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Laurent Mortelmans

Laurent Mortelmans

Lawyer


+32 3 234 36 34

BIOGRAPHY

Laurent has been a member of the Bar Association of the Province of Antwerp since 2005 and of the French-speaking Bar Association of Brussels since 2019 after graduating as a court translator-interpreter (Lessius Hogeschool, 2003) and as a Licentiate and Master in Law (University of Antwerp, 2005). An associate and partner of Essenzia Humans in Law since its inception, he co-founded Moore Law in 2025.

Laurent holds the certificate of cassation lawyer in criminal cases and has also successfully completed the training to assist suspects during their interrogation (Salduz).

Laurent is an experienced multilingual lawyer with particular expertise in corporate law, real estate as well as corporate criminal law. Thanks to his in-depth knowledge of these sectors, you can rely on his legal advice and strategic vision to address and resolve disputes and problems as efficiently as possible.

Laurent has been assisting companies, co-owners' associations and individuals in construction cases and real estate transactions, disputes relating to property rights, expert assessments, the negotiation or drafting of contracts, (commercial) leases, etc. for many years. 

Even if your company or yourself were to become the victim of fraud or a crime, you can count on Laurent's expert assistance in filing a criminal complaint, claiming damages or conducting criminal proceedings. Are you yourself facing criminal charges, an interrogation or a summons before the criminal court or police court? Laurent defends your rights with determination and discretion. As a criminal lawyer, he always starts from the fundamental legal principle that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. A well-considered defence from the first contact with the police or judiciary is crucial in this respect.

SPECIALISATION

  • General corporate law
  • Real estate law
  • Construction and contracting law
  • Corporate criminal law & financial fraud
  • Legal translations D/F and F/D