Biography
Mélodie Seroen is HR business partner at contrast. She brings a unique background as a former legal counsel in employment and commercial law, combining legal expertise with a strong interest in people and organisational development.
At contrast, she works on a wide range of HR initiatives, including recruitment, well-being, career development, and compensation, helping to build a positive and future-proof working environment.
Experience
contrast (2025 – now)
Manpower (2021 – 2025)
The National Lottery (2018 – 2021)
SQ Law (2017 – 2018)
Education
Master of Laws (VUB) (2017)
Bachelor Biomedical Sciences (VUB) (2013)
Languages
French
Dutch
English
Expertise
Our expertise at a glance
At the heart of our practice lies a commitment to quality of work, integrity, team spirit, ambition and personal commitment. With experience across five domains of law, we are ready to offer you tailored advice.
Competition & EU
EU and competition law may turn into a labyrinth, so it is best to fall back on broad expertise. Our team advises and supports you before national and EU authorities and courts, combining strategy with a pragmatic focus on your business.
Corporate & M&A
In the face of intricate M&A transactions, you need 360° legal advice. From acquisitions and joint ventures to restructurings and shareholder agreements, we ensure that whatever you build stands on solid ground.
Commercial
Day-to-day advice or full support, domestic or international, B2B or B2C: our experienced commercial team has represented both private companies and public bodies in a wide range of industries.
Dispute resolution
You never aim for things to escalate, but sometimes they do just that. Count on us to take your side in settlement negotiations, mediation, litigation and arbitration. Your commercial objectives and your reputation will stand firmly protected.
Compliance
Compliance is not a standalone discipline - it runs through every legal domain. From drafting codes of conduct to full-scale implementation and training, we guide companies and trade associations along the way.
