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Who are we?

Four & Five Law BV
Jan van Gentstraat 1/101
2000 Antwerp
Belgium

VAT: (BE) 0699.862.720
RLE: Antwerp (division Antwerp)

Four & Five also has an office in Brussels:
Wolstraat 70
1000 Brussels
Belgium

How can you contact us?

If you want to learn more about our service offering or in the event you have any other questions, you can contact us by:

  • sending an email to: hello@fourfive.be or to one of our dedicated team members;
  • sending a letter to: Jan van Gentstraat 1/101, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium;
  • calling our offices: +32 (0)3 535 01 45;
  • following us on: LinkedIn or Instagram.

From time to time Four & Five may make additional contact channels available on its website.

If you use any of the available contact channels, we will try to provide you with an answer as soon as commercially possible.

Professional organizations and deontological rules

Complaints
Our lawyers are bound by the regulations regarding out of court settlement of disputes as set out in book XVI of the Code of Economic Law. Clients can file a complaint or obtain information regarding an existing agreement via hello@fourfive.be. Complaints need to be addressed to a partner. Please find an overview of our Four & Five partners at our teampage.

In the event of a dispute, you also have the right to file a complaint with the “Ombudsdienst Consumentengeschillen Advocatuur” (OCA), the certified entity for out of court settlement of disputes between lawyers and clients regarding services rendered by a lawyer. The OCA is located at Staatsbladsstraat 8, 1000 Brussels. Complaints are preferably filed online by using the electronic complaint form at http://oca.ligeca.be/en/. Please also consult this link for additional information regarding the OCA.

However, we would appreciate the chance to resolve any complaint amicably and to address your concerns directly before you approach the OCA. We kindly request you to contact us in first instance.

Deontological rules
Four & Five’s lawyers are authorised to practise law in Belgium and registered and enrolled at one or more of the following bars and professional organisations in Belgium:

  • The bar association of the province of Antwerp: www.balieantwerpen.be, subject to i.a. the code of conduct and deontological rules of the Orde van Vlaamse Balies available at www.advocaat.be;
  • The bar association of the province of West Flanders: www.baliewestvlaanderen.be; subject to i.a. the code of conduct and deontological rules of the Orde van Vlaamse Balies available at www.advocaat.be;
  • The Dutch-speaking association of the Brussels bar: www.baliebrussel.be, subject to i.a. the code of conduct and deontological rules of the Orde van Vlaamse Balies available at www.advocaat.be; and
  • The French-speaking association of the Brussels bar: www.barreaubruxelles.be, subject to i.a. the code of conduct of and the deontological rules of the Ordre des barreaux francophones et germanophone de Belgique, available at www.avocats.be.

The relevant codes of conduct and deontological rules can be consulted on the aforementioned websites.

Anti-money laundering and identification requirements

Four & Five is subject to the scope of the Law of 18 September 2017 on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing and on the restriction of the use of cash, aimed at i.a. combatting money laundering and the finance of terrorism. Under these rules, Four & Five is obliged to comply with a duty of client identification and due diligence regarding the client, their agent(s) and their ultimate beneficiary/ies.

The client acknowledges its obligation to cooperate in this respect and to provide, upon first request, all information and documents required. If this information were to change during the term within which services are provided, then Four & Five is to be informed immediately Four & Five reserves the right to suspend or stop any and all services, in accordance with applicable legislation, when no or insufficient information is provided or when doubts arise regarding the accuracy of the information provided. Such suspension or cessation of services entails no liability whatsoever on the part of Four & Five and in no sense affects the services already performed and billable. The client accepts that the costs and fees for services performed within the framework of the obligations set out in the anti-money laundering legislation will be charged.

When Four & Five suspect the client from being involved in money laundering or terrorist financing, it must immediately report this to the president of their bar association, except when their activities are part of a defense or representation in a legal action. The aforementioned, does not prejudice Four & Five’s professional secrecy obligations governing the client – attorney relationship. Please note that the president of the bar association will decide whether the Financial Intelligence Processing Unit must be informed about any suspicion.

Terms and conditions

Four & Five’s general terms and conditions apply to all its services and are available in Dutch, French and English. Our terms and conditions can be consulted by clients free of charge.

Usage of our website is subject to our terms of use. By using our website, you confirm that you have read and understand these terms of use and you agree to comply with said terms of use (as may be amended from time to time). If you do not agree to these terms of use, you must refrain from using our website.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice. While Four & Five strives to keep the information available on its website up to date and accurate, the law and jurisprudence is constantly and rapidly evolving and Four & Five makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness or suitability of any information available or accessible on its website.

Legal advice is inherently context-specific and cannot be reliably provided without a full understanding of the relevant facts and circumstances. The general information on this website may not apply to your particular situation. You should not act or rely on any information on this website without obtaining the advice of one of our qualified lawyers who is familiar with your specific business and legal needs. If you have any legal questions or need specific legal advice, our dedicated lawyers are happy to schedule a consultation.