With extensive expertise in criminal tax law, De Roos & Pen is a boutique criminal law firm that specialises in complex fraud cases. The team frequently conducts internal investigations for the financial sector and advises on compliance and corporate governance issues. Lisa van der Wal is experienced in international fraud matters, including money laundering, corruption, and document forgery. Niels van der Laan is ‘a highly intelligent and skilled attorney’ who regularly acts in high-profile criminal defence cases. Other prominent members of the team include Marnix van der Werf, who has more than 25 years of experience navigating criminal cases, and Thomas Felix, who is recommended for multijurisdictional compliance issues.

JahaeRaymakers retains its position as ‘top-notch white-collar firm’ in the Netherlands. The firm often handles complex cross-border investigations and compliance matters, including money-laundering, anti-corruption, and bribery. The ‘very experienced, knowledgeable and responsive’ team is particularly skilled at handling high-profile fraud cases. Dian Brouwer is recommended for internal investigations into allegations of fraud and corruption, while Jurjan Geertsma is an expert regarding sanctions and risk management. Cathalijne Van der Plas is also noted for her experience advising on international judgement enforcement and asset recovery. Further standout members of the team include Han Jahae, Thom Dieben, and Susanne van Breukelen.

NautaDutilh has a strong corporate crime and corporates investigations team, comprised of experts in criminal law who have experience handling complex out of court settlements as well as representing companies before the Dutch Supreme Court. Managing partner Marike Bakker is at the forefront of the team with nearly three decades of experience advising on fraud as well as tax and criminal law. Leading the team alongside her, Francien Rense is highly sought after for international matters relating to enforcement, compliance, and sanctions. Léon Wijsman and Simone Honig are also prominent members of the team.

Stibbe continues to prove itself as a market-leading firm for white-collar crime and fraud. With a ‘powerful litigation team’, the firm is fully capable at handling all aspects of corporate criminal law cases. In addition to assisting with domestic and international internal investigations, the team regularly advises on tax fraud, market abuse, environmental crimes, and violations of working conditions, among other matters. Daan Doorenbos is ‘an outstanding defense lawyer’ with more than three decades of experience. He leads the team alongside Muriël Rosing, who specialises in economic offences such as corruption, fraud, and money laundering. Other key members of the team include Monique van der Linden, who frequently advises high-profile companies, and Jakoline Winkels for her contributions to some of the firm’s most significant cases.

Van Doorne's full-service offering allows the criminal defence and investigations team full access to all the resources and expertise available in the firm’s robust litigation practice. The team frequently advises accounting firms, law firms, and other professional service providers. Jan Leliveld is a well-regarded defense lawyer who is recommended for cases concerning fraud, bribery, sanctions, and environmental law offences. Vanessa Liem specialises in internal investigations and business compliance with a cross-border element, while Neyah van der Aa is especially skilled at high-profile enforcement cases in the Netherlands. The team was strengthened by the addition of Loes Wilbrink, who brings in-house experience advising businesses on compliance and ethical matters.

Located in The Hague, Wladimiroff Advocaten is a boutique law firm that offers a comprehensive service for fraud and white-collar crime with a particular expertise in forensic IT matters. The team has garnered a market-leading reputation for its work on cases relating to fraud, embezzlement, environmental law, money laundering, and corruption. Robbert de Bree regularly deals with sanctions, international fraud, and economic criminal matters. Frans Sijbers specialises in tax and criminal law, while Gert-Jan Elsen often handles high-profile matters for large corporations. Further key members of the team include Jop Spijkerman, Alexander De Swart, and Léon de Jager.

AKD is home to a ‘thoroughly efficient’ corporate criminal law team that advises on all aspects of white-collar crime, including corporate investigations, international sanctions, severe health and safety violations, and export controls. In addition to this, the firm regularly advises on money laundering, bribery, and cybercrime. Heading the practice is Frits Schneider, who specialises in financial and economic criminal law; he is recommended for fraud cases and has great capabilities with handling lengthy criminal matters. Former co-head Vincent de Bruijn left in September 2024.

The white-collar crime & corporate investigations team at A&O Shearman is spearheaded by Patrick Ploeger, who frequently handles internal cross-border investigations into corruption, fraud, and accounting irregularities, among other matters. The team, which regularly deals with regulators and criminal authorities, has extensive experience handling investigations that traverse multiple jurisdictions and is skilled at resolving matters both in and out of court. Standout members of the team include Kim Helwegen for her expertise in tax and criminal law as well as Sjoerd Lopik, who is recommended for internal investigations and environmental matters. Hendrik Jan Biemond has retired from the firm.

Working closely with its offices in Shanghai, London, and Brussels, De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek continues to prove itself as a go-to firm for multijurisdictional internal investigations and enforcement matters. Marnix Somsen is at the forefront of the regulatory and criminal enforcement team; he is particularly skilled at handling international enforcement for various matters, including bribery and anti-corruption. Co-leading the team alongside him, Roan Lamp is another exceptional source of advice for clients seeking guidance on global compliance and investigation matters in the Netherlands as well as across Asian jurisdictions. Marlies de Waard and Sebastiaan Kool are also noted for their experience in corporate criminal law.

With expertise in tax litigation matters, Hertoghs Advocaten advises a diverse range of clients, including multinationals, large companies, and high-profile individuals such as CEOs, tax advisors, and accountants. Anke Feenstra is highly skilled at handling matters regarding money laundering, tax fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and sanction violations. Judith de Boer has experience handling serious fraud investigations, cybercrime, and international criminal matters. Mariëlle Boezelman is also recommended as a defense attorney who is talented at reaching out of court settlements, and Peter Van Hagen is noted for his strategic handling of tax cases.

The investigations and public enforcement team at Houthoff is a go-to advisor for large companies and banks regarding corporate investigations, allegations of fraud, and regulatory enforcement matters. Led by Vincent Affourtit, the team has in-depth experience handling international sanctions, environmental offences, and compliance programmes. With her previous experience as a public prosecutor, Marianne Bloos is an excellent source of advice for prosecution matters and is skilled at handling settlements and transactions. Frank Mattheijer is another notable member of the team who advises on fraud, corruption, and internal investigations. Hans Londonck Sluijk  left the firm.

The crime, fraud and investigation team at Simmons & Simmons covers a broad spectrum of white-collar crime matters, including bribery and corruption, international sanctions, environmental crime litigation, and compliance. In addition to this, the firm has developed expertise in the area of cybercrime. David Schreuders leads the practice and is highly experienced in defending corporate crime matters with more than three decades of experience. Willemijn Warnaars is another key member of the team who represents both individuals and companies on a variety of offences under corporate criminal law with a particular focus on money laundering and cryptocurrencies.

Headed by Kees van de Meent with his extensive expertise in multijurisdictional bankruptcy and insolvency matters, the team at Florent focuses on civil fraud matters and is home to ‘leading asset recovery specialists’. The firm also has an in-house forensic accountant, which adds to the team’s capabilities in handling complex and high-value fraud investigations. Having worked on many of the firm’s high-stakes cases, Jurgen Van Den Heuvel is recommended for international asset tracing and recovery as well as civil fraud litigation matters.

Jebbink Soeteman advocaten is a boutique firm that focusses on general criminal law as well as white-collar crime. The team regularly advises on cybercrime, money laundering, sanction violations, and fraud, among other matters. Rosa van Zijl is a ‘thorough and dedicated lawyer’ who specialises in financial and economic criminal proceedings. She leads the team alongside Jeroen Soeteman, who is recommended for his skills within the courtroom, as well as Petra van Kampen, a ‘very experienced white-collar crime attorney with a great reputation’ who has extensive experience handling cases related to fraud and environmental offences.

With a strong global practice, the investigations and white-collar defense team at Jones Day is fully capable of handling cross-border mandates with the US and within Europe. The team advises on anti-corruption, corporate crimes, export controls, and cybercrimes, among other matters. At the forefront of the team, Rick van ‘t Hullenaar is ‘very experienced and knowledgeable about sanctions’. He regularly assists multinationals with risk and compliance assessments, international investigations, and economic sanctions. Ravelle Melissen is another key member of the team, having contributed to many of the firm’s multifaceted international cases.

The team at Loyens & Loeff regularly advises on corporate investigations, compliance, and enforcement matters. Among other industries, the firm provides a comprehensive service to clients operating in the energy and financial sectors. The team is headed by Marleen Velthuis, who joined the firm in March 2023 from NautaDutilh. She is experienced at handling criminal investigations into sanction violations, money laundering, and environmental offences. Hamasa Osmani is a further standout member of the practice who advises both Dutch and multinational companies on the implementation of compliance programs to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.

The team at Norton Rose Fulbright is part of the firm’s global regulatory, compliance, and investigations group, allowing for a comprehensive service regarding international matters. The firm handles a variety of investigations, including bribery, money laundering, workplace safety, fraud, and corruption. Sharon Oded heads the practice and regularly handles economic sanctions, international investigations, and global risk compliance risk assessments, among other matters. Britt van Breda is also noted for her ability to navigate sensitive and complex compliance and investigation projects.

Sjöcrona van Stigt is a highly regarded boutique firm that specialises in corporate criminal defence law with offices in Rotterdam and The Hague. The team consists of lawyers that have extensive experience defending corporations as well as individuals on a variety of matters, including breaches of environmental regulations, fraud and corruption, and privilege violations. Enide Perez is noted for her defence work and negotiation skills. Sabine Ten Doesschate and Hans de Jong are both recommended for matters relating to economic crime. Located in The Hague, Thijs Kelder is well practiced at handling supreme court litigation and Caroline de Sitter is an expert at navigating large fraud cases.