A&O Shearman is highly sought-after to advise on complex and business-critical white-collar crime issues within regulated sectors. Heading the team is the ‘highly knowledgeable’ Thomas Declerck, who stands out for his ‘clear strategic direction' in complex, multi-jurisdictional mandates. Declerck assists clients in the chemicals, life sciences, and construction sectors regarding environmental crime investigations, money laundering allegations, and fraud and financial crime proceedings. The team is supported by Basil Saen, an expert in white-collar crime investigations and litigation, and Matthias Vandenhoudt, who pairs experience in white-collar crime and employment law.

Highly sought-after to assist in white-collar criminal defence and compliance issues, Eubelius stands out on regulated sector mandates. The ‘incredibly skilled and efficient’ Tom Bauwens heads the practice. Bauwens represents corporate and private clients in complex white-collar crime proceedings and demonstrates a particular track-record within the healthcare sector. Camille Goldschmidt leads on criminal investigations and proceedings and elsewhere supports the team across a breadth of fraud and white-collar crime mandates. Monica Rodriguez left the firm in January 2026.

Stibbe offers a ‘dedicated, experienced and professional’ team across the fraud and white-collar crime landscape. Hans Van Bavel heads the practice and stands out for his ‘strategic thinking and comprehensive knowledge’. Van Bavel leads on corporate and financial criminal investigation and enforcement, representing regulated and public sector clients in advisory and contentious mandates. The ‘detail-oriented and responsive’ David Verwaerde supports the team on anti-money laundering, fraud, and corruption mandates. A further key contact is Charlotte Conings, who assists on matters concerning fraud, corruption, and cyber-crime and digital investigations.

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.

DLA Piper demonstrates expertise in complex and critical fraud and white-collar crime proceedings. Practice head Ilse Van de Mierop brings a wealth of restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy knowhow to the team, acting for domestic clients in corporate, financial, and employment crime matters. Bob Martens is highly sought-after for his advice on fraud investigations, cybercrime, and professional liability, as well as for representation in corporate crime proceedings. Heidi Waem leads on cybercrime and data issues, while Lieven Annaert supports the team.

Everest demonstrates focused expertise in the fraud and white-collar crime spaces. An expert on fraud, compliance, and corporate criminal law, practice lead Stijn De Meulenaer is a key contact among domestic corporates, particularly in the financial services sector. Danique Van Mechelen offers significant expertise in fraud, compliance, and corporate criminal proceedings. Fien Schreurs assists in anti-fraud investigations, the implementation of anti-money laundering regulations, and financial regulatory matters. Floor Dhondt supports on matters concerning the implementation of anti-fraud policies and compliance with the Private Investigation Act.

Janson offers a depth of expertise in white-collar criminal matters. Standing out for her ‘technical knowledge’ and ‘broad practical experience’, particularly in the professional and financial services spaces, Céline Masschelein co-leads the team. Fellow practice co-head François Koning focuses his practice on anti-money laundering compliance issues. Supporting the team, Julie Van Landschoot focuses on corporate and financial fraud investigations; Steijn Dijckmans assists on matters concerning fraud, money laundering, and involuntary corporate manslaughter; and Othilly De Wilde represents clients in fraud and white-collar crime disputes.

Lydian boasts a broad team on white-collar crime and fraud issues, regularly acting in the real estate and insurance sectors. Bringing a wealth of experience in insurance and reinsurance sector disputes, Hugo Keulers stands out on fraud and money laundering issues. Yves Lenders leads on matters concerning fraud, embezzlement, and corruption, focusing his practice on the service and transport industries. Jan Hofkens is an expert on compliance with the Private Investigations Act and also assists in fraud and embezzlement investigations. Stijn Lamberigts leads on fraud, corruption and embezzlement investigations and proceedings.

Quinz is highly sought-after for its ‘legal-technical expertise and insight’ across white-collar crime and fraud mandates. Benoît Allemeersch co-heads the department and stands out for his ‘technical knowledge’. Allemeersch advises on money laundering, fraud, and corruption investigations and enforcement. Stijn De Dier, who also co-leads the team, focuses his practice on corporate, insolvency, and cybercrime issues. Thomas Incalza, who supports the practice, is a standout expert on white-collar crime litigation and anti-money laundering compliance issues.

Deloitte Legal draws upon a broad fraud and white-collar crime practice. Jürgen Egger advises on bribery and embezzlement investigations and recovery, as well as on business crime matters related to corporate transactions. Glenn Hansen supports in fraud and anti-money laundering criminal defence. Annick Visschers is a particular expert in anti-money laundering and fraud policy development, investigations, and defence. Johan Speecke is an expert in tax controversy. The four co-head the team.

Liedekerke offers a fraud and compliance team well-versed in handling regulatory infringements and non-compliance, breach of trust, and environmental crime issues. An ‘excellent technician’ who demonstrates a ‘very pragmatic approach’, Margot Vandebeek heads the practice. Vandebeek advises domestic and multinational clients on social law, tax fraud, and money laundering issues. Magda Vandebotermet retired from the practice in 2025.

Linklaters stands out for its white-collar crime expertise within regulated sectors. Florence Danis is highly sought-after to advise on anti-money laundering, fraud, and bribery investigations. Demonstrating a strong track-record in the energy, insurance, and telecoms sectors, Xavier Taton assists on anti-money laundering and regulatory investigations. On anti-money laundering issues, Stefaan Loosveld is a key contact. The three co-head the practice.

Standing out for its expertise across compliance and regulatory issues, corporate and criminal investigations and defence, and asset recovery matters, Loyens & Loeff is highly sought-after among major multinational corporates. Clémence Van Muylder co-heads the corporate criminal defence team and advises on fraud, forgery, and environmental crime issues. Also co-leading the practice, Olivier van der Haegen demonstrates expertise in fraud, regulatory, and anti-money laundering investigations.

Monard law focuses on fraud, corporate crime, and social law issues. Christiaan Barbier heads the practice and is an expert in fraud, embezzlement, and anti-money laundering matters. Jean-Pierre Buyle is highly sought-after to represent clients in financial criminal law proceedings, Tom Messiaen specialises in social criminal law, and Pieter Helsen focuses on fraud and forgery issues. Thomas Metzger supports the team.

Tetra Law demonstrates particular expertise in money laundering and tax fraud investigations and proceedings. Heading the department is Sabrina Scarnà, who is sought-after by private clients on high-profile and high-value cases concerning corruption, fraud, and money laundering. The team is supported by Pauline Maufort and Maxime Besème, who bolster the firm’s expertise in anti-money laundering and tax issues.

Verhaegen Walravens is regularly instructed by clients in the construction, insurance, and telecoms sectors in white-collar crime proceedings. Standing out for his longstanding litigation and arbitration proceeding experience, Philip Walravens heads the practice. Walravens stands out for his expertise in corruption, sanctions, and fraud cases. An expert in criminal litigation cases, Julie Borgerhoff supports the team.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP offers deep expertise in white-collar defence, compliance, investigations, and enforcement. Nanyi Kaluma leads on domestic and cross-border fraud, corruption, and bribery mandates, particularly within the energy, infrastructure, and financial sectors. Pairing deep litigation and academic criminal law expertise, Mathilde Vandormael supports on strategy, investigations, and proceedings. May-Lin Lecomte specialises in cross-border fraud, corruption, and sanctions matters. The three co-lead the team.