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Advocaat Pieter-Jan Van Aken
Ghent, Belgium
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.
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VA-Advocatenkantoor Gent provides comprehensive criminal defense services across all types of criminal procedures. The firm advocates for defendants and, when applicable, supports victims who pursue civil party status. From the initial strafonderzoek to the final verdict, the firm handles cases across the spectrum including traffic offences, ensuring a robust and strategic defense throughout the process.
In family law the firm handles divorce and international divorce, alimony, child maintenance, custody arrangements, and related matters. It guides clients through the entire procedural process while protecting the best interests of children and other dependents and addressing inheritance issues where relevant.
In corporate and commercial matters the firm provides advisory and dispute resolution services for businesses and consumers. It specializes in ondernemings- en economisch recht and can handle disputes involving B2B and B2C relationships, contract matters and regulatory issues.
In general civil law the firm has experience in the main civil law areas, including contract law, property law, tenancy and construction law. This enables clients to pursue civil litigation and dispute resolution with a focused and knowledgeable team.
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