Monard law focuses on fraud, corporate crime, and social law issues. Christiaan Barbier heads the practice and is an expert in fraud, embezzlement, and anti-money laundering matters. Jean-Pierre Buyle is highly sought-after to represent clients in financial criminal law proceedings, Tom Messiaen specialises in social criminal law, and Pieter Helsen focuses on fraud and forgery issues. Thomas Metzger supports the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Good team.’
- ‘The fraud and white-collar crime team at Monard Law is agile, collaborative, and solution-oriented, with strong expertise in handling sensitive and complex cases efficiently.'
- 'They combine technical strength with a pragmatic, client-friendly approach that sets them apart.’
- ‘Christiaan Barbier is an outstanding fraud and white-collar crime specialist, pragmatic, highly responsive, and able to cut through complexity with clear, strategic advice.'
- 'Christiaan Barbier stands out for his discretion, deep expertise, and client-first approach.’
- ‘I know Christiaan Barbier as a very amiable and approachable specialist in corporate criminal law. He is a strategically minded lawyer who truly stands by his clients.’
Practice head
Christiaan Barbier
Other key lawyers
Jean-Pierre Buyle; Tom Messiaen; Pieter Helsen; Thomas Metzger