Ann Van de Steen
After completing her studies, graduating in 1986 with a law degree from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Ann Van de Steen did an internship at the Dendermonde Bar, and moved on to the law firm Stevens, Cottyn and Roseleth, now COTTYN, during that internship.
As well as being a founding partner and director of the then Cottyn, Roseleth, Van de Steen and Co, she is also a partner in charge of the Family Law and Family Property Law and Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure units because of her experience and expertise.
She has been able to successfully apply that same expertise and experience in numerous cases at the Court of Assises.
Ann successfully completed training as a mediation lawyer. Thanks to her years of experience and extensive training, Ann often helps clients reach a negotiated resolution through alternative dispute resolution.
Ann Van de Steen is also known for her political career. She has been a senior councillor in Aalst for 12 years and is a group chairman and member of the city council, CPAS council and numerous committees.
Studies
Vrije Universiteit Brussel: licentiate in law – 1986
Bar
Member of the Dendermonde Bar since 01/10/1986
Member of the Ghent Bar since 01/10/2022
Supralat certificate – Salduz training (Order of Flemish Bars)
Mediation lawyer certificate (Order of Flemish Bars)
Expertise
Languages
- Dutch
- French
- English
Specialities
Ann in her own words.
I am a highly driven and social person, so it is unsurprising that my main interests lie in criminal law and personal and family law. I can rightly be proud of what my staff and I accomplish on a daily basis. Representing our clients best interests to 200%.
Aristotle already said it: Law and justice are two different concepts, yet I dream that they should come together, sometimes against my better judgment.
