Maxim Korthoudt

Experience

Maxim Korthoudt is a Partner at Bannister Advocaten, a position he has held since October 2019 after serving as a Junior Partner. He has a strong background in law including prior roles such as advocaat-stagiair at Stappers Advocaten and active involvement in legal student organizations like serving as President of ELSA Antwerpen. He also participated in the Raad van de Orde van Advocaten bij de Balie Provincie Antwerpen from October 2022 to August 2023 and contributes to professional legal conferences. His experience focuses primarily on labour and social security law, where he handles both individual and collective labour law issues.

Specialty

Maxim Korthoudt specializes in labour law and social security law. His expertise covers individual labour law topics such as labour agreements, wages, and resignations, as well as collective labour law issues like collective bargaining agreements, joint committees, and company foreclosure. He combines thorough legal knowledge with a personal and efficient approach to assist clients with various national and international labour-related disputes and questions.

Education

Maxim Korthoudt earned a Master in Law with distinction from the University of Antwerp. He also holds a Master-graad in Rechtswissenschaft from Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg. His education began with a secondary focus on Latin and Modern Languages, which contributed to his strong academic foundation in law.

• Leadership roles: Partner at Bannister Advocaten since October 2019; Head of the Labour and Social Security Law department at Bannister Advocaten; Member of the Raad van de Orde van Advocaten bij de Balie Provincie Antwerpen (October 2022 to August 2023); Former President of ELSA Antwerpen (European Law Students' Association) during his student years.
• Major case successes and expertise: Recognized for advising both employers and employees in all matters of labour and social security law, with a particular focus on dismissal cases and negotiations; combines deep legal knowledge with a personal and goal-oriented approach.
• Contributions to specialized practice areas: Co-leads the sports law department at Bannister Advocaten, focusing on employment and contract law aspects related to professional sportsmen, artists, and performers.