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Senior Associate | Attorney at law
Employment & Employee Participation
Jaouad has considerable experience in the field of employment law and advises large national and international companies on a variety of employment law matters, such as collective and individual dismissals, reorganisations, mergers, terms and conditions of employment, and disability. He is an expert in the field of flexible work, the implications of hiring freelancers, and pseudo self-employment. Jaouad regularly publishes on these topics.
Jaouad is an astute attorney with strong analytical skills. He combines his legal expertise and experience with a positive energy, is creative in devising practical solutions, and is quick to respond. His energy, approachability and sincere interest in others have enabled him to build valuable long-term client relationships (including internationally) and satisfactorily resolve issues for clients.
Jaouad studied law at Leiden University and completed his Master’s degree in Civil Law in 2014, after which he successfully completed the LL.M. Public International Law (cum laude) in 2015 at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. In 2023, he successfully completed the Grotius Employment Law specialisation course (cum laude).
Jaouad has been an attorney since September 2015, and started his career in employment law at Loyens & Loeff. He joined De Clercq in September 2021.
Jaouad advises and litigates for large national and international companies on employment law matters, including collective and individual dismissal, reorganisations, mergers, transfers of undertaking, terms and conditions of employment, and disability. He specialises in the field of flexible and cross-border employment, and regularly collaborates with foreign lawyers if the case requires this. Sharing knowledge is an important part of his practice, and he does this by exploring legal issues in depth for academic journals and lecturing at educational institutions and for various national and international networks.
Guidance in a European restructuring case
Providing advice and guidance for a European restructuring case resulting in reorganisation in several European countries. This involved collaborating with a number of European lawyers.
Setting up remote working
Advising on the set-up and legal implications of long-term remote working from various European countries, whether or not as a self-employed person. This involved collaborating with several foreign lawyers and tax specialists.
Guidance in a reorganisation
Providing advice and guidance on a reorganisation in which a social plan was negotiated at the collective level with the works council and unions. Assistance was provided to the employer at the individual level for negotiations with employees.
European transfer of undertaking
Providing guidance in an advisory process and further steps in the context of a cross-border transfer of undertaking in which several foreign lawyers were involved.
Advising on a large-scale reorganisation within the government
Undertaking an advisory process with the works council on a major organisation-wide reorganisation, including the implementation.
Litigating on the trade union position with respect to terms and conditions of employment
The entrepreneur asked us to litigate on their behalf on maintaining their own terms and conditions of employment, without mandatory consultation with the unions.
Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation
7 April 2025
In May 2025, we celebrate a special milestone: it will be 75 years since the Works Councils Act (WOR) was introduced. On 14 May 2025, a festive congress will be held; a day filled with celebratory activities, leading speakers, and interactive workshops on current topics.
Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation
27 March 2025
The work environment has changed significantly in recent years. Technological advancements, a new generation of employees, and the desire for a better work-life balance have forced employers to rethink their policies and employment conditions. It is important to respond to these changes, as modern employment conditions are increasingly a determining factor for talent retention, attracting new employees, productivity, and overall employee engagement. What modern employment conditions can you think of? You will read more about this in this blog series.
Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation
21 March 2025
Many works council struggle with vacancies. Often, too few employees run for election, or works council members leave their positions prematurely for various reasons. Good facilities can help to enthuse employees about works council membership and keep them engaged. In this blog, we list some important facilities for inspiration.