Janson offers a depth of expertise in white-collar criminal matters. Standing out for her ‘technical knowledge’ and ’broad practical experience’, particularly in the professional and financial services spaces, Céline Masschelein co-leads the team. Fellow practice co-head François Koning focuses his practice on anti-money laundering compliance issues. Supporting the team, Julie Van Landschoot focuses on corporate and financial fraud investigations; Steijn Dijckmans assists on matters concerning fraud, money laundering, and involuntary corporate manslaughter; and Othilly De Wilde represents clients in fraud and white-collar crime disputes.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘Céline Masschelein: expertise in criminal procedure, strong business acumen, strategic.’
- ‘Janson has a large dispute resolution practice, including white collar crime.’
- ‘Céline Masschelein has substantial litigation experience, including in white collar crime matters.'
- 'Céline Masschelein is very accurate and always has great knowledge of her files.’
- ‘Excellent team with great track record.’
- ‘Céline Masschelein stands out as an expert in criminal law and procedure with both technical knowledge and a broad practical experience.’
Key clients
- Belfius Lease
Work highlights
Assisting the former CEO of the bankrupt Euronext-listed fashion group FNG in his dispute with the regulator FSMA and the criminal investigation into a series of wrongdoings by FNG, its founders and its advisors.
Assisting one of the defendants in the DEME €12.6m corruption case relating to a dredging contract in Sabetta, a port in northern Russia.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Céline Masschelein
Practice head
Céline Masschelein; François Koning
Other key lawyers
Othilly De Wilde; Julie Van Landschoot; Stien Dijckmans