Van Doorne’s criminal defence, investigations and business conduct practice is experienced in handling the full gamut of white-collar crime, compliance and investigation issues. Alongside a focus on economic crime including anti-money laundering and sanctions, the team also supports corporates through business conduct issues. Jan Leliveld focuses on fraud, environmental criminal law, human rights and economic offences. Vanessa Liem is sought after for her experience handling internal investigations, including cross-border investigations and enforcement across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Neyah van der Aa stands out on enforcement cases, defending companies in national and international investigations. Frederike Ahlers is noted for her work on environmental crime issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jan Leliveld is without question, a top-of-the-market lawyer - a trusted advisor and a fierce advocate.’
- ‘I was struck by how grounded and approachable they were. They communicated in a way that made sense across stakeholder groups, helped navigate delicate internal dynamics, and were simply a genuinely nice group of professionals to work with.’
- ‘Vanessa Liem stands out for her exceptional ability to combine technical expertise with practical, client-focused delivery. Her advice was always clear, actionable, and grounded in a deep understanding of both the legal and human dimensions of the issue.’
- ‘Their reputation is excellent and is well-earned. The team has a number of people who are all exceptionally skillful and in the business for the right reasons, that is the art of practicing law, defending clients, and guiding companies when facing complicated situations.’
- ‘Jan Leliveld is one of the premier white collar litigators who is also sought to assist companies facing difficult enforcement dilemmas; an attorney with an incredibly sharp mind and a passion for the law.'
- 'Neyah van der Aa is a master of export controls and sanctions, with great technical skill but also good judgment and composure during difficult circumstances.'
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Practice head
Jan Leliveld; Vanessa Liem; Neyah van der Aa
Other key lawyers
Frederike Ahlers