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Wim is Fragomen’s Client Engagement Director for Europe and he also co-leads the firm’s EU advisory team developing and offering Fragomen Europe integrated services. He is currently based in our Brussels office. In the first year he joined the firm, he led the Luxembourg immigration practice. Wim provides immigration and advisory related services to clients based or with operations in Europe. He particularly advises clients on the social security and employment related aspects in the context of immigration and co-develops Fragomen’s Government Strategies initiatives in relation to Europe.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Wim spent a significant number of years as an Executive Director and the Immigration and Social Security leader of the Global Mobility department in a big four firm, based in Rome, Italy. He gained vast experience in leading large global mobility projects and covering all advisory aspects, with multi-national clients from a range of different industries, including banking, industrial products, automotive, pharmaceuticals and consumer retail.

Wim speaks Dutch, English, French, German and Italian.

Education

  • Catholic University of Leuven, Master of Laws, 1991
  • Roskilde University Center, Certificate in International and European Social Security Law, 1991
  • Catholic University of Leuven, B.Phil., 1990

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Professional accomplishments

Member, American Chamber of Commerce Luxembourg, Human Resources Committee

Publications and lectures

Author of various books and articles, and regular speaker at Conferences and Seminars in the area of International, European, Belgian and Italian immigration and social security matters.

Researcher and Lecturer at the Catholic University of Leuven, in social security law

Speaker, “Social Security Coordination with a Focus on Third-Country Nationals.” European Labour Mobility Congress 2025, Krakow, Poland, 17 February 2025.

Guest Teacher at the Law Department of the Jagiellonian University of Cracow, 1995

Guest Lecturer at the SINNEA School of Enterprise Management in Bologna, 1995

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May 28, 2025 | Blog post

A1 Certificate Fraud: Key Takeaways from the 2025 ECJ Decision Read more

February 5, 2025 | Blog post

Pension Benefits and the Importance of Totalisation AgreementsRead more

October 10, 2024 | Blog post

Navigating the Landscape of Cross-Border Remote Work: Social Security Cost Implications and ComplianceRead more
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A1 Certificate Fraud: Key Takeaways from the 2025 ECJ Decision Read more

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Navigating the Landscape of Cross-Border Remote Work: Social Security Cost Implications and ComplianceRead more
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A1 Certificate Fraud: Key Takeaways from the 2025 ECJ Decision Read more

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Pension Benefits and the Importance of Totalisation AgreementsRead more

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Navigating the Landscape of Cross-Border Remote Work: Social Security Cost Implications and ComplianceRead more
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A1 Certificate Fraud: Key Takeaways from the 2025 ECJ Decision Read more

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Pension Benefits and the Importance of Totalisation AgreementsRead more

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A1 Certificate Fraud: Key Takeaways from the 2025 ECJ Decision Read more

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Pension Benefits and the Importance of Totalisation AgreementsRead more

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Senior Associate Agata Richardson Honored with Casa Cornelia Law Center Pro Bono Publico Award

Senior Associate Agata Danuta Richardson is recognized with a prestigious Pro Bono Publico Award by the Casa Cornelia Law Center.

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European Security & Technology Magazine: Die kritische Wachstumsbremse der europäischen Verteidigungsindustrie

Frankfurt Managing Partner Dr. Axel Boysen highlights the growing skilled labor gap as Europe’s defense industry expands.

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Games Industry: US H-1B Visas: Alternatives to a $100,000 Fee

Senior Manager William Diaz outlines the US visa options available to the games industry for bringing international talent to the United States, including O-1, L-1 and E-2.

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Media mentions

People Management: How Will EU Travel Rule Changes Impact Employers?

Partner Jo Antoons and Manager Andreia Ghimis explain how businesses can navigate Europe’s new ETIAS pre-travel authorisation and avoid disruptions.

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Arts Professional: How Easy Is It for Overseas Creatives to Work in the UK?

Partner Louise Haycock and Associate Jennifer Gray analyse the barriers and opportunities for overseas creatives navigating the UK’s immigration system.

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Claiming British Citizenship Through Ancestral Lineage: Who Is Eligible?

Associate Chloe Evans outlines eligibility criteria for individuals seeking British citizenship based on ancestral ties.

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Fragomen Semiconductors Presents: "Voice of the Industry" October 2025 Q&A with Shari Liss

Fragomen’s Semiconductor Industry Group publishes the next installment of its “Voice of the Industry” Q&A series, featuring Shari Liss, Vice President of Global Workforce Development and Initiatives at SEMI.

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Media mentions

Gazeta Prawna: Legalny napływ cudzoziemców do pracy powstrzymany

Partner Karolina Schiffter highlights how Poland’s tightened visa system affects foreign hiring and the challenges companies face in navigating it.

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Media mentions

Bloomberg Law: US Chamber Turns Trump Foe in Rare Split Over $100,000 H-1B Fee

Partner Carl Hampe provides insight on the impact of the $100,000 H-1B fee and the US Chamber of Commerce’s related lawsuit.

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Fragomen Wins 2025 FEM EMEA “Best Partnership” EMMA for Collaboration with TBB

Fragomen was honoured with the “Best Partnership Between a Corporate Organization and a Service Provider” EMMA at FEM's 2025 EMEA Summit.

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Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: DOL Flags Immigration Crackdown as Risk to Food Supply

Partner Rachel Beardsley highlights how H-2A visa strategies can help sustain a skilled US agricultural workforce.

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Blog post

Intra-African Mobility: Unlocking the Continent’s Promise Through Free Movement

Director Willys Mac’Olale discusses how intra-African mobility can unlock the continent’s economic and social potential by promoting free movement, fostering integration and development.

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Awards

Senior Associate Agata Richardson Honored with Casa Cornelia Law Center Pro Bono Publico Award

Senior Associate Agata Danuta Richardson is recognized with a prestigious Pro Bono Publico Award by the Casa Cornelia Law Center.

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Media mentions

European Security & Technology Magazine: Die kritische Wachstumsbremse der europäischen Verteidigungsindustrie

Frankfurt Managing Partner Dr. Axel Boysen highlights the growing skilled labor gap as Europe’s defense industry expands.

Learn more

Media mentions

Games Industry: US H-1B Visas: Alternatives to a $100,000 Fee

Senior Manager William Diaz outlines the US visa options available to the games industry for bringing international talent to the United States, including O-1, L-1 and E-2.

Learn more

Media mentions

People Management: How Will EU Travel Rule Changes Impact Employers?

Partner Jo Antoons and Manager Andreia Ghimis explain how businesses can navigate Europe’s new ETIAS pre-travel authorisation and avoid disruptions.

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Media mentions

Arts Professional: How Easy Is It for Overseas Creatives to Work in the UK?

Partner Louise Haycock and Associate Jennifer Gray analyse the barriers and opportunities for overseas creatives navigating the UK’s immigration system.

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Blog post

Claiming British Citizenship Through Ancestral Lineage: Who Is Eligible?

Associate Chloe Evans outlines eligibility criteria for individuals seeking British citizenship based on ancestral ties.

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Fragomen Semiconductors Presents: "Voice of the Industry" October 2025 Q&A with Shari Liss

Fragomen’s Semiconductor Industry Group publishes the next installment of its “Voice of the Industry” Q&A series, featuring Shari Liss, Vice President of Global Workforce Development and Initiatives at SEMI.

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Media mentions

Gazeta Prawna: Legalny napływ cudzoziemców do pracy powstrzymany

Partner Karolina Schiffter highlights how Poland’s tightened visa system affects foreign hiring and the challenges companies face in navigating it.

Learn more

Media mentions

Bloomberg Law: US Chamber Turns Trump Foe in Rare Split Over $100,000 H-1B Fee

Partner Carl Hampe provides insight on the impact of the $100,000 H-1B fee and the US Chamber of Commerce’s related lawsuit.

Learn more

Awards

Fragomen Wins 2025 FEM EMEA “Best Partnership” EMMA for Collaboration with TBB

Fragomen was honoured with the “Best Partnership Between a Corporate Organization and a Service Provider” EMMA at FEM's 2025 EMEA Summit.

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Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: DOL Flags Immigration Crackdown as Risk to Food Supply

Partner Rachel Beardsley highlights how H-2A visa strategies can help sustain a skilled US agricultural workforce.

Learn more

Blog post

Intra-African Mobility: Unlocking the Continent’s Promise Through Free Movement

Director Willys Mac’Olale discusses how intra-African mobility can unlock the continent’s economic and social potential by promoting free movement, fostering integration and development.

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