Bar of Antwerp, trust is our foundation

Balie Antwerpen represents nearly 3,000 lawyers from the province of Antwerp and guards the quality, integrity and image of the legal profession. We strive for a strong and efficient Bar Association that promotes and defends the interests of our lawyers, all citizens and the rule of law every day.

Our vision

Quality and integrity:

We ensure that our lawyers deliver quality and ethically correct work by assisting them with advice, training and a strict but pragmatic disciplinary policy.

Efficient service:

We are committed to accessible, digitized services. We are always meticulously executing our legal duty to appoint pro bono lawyers and monitor their quality.

Advocacy:

We defend the interests of our lawyers and weight on the policies of the government, the magistracy and the Bar Association of Flanders.

Management and Leadership:

We aim for a professional, sustainable policy with a simplified, well-organised structure.

Communication:

We stand for a clear, proactive communication aiming for an increasing commitment and positive identification of our members with the Bar.

For all this, you can count on a strong and enthusiastic team consisting of the President, the Vice President, director, Bar Council, employees and lawyer functionaries.

President of the Bar and Council

The Chief of Staff, elected annually by the members, leads the Order, defends the professional interests and represents the Order before the magistracy, government and other Orders. The Chief of Staff mediates disputes, investigates complaints and, if necessary, refers attorneys to the Disciplinary Council.

The Bar Council, the governing body of the Bar, consists of 16 elected members and is chaired by the Chief of Staff. The council decides on admission of lawyers and trainees, organizes internships and the Legal Aid Office, and establishes regulations.