‘The team has the most extensive experience in terms of high profile matters for clients in the Netherlands and that shows. They know how regulators think, they know what their priorities are and what enforcement trends are. The team is made up of highly experienced people.’

‘Marnix Somsen stands out, everybody respects him in the scene for his knowledge and experience, from top lawyers in other jurisdictions to regulators. What furthermore makes him stand out is that he doesn’t let his extensive knowledge and smartness get in the way of being a very practical and sociable lawyer.’

‘De Brauw has a deep and knowledgeable team who helped us navigate extremely tricky issues in application of EU sanctions in the Netherlands.’

‘Excellent professional skills in a broad range of fields as well as strong values and a sound antenna for the wider societal (including regulatory) context in which they do their work. Reasonable and balanced, quick and client-oriented. International scope with strong local roots as well.’

‘Experienced, diverse and committed team that are very supportive and clear in their communication. Also quick and responsive.

‘Smart, clear communication, friendly, present, connected and understanding.’

‘Aside from being a very dedicated and available team, they are very knowledgeable. They research your case thoroughly and are empathetic with their clients.’

‘Lisa van der Wal was knowledgeable and reachable.’

‘The team is very professional. They analyse the problem in depth and come up with very smart solutions. Their cooperation with other outside teams of lawyers was fantastic.’

‘Jantien Dekkers is a great person. She will get the job done and is a fantastic person to work with. ’

‘Best in class lawyers with excellent knowledge, expertise and the ability to develop winning strategies.’

‘Best in class individuals, with the competencies of building relationships, challenge the status quo, will to win and drive results.’

‘De Roos & Pen has top-shelf expertise.’

‘Thomas Felix is a top criminal lawyer. He has an investigative and detail oriented mind next to having always the big picture in mind. ’

‘JahaeRaymakers’ white-collar crime team combines high expertise with a client-focused and dedicated approach. They possess deep knowledge in complex legal matters and offer strategic, tailored advice. The team stands out for its responsiveness and ability to deliver results in sensitive, high-stakes situations.’

‘Dian Brouwer combines deep legal knowledge and extensive experience with a unique mix of wisdom, people skills, and dedication. His strategic thinking is matched by a relentless drive to achieve the best outcomes for his clients. Dian is not only highly skilled in navigating complex legal issues, but also demonstrates great insight into human nature, making him an effective advocate in both the courtroom and client relationships.’

‘JahaeRaymakers is at the top of the white-collar crime attorneys’ pyramid. In The Netherlands JahaeRaymakers is my law firm of choice, when it involves economic crime.’

‘Susanne and Cathalijne are highly regarded for their insights and intel on the matter at hand and wider prosecution and criminal law aspects. Jurjan Geertsma and Dian Brouwer stay at the high-end in their reputations and sanctions focus.’

‘Jurjan Geertsma is the go-to man. Fast, efficient and sharp. ’

‘JahaeRaymakers is the top for white collar crime in the Netherlands. We work with them on all our matters, and each of the team members, from partner to associate, has profound knowledge and gives you a sense of control. They are calm, collected, never aggressive or trying to please you with untenable results. ’

‘Jurjan Geertsma is cool as a cucumber, which is what clients need in the delicate type of work of white collar crime. I know that when I call him, I get the advice the client needs and the guidance required to navigate the matter. He is considerate and looks at issues from all angles, providing insights I had never considered.’

‘JahaeRaymakers is uniquely positioned to assist clients in fraud and white collar crime cases because the firm offers a rare combination of expertise in the field of both criminal law and private law. They have a international outlook, thanks to a wide experience in dealing with the international complications that often arise in these cases, as well as with issues of (state and functional) immunity. ’

‘We work together with Marike Bakker, Saskia Nuijten and Simone Honig. What makes our collaboration strong is their knowledge, their experience and their contacts. Especially in research and proceedings, they are very helpful and provide practical advice.’

‘Marike Bakker is herself always very well informed. Saskia Nuijten knows how the regulators work and think, so that we can choose the best strategy. Simone Honig is good at research.’

‘Strategy and tactics are balanced.’

‘The NautaDutilh team is well balanced and very capable of carrying out corporate investigations. Some of the lawyers of the team have a truly criminal defence DNA which helps to understand the dynamics of criminal investigations. ’

‘Marike Bakker stands out as a very knowledgeable and strongly engaged partner of NautaDutilh’s fraud and white-collar crime practice. She is well equipped to manage corporate investigations. She is one of the leading ladies of corporate criminal defense.’

‘One of the leading financial crime departments in the Netherlands. ’

‘I have worked with Marike Bakker and Simone Honig for several years. Marike is a noted presence in the market with a lot of experience. Simone is a competent professional well-versed in financial crime.’

‘Daan Dorenbos is in my opinion the best white collar defence attorney in the Netherlands.’

‘For many years, Stibbe has been one of the most reputable law firms when it comes to assisting in white-collar crime cases in the Netherlands. The team has in-depth knowledge of Dutch criminal law and criminal procedural law as well as the international aspects involved. Their skills and communications with the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (DPPS) are unparalleled, enabling them to achieve outstanding results even in cases you would not initially expect.’

‘Daan Doorenbos is an absolute expert in the field. Basically, he is a human encyclopaedia of criminal law and criminal procedural law. Jakoline Winkels is also an absolute expert and her reputation is rising fast. Her in-depth knowledge combined with her social skills mean that she has the unique ability to put clients at ease in any position and guide them through the most difficult situations.’

‘They are experts with in-depth knowledge across the full range of white-collar crime. One of the best white-collar crime teams in the Netherlands. Nice to work with and they have nice team dynamics. ’

‘Daan Doorenbos is a reputable and top of the bill litigator in white-collar matters. Muriël Rosing has high standards. Monique van der Linden is a rising star in the Dutch white-collar crime law community. ’

‘Absolute number one, the best of the best. Very well balanced team, headed by Daan Doorenbos and Muriël Rosing. Both have a wealth of experience and an outstanding track record of success.’

‘The team is engaged and very professional. Their approach is personal where appropriate and focused when required. The team consists of experienced lawyers who work in the best interest of their customers.’

‘The individuals are approachable, down to earth and most of all experts in their respective field of expertise.’

‘A very dedicated team, easy communicators, excellent quality and service.’

‘Jan Leliveld is a very likeable person, easy to get along with and a great lawyer.’

‘They have a large team with a lot of experience in investigations. They are very capable of dealing with high stake complex issues and their advice is clear and to the point. Also they manage these investigations very well. Finally their experience in investigations really helps, because the chance is they have seen it before, which means they have a lot of practical knowledge, besides their clear legal knowledge.’

‘Vanessa Liem is a very strong and sharp lawyer, she is able to shine under pressure. I really appreciate her ability to come to the heart of the matter and focus on the main points and risks instead of focusing on less relevant details. She keeps a clear head in situations where other panic. ’

‘We know the Van Doorne team very well, in particular Jan Leliveld, Ed van Liere and Neyah van der Aa. Jan and Ed are experienced criminal law specialists.  Neyah van der Aa specialises in conducting internal investigations. He has been involved in several major internal investigations and knows how to properly advise his clients on the criminal law implications those cases may have. ’

‘Special recommendation is due to Frederike Ahlers, a very knowledgeable and committed attorney.’

‘The firm has successfully handled numerous challenging and high-profile matters, achieving impressive results for the clients. ’

‘Alexander de Swart has a keen analytical mind and a creative approach to solving complex legal problems. He is always up to date with the latest developments and trends in the field and applies them effectively to his cases. He has achieved impressive results for our common clients. He has a clear vision and a strategic direction and communicates them clearly and persuasively. ’

‘Robbert de Bree is a great mind, very knowledgeable and creative.’

‘Jop Spijkerman and Robbert de Bree are excellent lawyers. Simply very good at their job.’

‘The firm has an outstanding reputation that makes is easy for my clients to follow me – where necessary – in my advice to involve Wladimiroff as a firm in cases that really matter.’

‘I have worked numerous times with Robbert de Bree. Robbert gives down to earth advice and has a practical approach. He is able to project to the client how the case would likely evolve and what steps, in that respect, need (not) to be taken in order to safeguard the client’s position.’

‘Wladimiroff is a very well-known criminal law firm and the lawyers know what they talk about.’

‘Wladimiroff is a reputed boutique criminal law firms in the Netherlands. They are especially well regarded for the defence of individuals and for tax defence as well. ’

‘Judith de Boer is certainly one of the most talented white-collar crime lawyers in the Netherlands. Very reliable. Top service. Perfect listener, with great legal and soft skills.’

‘Diligent and focused.’

‘Judith de Boer is an outstanding business crime lawyer. Great knowledge of her practice field and curiosity to extend it. Diligence, seriousness and efficiency.’

‘Strategic multilevel thinking especially in international cases.’

‘Very good team players.’

‘Simmons & Simmons’ team perfectly understands the core of the issue, including where it comes to transnational criminal law projects. They are up to speed to local developments and efficiently manage procedural communication with the authorities involved.’

‘David Schreuders is top of the league.’

‘Smart, honest and hands-on.’

‘Kees van de Meent is an excellent practitioner with remarkable experience in the asset recovery space. Extremely knowledgeable, while being responsive, down-to-earth and very easy to work with.’

‘The legal team that deals the fraud and asset recovery cases are very experienced and are experts in transnational asset recovery.’

‘The team handles sophisticated investigations and legal remedies to uncover complex fraud.’

‘This practice is unique in that it is at the intersection of several areas of law, including insolvency law, private international law and criminal law. Florent covers the required expertise.’

‘Kees van de Meent is the lead partner, hands on, great on strategy and from the very first moment he has been involved in cross-border fraud and asset recovery cases. Merijn Moeliker is knowledgeable and keeps a cool head. Jurgen van de Heuvel and Daphne Beunk stands out for their expertise in cross border insolvencies.’

‘Kees van de Meent is among the best in the business when it comes to the civil aspects of fraud and asset recovery. A real heavyweight. Jurgen van de Heuvel is a rising star and deserves special mention.’

‘Florent has an unique practice combining criminal and civil asset recovery and having a strong focus on civil fraud. ’

‘Kees van de Meent is the authority in the Netherlands with regard to civil fraud and asset tracing and recovery. ’

‘I had the pleasure of working with Jebbink Soeteman Advocaten, and their team is incredibly helpful and supportive. The team at Jebbink Soeteman Advocaten is known for their unwavering dedication and commitment to each case. They treat every case with total commitment and ensure complete control of the proceedings down to the smallest details. They believe in defending their clients with all available means, especially when confronted with powerful government bodies like the police and justice system.’

‘I worked with Rosa van Zijl and Tosca Urbanus. Both had excellent subject matter expertise and were very empathetic. Both were not only highly intelligent but also highly effective lawyers in handling my case.’

‘They are professionals who know how to handle every situation.’

‘Jeroen Soeteman is straight to the point and he stands out for that.’

‘Rosa van Zijl has been very transparent and honest with excellent empathetic skills. You feel that she understand your concerns and will perform to her best abilities.’

‘One of the premier criminal firms in the Netherlands with a wealth of experience across all levels of criminal practice. ’

‘Jeroen Soeteman is vastly experienced with exceptional client care and insight into cases. As chair of the bar he has unrivalled expertise and profile. Rosa Van Zijl is exceptionally talented and provides first rate client service. ’

‘Rosa Van Zijl is an extremely focused and to-the-point lawyer, it is a pleasure to work with her.’

‘Very knowledgeable team, with innovative solutions and original insights.’

‘Ravelle Melissen is a brilliant associate. She is extremely responsive and has demonstrated a broad array of knowledge in different regulatory aspects.’

‘A small, pragmatic and effective team that advised us primarily on sanctions. Very good international network and coverage.’

‘Competent, pleasant to communicate with, very responsive. ’

‘I have worked with Rick van ‘t Hullenaar, who is a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable and dedicated, putting the interest of clients first.’

‘The practice is headed by Marleen Velthuis who brings experience and energy in a new white collar team.’

‘Marleen Velthuis is very good in what she does, and is exceptionally skilled in environmental crime cases. ’

‘Loyens & Loeff’s fraud & white-collar crime team is relatively newly assembled with talented individuals. It aims high in quality practice and will treat every case with extreme attention and vigour. The team has a specialisation in environmental crime with Marleen Velthuis at the forefront of it.’

‘Marleen Velthuis is extremely energetic, great to work with and fully engaged in her cases. She is attentive to her clients and always willing to go the extra mile. Willemijn Warnaars is easy to communicate with and intelligent.’

‘Marleen Velthuis is an energetic and promising criminal defense lawyer, specialised in environmental criminal law.’

‘With Marleen Velthuis, Loyens & Loeff has an enthusiastic and knowledgeable white collar specialist.’

‘Marleen Velthuis is the partner heading the Loyens & Loeff white collar crime team. She is committed, accessible, available and pragmatic. ’

‘Sharon Oded is the partner in charge of the practice area and he makes all the difference. Spot on and pragmatic advice, great use of resources, availability, collaboration, communication… you name it, he offers it all and excels.’

‘The experience was simply great – we have learnt a lot from Norton Rose Fulbright’s professional approach.’

‘Sharon Oded is a true professional, focused and delivering the outcomes the client expects.’

‘The firm prioritises understanding the unique needs of each client, offering personalised solutions and maintaining strong client relationships. This client-centric approach ensures that me and my team feel valued and understood. The firm fosters a collaborative and integrated approach.’

‘The partner I work with is Sharon Obed. He is exceptionally responsive and very accessible. He has a very pragmatic approach to legal advice, focusing on providing solutions that are not only legally sound but also practical and aligned with my company’s business objectives. This pragmatic mindset helps us navigate complex legal situations. His advice and guidance have proven to be effective on various key matters within my company.’

‘Businesses today face intensifying criminal, regulatory and litigation risks in a dynamic legal and regulatory environment. Norton Rose Fulbright is inter-connected across jurisdictions, sectors and regulatory fronts; hence it can advise you on the full spectrum of cross-border investigations, risk management issues, and compliance matters.’

‘Sharon Oded has a deep understanding in leading a cross-border investigation. Wilson Ang is detailed, smart and well-constructed in handling investigation and also is able to control the process in confidence.’

‘Sjöcrona van Stigt is always my first choice when dealing with criminal law and white-collar crime in the Netherlands. They are a top-notch firm.’

‘Enide Perez, Sabine ten Doesschate and Nils Gonzalez Bos are the best. They are highly responsive and very easy to deal with which is a game-changer in the field. They are great professionals. ’

‘I have worked with Sabine ten Doesschate and I think she’s an exceptional lawyer who has always shown that the client’s interests come before everything else.’

‘For all the time we’ve worked together, Sabine has demonstrated exceptional technical abilities as well as an admirable commitment to serve the client’s interests.’

‘They are a well established firm. ’

‘Thijs Kelder is one of the best lawyers for supreme court cases. Caroline de Sitter is always nice to work with. Clients love her, and she is really good in her work.’

‘Sabine ten Doesschate is very professional and it is also very easy to team up with her.’

‘Sabine ten Doesschate is a tremendous lawyer with a deep network of international connections. Her work is impressive and internationally recognized. Enide Perez is an impressively detail oriented lawyer.’