Thiebaut & Claes Advocaten

Thiebaut & Claes Advocaten is a Belgian law firm based in Mechelen with a long standing history in criminal law. The firm was established in Antwerp (Kontich) in 1977 and later opened a Mechelen branch in 2009, reinforcing its presence in the region. Under the leadership of Frédéric Thiebaut, the practice masters criminal law and procedure, defending the interests of both victims and suspects.

Clients benefit from a direct, no-nonsense service approach. The firm communicates openly and honestly, conducts an initial exploratory discussion to align expectations with realistic possibilities, and includes an early cost assessment.

The firm also relies on forensic science expertise to evaluate investigations and maintains a network that extends to Europe, North and South America and North Africa, enabling support for clients beyond Belgium.