Areas of expertise
Languages
Dutch
English
French
Diego provides expert guidance to both local and international companies on all aspects of individual and collective employment law, social security law, and pension law.
He provides companies with essential day-to-day HR advice. Beyond that, he also assists clients with major projects, including individual and collective dismissals, employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions, and inspections by social inspection authorities.
Diego is also adept at representing clients in litigations, whether in court proceedings or settlement negotiations.
Representative matters
- Advised Gedeon Richter on its strategic acquisition of 100% of the shares in Estetra and Neuralis, as well as certain assets of Mithra Recherche et Développement, from Mithra Pharmaceuticals.
- Supported Nissha Metallizing Solutions in the negotiation and drafting of collective labour agreements.
- Assisted Indigo with its strategic acquisition of 100% of the shares in Apcoa, including a 50% stake in ParcBrux and Maatschap Parkeren Leuven.
- Acted for Bidfood in its strategic acquisition of 100% of the shares in the VDS Food Group.
- Provided assistance to Sopra Steria during information and consultation procedures related to the acquisition of Ordina, Tobania, and Python Predictions.
Professional
- Admitted to Brussels Bar, October 2022
Academic
- Master of Laws, University of Leuven, 2022 (magna cum laude)
- Master of Laws, University of Sheffield, 2021 (Exchange programme)
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Hasselt, 2020 (cum laude)
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Namur, 2019 (Exchange programme)
- Employment Law Association (Vereniging Sociaal Recht)
- European Employment Lawyers Association
Publications
- OneTrust DataGuidance: Privacy and data protection rules in an employment context under Belgian law (2024): contributing author
Speaking engagements (including webinars, podcasts etc)
- Update on Belgian employment law, Breakfast webinar, VBB, 14 October 2024: speaker
