Proceedings before the Court of Cassation often require the assistance of a specialist lawyer who holds the title of avocat à la Cour de cassation / advocaat bij het Hof van Cassatie.

LMBD is the ideal address for advice on the chances of success of an appeal to the Court of Cassation, and on the procedure to be followed.

Bruno Maes et Fabrice Mourlon Beernaert were appointed advocaat bij het Hof van Cassatie / avocat à la Cour de cassation in 2000 and 2024 respectively.

At LMBD, they lead a specialized team of associates experienced in cassation proceedings.
They are also the editors of a reference work on “Les Pourvois en cassation” / “De Cassatieberoepen”, published in 2024.

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You can request LMBD’s assistance for all proceedings before the supreme Court (Cour de cassation / Hof van Cassatie).

An appeal in cassation is generally lodged when you have been totally or partially wronged by a decision of an appellate court.

If an unsuccessful opponent appeals against a decision in your favor, we can defend your interests by filing a response brief.

In all types of cases (civil, tax, criminal, disciplinary, etc.), you can call on the services of a lawyer at the Cour de cassation. In civil cases (including social cases) and disciplinary cases, the assistance of a lawyer at the Cour de cassation is even mandatory.

The main task of the Cour de cassation is to check that the judge has not violated a rule of law in reaching his decision. Bruno Maes and Fabrice Mourlon Beernaert, lawyers at the Cour de cassation, and their team of experienced associates, guarantee a thorough examination of your case and the smooth running of the proceedings.

In most cases, the cost of these services is fixed in advance on a flat-rate basis, so there are no surprises.

For you

Bruno Maes et Fabrice Mourlon Beernaert handle cassation cases in all areas of law.

What can you ask us?

  • Advice and support: Bruno Maes, Fabrice Mourlon Beernaert and their associates advise you on the chances of success of a cassation appeal in all areas of law (civil, criminal, disciplinary, labor, tax, corporate, etc.).
  • Introduction to the procedure: drafting a petition for judicial review (civil cases) or a brief in support of the appeal (criminal cases).
  • Responding to an appeal to the Supreme Court: if another party appeals to the Supreme Court against a decision in your favor, we draft a brief in response.
  • Assistance during proceedings before the trial judge: we can advise you on the drafting of your pleadings.
  • Second opinion: if you have received a negative opinion on the chances of success of a cassation appeal, you can request a second opinion.

One more thing: the time limit for taking action is crucial. A thorough examination of your case and compliance with all formal obligations (which may require service by a bailiff) presupposes that you do not submit your case to us at the last minute.

If you think you qualify for free legal aid (in whole or in part), we advise you to consult the Supreme Court website on this subject (Rechtsbijstand-1.pdf or Assistancejudiciaire2.pdf).

A BRIEF HISTORY OF LMBD'S CASSATION DEPARTMENT

The late René Bützler was appointed to the Cour de cassation in 1973, and built up a team of colleagues with a passion for cassation proceedings.

The late Huguette Geinger, appointed to the Cour de cassation in 1985, worked alongside René Bützler.

Bruno Maes, a former associate of René Bützler, was appointed to the Cour de cassation in 2000.

In 2020, “Bützler & Geinger” was taken over by Bruno Maes and LMBD, of which Fabrice Mourlon Beernaert is one of the founding partners.

Fabrice Mourlon Beernaert, also a former associate of René Bützler, was appointed avocat à la Cour de cassation in 2024. All have taught for many years at university, and many are still doing so. They are authors of numerous legal books and articles.

LMBD’s cassation team, made up of two attorneys at the Cour de cassation and several experienced associates, benefits from a rich tradition, vast experience and enthusiasm, which it gladly puts at the service of its clients.

Contact details :

LMBD
Chaussée de La Hulpe 177/7
1070 Brussels
02/663 28 24
Bruno.maes@lmbd.be
Fabrice.mourlonbeernaert@lmbd.be

Our success depends on growing and continuously earning their satisfaction and trust.