Chris graduated from the University of Leuven (K.U.Leuven), School of Law, where he also obtained his Doctor of Laws. He also has a master's degree in law from the University of California, Los Angeles, USA (UCLA). Chris currently is a Professor at the Law School of the K.U.Leuven. He teaches "Arbeidrecht en Onderneming" and "European Labour Law". Chris specialises in dismissal law and is an expert in matters concerning European labour law. Chris has acted as advisor to the European Union on matters such as the European Works Council and evolution of labour law. He has also advised the International Labour Organisation.