Field Fisher Waterhouse has expanded its Brussels arm with the hire of an employment team from local practice Laga.

Partner Stefan Nerinckx joined Field Fisher on 1 February to co-head the UK law firm’s Belgian employment and benefits practice alongside current head Olivier Rijckaert. He has brought with him senior associate Liesbet Vandenplas and paralegal Nathalie Blauwblomme from Laga.