Lawyers – (anti)fraud, compliance and corporate (criminal) law
The (anti)fraud department of Everest attorneys
With his many years of experience in fraud, Stijn De Meulenaer established a separate department within the corporate firm Everest. Under his lead, Everest (anti)fraud guides companies and entrepreneurs through national and international cases, from fraud prevention and control to dispute resolution.
About Everest-(anti)fraud
Everest is the first law firm in Belgium to have established a separate '(anti)fraud' department. The objective is to offer clients a distinct and multidisciplinary service across traditional legal areas (such as corporate criminal law, but also tax law, employment law, liability law, seizure law, company law, etc.), specifically focusing on fraud in the broadest sense of the word.
Everest is indeed convinced that knowledge and understanding of all facets of fraud are essential to guarantee a successful approach.
Through this unique approach, Everest offers concrete added value compared to other professionals in the fraud market. It guides both victims of fraud (banks, companies, etc.) and perpetrators of fraud (companies and entrepreneurs), providing both advice and dispute resolution.
A non-exhaustive list of our references.
Why Everest (anti)fraud
Many years of experience
The department is led by Stijn De Meulenaer, who has practised as a lawyer in fraud matters since 1998.
A client-centred approach
We use our thorough legal knowledge to find the most favourable solution for you, whether in advice or in proceedings. The law is not the goal but the means, and we apply it in a way that stays accessible to you and easy to reach.
Thoroughness and transparency are key
We start from thorough preparation and knowledge of the file, which lets us take the best decisions together with you, in line with the strategy that suits your case best. You keep the overview at all times and stay actively involved in the file.
Who we help
Who we work for
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Company directors and companies
Since 1 September 2026 the criminal liability of the legal person sits in article 18 of the new Belgian Criminal Code.
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Perpetrators of fraud
We assist companies and directors suspected of fraud from the investigation stage (interview, access to the file, further investigative measures) through to the defence before the court.
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Victims of fraud
A company regularly instructs us after it becomes the victim itself.
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Lawyers and other professionals
Fellow lawyers, but also other professionals such as accountants, statutory auditors, notaries and so on, call on us when they themselves, or their clients, need specialist support in the field of fraud.
Recognised by
Testimonials
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The Legal 500
Stijn De Meulenaer is outstanding. He is to the point, is well-prepared, but keeps the human touch.
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The Legal 500
Client-oriented approach with large involvement of the partners.
Insights
Our latest insights
Stijn De Meulenaer on LinkedIn
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⏳ A call to action for companies that wish to still be able to conduct (or have conducted) internal investigations after 16 December 2026.
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💡 Yesterday, at a press conference, we launched a new step in the Arco file, aimed at compelling the government to implement, upon the sale of Belfius, the arrangement for the Arco cooperative shareholders already laid down in 2018.
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🎒 1 september is dit jaar ook voor advocaten een hele aanpassing, tenminste voor zij die regelmatig strafrecht praktiseren.
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Een welgemeende dank aan alle Gentse confraters voor hun stem, waardoor ik vanaf 1 september zowel in de Raad van de Orde van de Balie Gent zetel, als in de Algemene Vergadering van de Orde van Vlaamse Balies.
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De vrucht van de werkgroep 'private opsporing' (waar ik deel van uitmaakte), opgericht in de schoot van de Orde van Vlaamse Balies, heeft haar eerste belangrijke ei gelegd in de vorm van deontologische gedragslijnen die advocaten die onderzoeksdaden verrichten dienen te respecteren.
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Last monday, I had the privilige to moderate a very interesting debate on the new EU Anti-corruption Directive 2026/1021, organised by Transparency International Belgium.
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