Stibbe offers a ‘dedicated, experienced and professional’ team across the fraud and white-collar crime landscape. Hans Van Bavel heads the practice and stands out for his ’strategic thinking and comprehensive knowledge’. Van Bavel leads on corporate and financial criminal investigation and enforcement, representing regulated and public sector clients in advisory and contentious mandates. The ‘detail-oriented and responsive’ David Verwaerde supports the team on anti-money laundering, fraud, and corruption mandates. A further key contact is Charlotte Conings, who assists on matters concerning fraud, corruption, and cyber-crime and digital investigations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Charlotte Conings was a reliable expert in legal argumentation and also strategy.’
- ‘Very good team.’
- ‘Hans Van Bavel is very impressive. He's the undisputed number one when it comes to white collar crime in Belgium.’
- ‘Key strength of the team is the specialisation into white collar crime and business crime matters.’
- ‘Unique know how in blockchain and criminal procedure, also at European level.’
- ‘Hans Van Bavel excels in his analytic and calm approach even in critical situations.'
Key clients
- CEO and president of the board of directors of Nyrstar
- Flemish Government and Belgian State
- Aldi
- Financial Services and Markets Authority
- Lantis
- National Bank of Belgium
Work highlights
Advising a client in relation to a law enforcement investigation into crypto transactions.
Assisting Mr Konig, CEO and president of the board of directors of Nyrstar, in administrative sanctioning proceedings and criminal proceedings linked to the acquisition of the Nyrstar by Trafigura.
Assisting the Flemish government and the Belgian State in a case involving a prominent Belgian former politician who allegedly misappropriated government funds intended for several non-profit organisations managed by her.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Charlotte Conings
David Verwaerde
Practice head
Hans Van Bavel
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Conings; David Verwaerde