Successfully navigating corporate restructurings

Are you facing the complexities of corporate restructuring with collective dismissals? Join us for a comprehensive 90-minute workshop that delves into the critical intersection of legal frameworks and communication strategies during these high-stakes transitions. In this session, you will gain valuable insights from two industry experts:

• Laurent De Surgeloose, Partner at DLA Piper, a specialist in Belgian employment law with extensive experience in guiding businesses through legal requirements and risks associated with restructuring and collective dismissals.
• Sabine Clappaert, Managing Director, People & Transformation at FTI Consulting, who has successfully developed and led strategic change enablement and communications programs for large-scale corporate restructurings to ensure timely, effective engagement with all stakeholders.

What You'll Learn:

• Legal obligations and compliance requirements for collective dismissals.
• How to communicate restructuring decisions to the right audiences at the right moments with clarity and empathy to maintain trust and reduce uncertainty.
• The importance of synchronizing legal actions with communication strategies to minimise business disruption and protect your company's reputation.
• Best practices for fostering collaboration between legal and communication teams to ensure a smooth restructuring process.

This workshop is designed for HR professionals, in-house legal advisors and General Counsels, communication specialists, and business leaders who are preparing for or managing corporate restructurings. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, you'll leave with a holistic understanding of the role each function plays and how to seamlessly align both to achieve successful restructuring outcomes.

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