Advocaat Pieter-Jan Van Aken

VA-Advocatenkantoor Gent provides specialized expertise in criminal defense, family law including divorce, corporate and commercial matters, and liability and damages cases. The team supports individuals and businesses with practical, results oriented advocacy, combining courtroom experience with targeted advisory work in liability and damages, divorce and inheritance matters, and commercial disputes.

Clients are served with a personal approach as the dossier is followed from beginning to end by the same attorney, providing greater involvement and case knowledge. The office emphasises a problem solving and cost efficient workflow, and performs a cost benefit analysis at every stage before any step is taken. Availability and pricing transparency are highlighted to ensure clear expectations from the outset.

The practice is led by Pieter-Jan Van Aken, who graduated from Ghent University in 2013 and trained extensively in criminal procedure, liability law, family law and commercial law. He is supported by colleagues such as Sam Dhaenens, a recent graduate working as a trainee. The team communicates in Dutch, French and English and offers consultations in person, by phone or via video chat.