li>New way of working and sustainability,</li><li>Day-to-day HR challenges,</li><li>Social security law,</li><li>Social inspections.</li></ul>

Barbara obtained her Master in Law in 2007 at the University of Ghent, Belgium.

With 17+ years in law, Barbara leads EY Law's Employment Law practice in Belgium, has worked in top firms, managed HR for a listed company, and joined from another Big 4 firm. Member of Brussels Bar and Vereniging Sociaal Recht since 2007.

Barbara François

Senior Counsel

My expertise in employment and social security law is powered by a deep passion for human capital. I'm devoted to delivering practical solutions to complex workplace issues, ensuring our clients successfully navigate the intricacies of employment legislation

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