Led by reputed criminal defence lawyer Tom Bauwens, the team at Eubelius advises clients on a broad array of business criminal law matters, many of which traverse borders, covering investigations into misconduct, high-profile fraud and corruption, and other types of financial and corporate crime. The group is well versed in supporting clients throughout various stages of a case, be it preparing for investigation by Belgian and European authorities or representing clients in court. Key team member Monica Rodriguez handles the gamut of white-collar criminal law issues and is notably experienced in advising on cybercrime, fraud, environmental crime and tax investigations. Camille Goldschmidt is another associate to watch.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Tom Bauwens is highly responsive, on top of his game in terms of knowledge of the field, and has a very valuable network. His work is to the point but with solid foundations, and he is not afraid to challenge his client's view. He has both a political and communicative reflex, which is a rare combination in a lawyer. In short, he delivers quality and is a safe pair of hands.’

Key clients

  • Bpost
  • Belgian Ministry of Interior Affairs
  • Belgian Federal Police
  • Directorate of Special Police Units
  • Belgian Ministry of Health, Belgian Minister of Health
  • Matexi
  • Creadomus

Work highlights

  • Advising Matexi in a criminal investigation regarding alleged fraud with subsidies and fraud in the social housing field.
  • Assisted a Belgian public prosecutor accused of alleged wrongdoing and professional misconduct that allegedly led to a terrorist attack in Brussels.

Lawyers

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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Monica Rodriguez
Eubelius

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tom Bauwens

Other key lawyers

Monica Rodriguez, Camille Goldschmidt