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Suspected of a crime?

You are suspected of a crime and must appear before the Assize Court? Or you are a survivor of a victim and wish to file a civil suit?

Strafrechtadvocaten Hendrik Vandekerckhove en Manon Cop staan u vurig bij met hun gespecialiseerde team (Bannister Advocaten) in deze moeilijke periode.

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You are suspected of a very serious crime (e.g., murder, manslaughter or a fatal hostage taking)? You are concerned and want a committed and lawyer who will go through fire for you? You want the best possible defense? We are here for you.

Zo’n zware beschuldiging heeft natuurlijk een enorme impact op uw leven. Assisenadvocaten, Hendrik Vandekerckhove en Manon Cop staan daarom met team strafrechtexperten klaar om uw dossier tot op de bodem uit te spitten en u te begeleiden doorheen deze moeilijke periode. Wij verlenen u niet alleen een uitmuntende juridische bijstand, wij zullen u ook doorheen het mediacircus loodsen. Hiernaast zorgen wij ervoor dat uw naaste omgeving de juiste informatie en coaching krijgt die zij nodig heeft, zodat uw naasten u ook blijven steunen.

It is invaluable to find the right tone and create an appropriate atmosphere in the courtroom for such serious crimes in order to create a willingness to listen on the part of the judge and jury. It is up to us to ensure that you receive a fair and serene trial in the assize process.

We will work with you to determine the right strategy, and we will do everything we can to represent your best interests.

Our mission is to assist you at the highest level.
Pushing legal boundaries is in our DNA.

Our focus
Our perseverance and expertise make the difference for you

Because the stakes in such situations are always particularly high, it is crucial that you seek the guidance of specialists from the outset. Our team exclusively handles criminal cases. We deal with criminal law 24/7, so we are fully up to date with the prevailing case law and the latest developments in the field. We also always go "the extra mile" in our cases, so that expertise and case knowledge go hand in hand.

An assize trial changes your life. We, as assize lawyers, are here for you to minimize the damage as much as possible. We will review all options with you and go for the best possible outcome.

Our headquarters are in Antwerp, but we advocate throughout Flanders and have several branches so that consultations can also take place in Ghent, Hasselt, Brussels, Turnhout, Roeselaere, Leuven,...

Hendrik Vandekerckhove geniet een uitstekende reputatie bij de rechtbanken. Ons kantoor werkt echter zeer discreet en zal enkel communiceren met de pers indien dit in het belang is van de cliënt. U bent bij ons in goede handen.

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Wij hadden een prima ervaring met Bannister. Stiptheid, kennis van zaken, duidelijkheid en professionaliteit staan duidelijk centraal bij deze fijne mensen.

W.O.

Very professional and friendly lawyers. We have been very well guided in our case. You have been a breath of fresh air for us, thank you!

S.L.

Ik raad Bannister Advocaten ten zeerste aan. Ik werd vriendelijk onthaald. Daarnaast heeft men me goed te woord gestaan. En ondertussen werd alles strikt opgevolgd waarvan ik telkens op de hoogte werd gebracht.

How do we proceed?

Bannister Lawyers is a high end law firm with specializations in various branches of law.

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First contact
You contact us with a question or problem. During this initial conversation, we listen to your story, situate the legal framework, and indicate what documents or additional information we still need.
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Thorough consultation
We schedule a consultation, either at our office or through Teams. In that meeting, after an initial study of the initial documents available, we take the time to fully understand the situation, ask the right questions and get the facts straight. A good analysis begins with an understanding of the facts.
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Analysis and initial action
Based on that information, we make a legal assessment of your position. This can lead to the drafting of a notice of default, a proposed settlement or the drafting of a subpoena in order to capture the court.
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Follow-up steps
After that initial action - such as a formal notice - we evaluate together any response or lack thereof. Sometimes an additional letter is sufficient. In other cases, a (legal) procedure is recommended. Everything happens in consultation, with an eye for your goals and interests.
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