The white-collar crime and compliance practice at Liedekerke assists clients across all stages of investigations and civil and criminal proceedings, with experience working on a diverse array of business criminal law matters. Areas of particular focus include environmental crime, public health and safety violations, money laundering and criminal tax issues, among other types of unlawful corporate activity. Seasoned criminal litigator Magda Vandebotermet leads the team, which includes Margot Vandebeek, an associate who has established a strong reputation for her handling of corporate criminal law cases.

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Work highlights

  • Assisting a client in an ongoing criminal investigation concerning the alleged bribery of some of its members as well as third parties.
  • Assisting a client in an investigation by the General Directorate of Quality and Safety of the FPS Economy regarding potential irregularities concerning a recall of bikes.
  • Assisting the Belgian subsidiary of an American international conglomerate which is a suspect in an ongoing criminal investigation concerning infringements on waste legislation.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Magda Vandebotermet

Other key lawyers

Margot Vandebeek