White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 2
Contact number
+31 20 605 6000About
Provided by Houthoff
Houthoff’s specialist white-collar crime and corporate investigations team is top choice for many of the largest companies, banks and institutions operating in the Netherlands. The eight lawyer team, led by Vincent Affourtit, is best known for its handling of ‘serious issues’, from internal corporate investigations, through to regulatory enforcement actions and criminal prosecutions. Houthoff is unrivalled in representing clients at the highest level, with the team regularly involved in televised Parliamentary Inquiries into allegations of industrial-scale misconduct.
Chambers Review
Houthoff often assists banks and energy sector companies with internal investigations. The law firm represents clients in investigations into allegations of bribery and other suspicious payments, as well as investigations into tax returns. The firm advises clients on parliamentary investigations and allegations of criminal behaviour by former employees.
Work Highlights
- Houthoff acted for the Fortenova Group on a dispute in relation to EU sanctions against Russia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Houthoff understand the specific commercial challenges of its clients very well."
"The firm is responsive and intelligent and always gives commercially savvy advice."
"The team at Houthoff understand the specific commercial challenges of its clients very well."
"The firm is responsive and intelligent and always gives commercially savvy advice."
Notable Practitioners
Vincent Affourtit defends clients in allegations of fraud, forgery and embezzlement. He also assists clients with internal investigations.