After 30 years advising a prestigious clientele in renowned business firms, Olivier has chosen to refocus his activity on mediation, now at the heart of his professional commitment. At the same time, as an Attorney, he adopts a selective approach, reserving his services to a limited circle of clients. He also devotes a significant part of his time to philanthropic projects, actively supporting various cultural, educational and social initiatives.
Professional career
2025 -
Certified Mediator in civil and commercial matters (accreditation nr. 4412)
Attorney at the Brussels Bar, specializing in Employment Law
Director, Mediation & Conciliation in Employment Law Association
Founder & Director, Center for Effective Resolution of Disputes
Secretary General | ELLINT (Employment and Labor Lawyers International)
2014-2024
Sotra HR Lawyers | Founder and Managing Partner
2011-2018
ULB | Teaching Assistant, Advanced Labor Law
2007-2015
Liège Labour Tribunal (Namur) | Deputy Judge
2001-2014
1998-2001
1995-2001
Fieldfisher LLP | Partner
Bird & Bird LLP | Lawyer - Senior Associate
Allen & Overy LLP | Lawyer - Senior Associate
Ericsson Telecommunications AB | Manager, HR & Legal (BeLux)
Loeff Claeys Verbeke | Trainee
Social commitment
Brussels Bar (French-speaking)
ASBL Godinne-Burnot Highschool
ASBL Saint-Paul Boarding School
ASBL Alumni and Friends of the Saint-Paul Highscool of Godinne
Fondation privée Costa Lefkochir
ASBL Magic by Nature
ASBL Belgian Magic Federation
Member of the Psychosocial Well-Being Committee
President of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors
President of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors
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Director
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