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Leila Mstoian

Partner

Employment Law / Insolvency Law / Litigation and Arbitration

Leila Mstoian
+32 2 747 40 07
leila.mstoian@be.Andersen.com
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Working together in a genuine partnership with my clients is what I stand for.

Leila started her professional career in 2010, with a focus on Insolvency and Restructuring. This work also brought her into contact with Employment Law, an area in which she developed a special interest.​

Over the years, she has deepened her expertise in Employment Law and Social Security Law, while continuing to advise on Insolvency and Restructuring matters.

In 2019, she was appointed Partner at Andersen in Belgium.​

Today, Leila focuses mainly on Employment Law and Restructuring. She advises clients on individual and collective labour law, well-being and privacy at work, international employment, business immigration and reorganisations.


Publications:

  • Mstoian, L. and Van Genechten, J., ‘Art. I.23, 11° WER’ in STEENNOT, R., STRAETMANS, G., STUYCK, J. and VANHEES, H. (eds.),
    Economic Law. Commentary with overview of case law and legal doctrine, afl. 105, Kluwer, 2024, 7-12
  • Mstoian, L. and Van Genechten, J., ‘Art. I.23, 12°-15° WER’ in STEENNOT, R., STRAETMANS, G., STUYCK, J. and VANHEES, H. (eds.),
    Economic Law. Commentary with overview of case law and legal doctrine, afl. 105, Kluwer, 2024, 13-20
  • Mstoian, L. and Van Genechten, J., ‘Art. XX.50 WER’ in STEENNOT, R., STRAETMANS, G., STUYCK, J. and VANHEES, H. (eds.),
    Economic Law. Commentary with overview of case law and legal doctrine, afl. 105, Kluwer, 2024, 243-250
  • Mstoian, L. and Van Genechten, J., ‘Art. XX.51 WER’ in STEENNOT, R., STRAETMANS, G., STUYCK, J. and VANHEES, H. (eds.),
    Economic Law. Commentary with overview of case law and legal doctrine, afl. 105, Kluwer, 2024, 251-262
  • Mstoian, L. and Van Genechten, J., ‘Art. XX.52 WER’ in STEENNOT, R., STRAETMANS, G., STUYCK, J. and VANHEES, H. (eds.), Economisch recht. Commentary with overview of case law and legal doctrine, afl. 105, Kluwer, 2024, 263-266

Expertises

Litigation and Arbitration

Litigation and Arbitration

Employment Law

Employment Law

Insolvency Law

Insolvency Law

Qualification

  • Master of Laws - VUB (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) - 2009
  • Postgraduate in International Relations - MGIMO (Moscow State Institute of International Relations) - University of MFA of Russia - 2010
  • Postgraduate International Public Law - ULB (Université Libre de Bruxelles) - 2010
  • Postgraduate Bankruptcy Receiver-Liquidator - KU Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit van Leuven) - 2013

Languages

  • Dutch
  • French
  • English
  • Russian

Legal News

Important Changes to the Belgian Expatriate Tax Regime
LEGAL NEWS

23.05.2025

Employment Law, Andersen in Belgium, LEGAL NEWS

Important Changes to the Belgian Expatriate Tax Regime

Among all OECD countries, Belgium has the highest tax burden on labour. Nevertheless, in order to attract qualified personnel from abroad, Belgium has long provided a favourable expatriate tax regime. This regime is designed to ease the substantial Belgian tax and social security pressure for expatriates. In 2022, a new expatriate tax regime was introduced, although it is generally considered to be less advantageous than the previous system. The so-called Easter Agreement introduces a number of measures aimed at making the current regime more attractive again.

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The Strengthened Collective Labour Agreement No. 32bis: What Has Changed Since 1 February 2025?
LEGAL NEWS

22.05.2025

Employment Law, Andersen in Belgium, LEGAL NEWS

The Strengthened Collective Labour Agreement No. 32bis: What Has Changed Since 1 February 2025?

The National Labour Council has recently carried out a comprehensive revision of Collective Labour Agreement No. 32bis of 7 June 1985 (“CLA No. 32bis”). The update aims to strengthen the obligations regarding the information and consultation of employees in the event of a transfer of undertaking.

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Are employees now liable for damages they cause while working?
LEGAL NEWS
News

09.01.2025

Employment Law, Andersen in Belgium, LEGAL NEWS, News

Are employees now liable for damages they cause while working?

The new Book VI of the Civil Code has significantly revised the rules around extra-contractual liability. In this article, we discuss how this reform affects the liability of employees towards their employer's contracting parties, such as customers, suppliers, and others. The new rules take effect from 1 January 2025.

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The social criminal code reformed: what are the main changes?
Analyse
LEGAL NEWS

16.10.2024

Employment Law, Analyse, Andersen in Belgium, LEGAL NEWS

The social criminal code reformed: what are the main changes?

Recently, the Social Criminal Code has undergone a significant reform, marking an important shift in the fight against illegal employment and social fraud. The main changes aim to strengthen penalties and expand control measures to better protect workers' rights and ensure a fairer labor market. This article provides an overview of the key modifications to the Social Criminal Code.

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