Arcas Law stands out for its ‘outstanding legal-technical expertise’ in contentious and advisory fraud and white-collar crime mandates, particularly in the financial and professional services, retail, and food and beverage sectors. Co-leading the team, Dirk Libotte acts for multinational clients in fraud investigations and corporate and financial crime proceedings. Joost Verlinden, who also co-heads the practice, brings a wealth of litigation expertise to professional liability, financial crime, and bankruptcy proceedings. Niels Vos is highly sought-after for his expertise in fraud, embezzlement, and other financial crime investigations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Dirk Libotte has a team with dedicated lawyers in the field. He is easy to reach and work with.’
- ‘Dirk Libotte has experience in different fields of white collar criminal law, and is conservative when needed, aggressive when called for, never exceeding limits with the interest of the clients at heart.’
- ‘Arcas Law approaches each situation pragmatically, providing us with tailored strategies that effectively address our unique challenges in litigation. Their outstanding legal-technical expertise ensures that we have a strong defence, allowing us to face court proceedings with confidence.'
- ‘Very strong in building up litigation strategy and anticipating possible counterarguments, knowing client's needs.’
- ‘The true gem of the Arcas Law practice is the personal touch provided by the lawyers. ’
- ‘Dirk Libotte and Niels Vos take the time to fully understand the client's situation, carefully analyse the situation through the lens of Belgian law, and clearly explain the client's options. They are always patient and courteous, and they leave no doubt that they are experts in their field, giving the client full confidence in their advice. ’
Key clients
- KBC Bank
- AB InBev
- Deloitte
- VRT
- UCB
- United Parcel Service
- Brambles
- SGS Statutory Services
- Heidelberger Druckmaschinen
- Montea
- De Cronos Group
- Belgian Data Protection Authority
Work highlights
Assisted the CFO of a Belgian listed company in a landmark case concerning alleged facts of attempted market manipulation before Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) and the Brussels Market Court.
Assisting Deloitte in the ongoing defence against a $2bn damage claim filed by the minority shareholders of zinc producer Nyrstar against its former directors, the client and global commodities trader Trafigura over the restructuring of Nyrstar.
Assisting an advisor of the bankrupt fashion group FNG in the criminal investigation into alleged fraud and a claim filed by the bankruptcy receivers.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Dirk Libotte; Joost Verlinden
Other key lawyers
Niels Vos