Best known for its work on the criminal aspects of high-profile bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, the team at DLA Piper hosts a bench of lawyers of diverse legal backgrounds who are equipped to support clients facing various types of criminal and civil proceedings and investigations pertaining to fraud and white-collar crime. ‘Razor-sharp’ aviation and restructuring specialist Ilse Van de Mierop heads the practice, leading on matters involving financial fraud and bankruptcy, an area where Christian Van Buggenhout also has a strong track record. Cases centred around environmental fraud and public procurement fraud are a focus for litigator Bob Martens; Heidi Waem is highly active in cybercrime cases; and Lieven Annaert's practice encompasses white-collar crime and fraud defence before the Belgian courts.
Testimonials
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‘Strengths: direct communication line, business know-how, pragmatic approach.’
‘A pragmatic and efficient approach.'
'The key lawyer in this practice is Ilse Van de Mierop. She is a very experienced, razor-sharp lawyer who is a very strong and inexhaustible litigator. To have this combination of tons of experience and such an enormous drive is quite unique.'
Key clients
- Sabena
- NV Belfius Bank
- NMBS/SNCB
- Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie
- NV Arlimo
- NV Your Estate Solutions
- OVS Home
- Argenta Spaarbank NV
- Antargaz Belgium NV
- Indufin
- Lidl
Work highlights
- Representing Sabena in its €2bn litigation (both civil and criminal proceedings) based on directors’ liability and alleged criminal infractions in order to claim compensation for the creditors.
- Representing NV Arlimo in a criminal trial involving over 100 parties concerning housing breaches.
- Representing NV YOUR ESTATE SOLUTIONS in a criminal trial concerning NV OPTIMA BANK.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ilse Van de Mierop