Belgium’s Top White-Collar Crime Lawyers: A Review
In the ever-changing world of white-collar crime, having the right legal representation can make all the difference. In Belgium, a handful of law firms have established themselves as leaders in this field, with teams of experts who combine technical expertise, hard work, and a strong connection with their peers at the white-collar bar.
Leading Law Firms
Linklaters
Linklaters’ white-collar crime practice is led by Managing Partner Stefaan Loosveld, along with litigators Xavier Taton and Florence Danis. The team has a strong focus on results for their clients, as demonstrated by their work representing the former CEO of FNG in his dispute with the regulator FSMA and the criminal investigation into wrongdoings by FNG.
- Strong focus on results
- Experienced leadership with Managing Partner Stefaan Loosveld
Loyens & Loeff
Loyens & Loeff’s corporate criminal defence team is led by Olivier van der Haegen and senior associate Clémence Van Muylder. The team has been praised for its knowledge, availability, and compassion in handling compliance issues, corporate investigations, and criminal proceedings for clients from various sectors.
- Praised for knowledge, availability, and compassion
- Experienced leadership with Olivier van der Haegen
Quinz
Quinz’s litigation and arbitration specialist Benoît Allemeersch heads the practice, which provides assistance in corporate criminal law as part of its dispute resolution offering. The firm has been praised for its efficient and adequate advice, with partners and associates having a scholarly background yet a hands-on approach.
- Efficient and adequate advice
- Experienced leadership with Benoît Allemeersch
Strelia
Strelia’s fraud and white-collar crime practice is led by Sébastien Ryelandt, who fields significant experience in banking disputes, liability proceedings, and various white-collar criminal matters. The firm has worked closely with its restructuring and insolvency group to provide comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Expertise in fraud and white-collar crime
- Experienced leadership with Sébastien Ryelandt
Tetra Law
Tetra Law’s key partner Sabrina Scarnà specialises in criminal tax law, assisting clients with investigations and defending them in disputes. The firm has been praised for its availability and competence in handling cases related to tax fraud and anti-money laundering.
- Expertise in tax fraud and anti-money laundering
- Experienced leadership with Sabrina Scarnà
Verhaegen Walravens
Verhaegen Walravens’ fraud and white-collar crime practice is led by Philip Walravens, who is praised for his very pragmatic and solid approach. The team has defended clients up to the Court of Cassation in issues such as sanctions violations and corruption.
- Pragmatic approach
- Experienced leadership with Philip Walravens
Conclusion
These firms have earned a reputation for providing top-notch legal representation in Belgium’s complex white-collar crime landscape. With their expertise, hard work, and commitment to results, they are well-positioned to help clients navigate even the most challenging cases.