Karel De Smet
Expertise
Additionally, Karel has a particular interest and experience in fraud matters and criminal litigation. He acts principally for financial institutions and international companies. He provides comprehensive support throughout all phases of criminal proceedings, from assisting with dawn raids and interrogations to representing clients in criminal litigation and negotiating settlements with authorities. Leveraging his extensive experience, Karel regularly helps clients review and enhance their compliance programs to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to legal standards. Cases he works on often have multi-jurisdictional aspects, and are regularly high-stakes or media sensitive.
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Qualifications
He graduated magna cum laude from the Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven) in 2012. Karel was admitted to the Brussels bar in that same year. He joined NautaDutilh in 2015.