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Manon Cop

Junior partner

Manon Cop specialized in criminal and criminal procedure law during her studies at the University of Antwerp.

Sex crimes

Manon built specific expertise in sex crimes during her experience as an attorney. She has also worked as a lawyer at CAW Victim Services.

Today, she leads the "vice" cell within the broader criminal law department of Bannister Lawyers. Manon handles 24/7 exclusively sex cases. She firmly believes that everyone has the right to a defense and assists both defendants and victims with heart and soul.

Author

In addition to her practical experience, Manon is also an author. For example, she wrote a handbook on sexual criminal law reform "THE NEW SEXUAL CRIMINAL LAW. Article-by-article review of reform anno 2022"

In addition to this, she also wrote several publications in journals concerning sexual offenses:

"Sexual criminal law anno 2021; much-needed (r)evolution?", Legal Weekly
"Burden of proof in vice cases, a continuing stumbling block for justice," Journal of Juvenile and Child Rights
"Consent in sexual criminal law, more than just no is no," Law Weekly

Respect, trust and discretion are central to her relationship with clients.

Manon always handles her cases very thoroughly and is happy to discuss your case together.

Preferred Materials

- Criminal law - vice

Visit the specialization website at viceadvocate.com