Mr Frans Sijbers > Wladimiroff Advocaten > The Hague, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Wladimiroff Advocaten
ALEXANDERSTRAAT 21
2514 JM THE HAGUE
Netherlands
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Work Department

Tax litigation and fraud.

Position

Frans read tax law and has worked as a lawyer/tax consultant since 1998. He focuses in particular on the law governing tax collection (writs of execution, attachments, setoffs, notices of liability) and on criminal tax law (Fiscal Intelligence and Investigation Service/Economic Investigation Service). Frans Sijbers also conducts proceedings and negotiations in complicated tax cases. He regularly gives courses to tax consultants, accountants and lawyers.

Lawyer Rankings

Netherlands > Fraud and white-collar crime

(Leading partners)

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At boutique law firm Wladimiroff Advocaten, white-collar defence matters form a key pillar of the practice, and the department is sought after for its extensive expertise in acting for clients in fraud, corruption, environmental offences and enforcement cases. International sanctions and economic criminal matters are also prominent in the team’s workload. Frans Sijbers is highly regarded for his excellent track record in handling white-collar defence work, often involving civil fraud issues, as well as assisting with cross-border tax litigation. Gert-Jan Elsen is skilled at resolving matters out of court, and regularly represents listed companies and governmental organisations in work. Robbert de Bree fields expertise in sanctions, white-collar criminal cases, and civil fraud issues, and is well versed in advising on cases with international elements. Alexander de Swart represents clients in tax, fraud and bribery cases, and Jop Spijkerman is a name to note for handling environmental law offences. The quintet collectively head the practice.