Led by Thomas Declerck, the dedicated team at A&O Shearman is among the most active in business criminal law and investigations advice in Belgium. The team is routinely sought out by a wide variety of global and domestic clients seeking guidance across all aspects of fraud and white-collar criminal law, from conducting internal investigations to representation before the courts. The group acts for various entities from corporates to individuals in a broad selection of matters such as those involving financial crime, bribery, cybercrime, social and environmental crime, and international sanctioning, with experience in highly sensitive cross-border cases. Associate Basil Saen is noted for his adept navigation of various kinds of internal investigations and representation of clients before the courts.
Testimonials
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‘Thomas Declerck and Basil Sean know how to handle a white-collar crime procedure in a strategic and discrete manner. They bring deep expertise, and write concise memos and convincing submissions.’
‘Thomas Declerck and Basil Sean form an excellent team, perfectly understand the client's needs, and know how to manage expectations.’