Our lawyers deal on a daily basis with complex issues involving Dutch and foreign fraud and anti-corruption laws (e.g. UK Bribery Act and FCPA), sanctions legislation, anti-money laundering laws (e.g. Dutch Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act), and environmental criminal laws.
NautaDutilh has one of the largest criminal law practice groups in the Netherlands. Our lawyers handle all stages of criminal proceedings, from assisting during a dawn raid, questioning or hearing of witnesses in a preliminary investigation, to representing companies in court, including before the Dutch Supreme Court if necessary. We are also experienced in complex asset attachment cases and their negotiations. In order to prevent a case from going to court, companies also often explore the possibility of reaching a settlement with the Public Prosecution Service. NautaDutilh has extensive experience in complex settlement negotiations involving authorities from several jurisdictions.
In addition to providing practical and strategic advice, our lawyers are also, of course, excellent legal experts, who regularly publish in professional journals on a wide range of topics, including environmental criminal law, criminal procedural law, and attorney-client privilege. They also regularly give compliance training to clients, speak at national and international conferences and are guest lecturers at universities.
As part of a full-service law firm with an extensive international network, our lawyers understand the impact a criminal case can have on a company. Our lawyers also advise on specific criminal law issues, such as dealing with employees (employment law measures), the financial reporting process (enhanced audits), financing, and communications with shareholders (inside information), governance stakeholders, and regulators. Our lawyers understand the importance of confidentiality: they are experts in attorney-client privilege matters.
As a result, our lawyers are well equipped to conduct internal audits themselves. This means that the strategy in a criminal case will always be determined from the broadest possible perspective so as to minimise the impact of the criminal investigation on the company. For further information, please contact our Corporate Investigations Team.
Our Corporate Crime team comprises 21 criminal lawyers, who are known for their pragmatic and hands-on approach. We have over 25 years of experience in financial and economic sanctions law and administrative law. Led by two of the firm’s female partners, including a managing partner, the team is also a strong proponent of female leadership.