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As part of our wide-ranging service we have particular expertise and extensive experience in the areas of white collar crime (including US FCPA and UK Bribery Act related matters), antitrust, financial regulatory, high-profile bankruptcy, public law, corporate law, tax, labor law and litigation. Our work comprises of in-depth (corporate) investigations for companies and (semi) public organisations, advise on "damage control" and defending them before the relevant authorities and courts. Furthermore, we assist corporations who become subject to national or multi-jurisdictional investigations to develop coordinated cross-border strategies. We act swiftly in situations where timing is of the essence (e.g. in "whistle-blowing" cases). We are well known for our integrated teams that combine cutting-edge legal expertise with quick, well-organized and "tailor-made" corporate investigations. This allows us to anticipate how the influence of current developments in one legal field may have an impact on events in another legal field. In cases that are likely to attract publicity, we also assist with the press strategy. Subscribe to newsletter Key Contact Tim de Greve Partner Amsterdam T. +31 20 546 03 57 Hans Van Bavel Partner Brussels T. +32 2 533 52 63 Christof Swaak Partner New York and Amsterdam T. +1 212 972 40 00, M +1 917 444 62 05 Market recognition Who's Who Legal Awards 2018 Belgium Law Firm of the Year "The team has huge experience of investigations and so can advise proactively and authoritatively on how to navigate the evolving rules and the best strategy for tackling investigations. The lawyers are also fun to work with!" Chambers Europe 2016, Corporate Investigations chapter Chambers Award 2018 Netherlands Law Firm of the Year Other specialists View all Related news 08.12.2020 EU law Muriël Rosing on panel for GIR Interactive Regional Spotlight Speaking slot - The Global Investigations Review (GIR) is organising the ‘GIR Interactive Regional Spotlight’ from 7 to 10 December 2020. During the conference on 8 December, Muriël Rosing will attend ‘Europe day’ and speak at the panel “The view from continental Europe – key trends impacting compliance and investigations”. Read more Muriël Rosing Partner Amsterdam 15.01.2020 NL law Consultatiereactie 'Wet plan van aanpak witwassen' Short Reads - Soeradj Ramsanjhal, Karlijn van den Heuvel, Djoe Kuils, Rogier Raas, Judica Krikke en Muriël Rosing hebben een reactie ingediend op het concept wetsvoorstel ‘Wet plan van aanpak witwassen’. Dit wetsvoorstel is 2 december 2019 in consultatie gegaan en bevat verschillende voorgestelde wijzigingen van de Wet ter voorkoming van witwassen en financieren van terrorisme en de Wet op de economische delicten. Read more Team: Rogier Raas, Judica Krikke, Muriël Rosing, Soeradj Ramsanjhal, Karlijn van den Heuvel 09.12.2019 NL law Consultation to amend Dutch AML laws Short Reads - On 2 December 2019, the Dutch Minister of Finance and Minister of Justice and Security published a consultation containing plans to amend Dutch AML laws and regulations. A short summary of these plans is set out below. For more information on the broader plans of the Dutch government to combat money laundering, we refer to our previous newsletters of 1 July 2019, 17 October 2019 and 15 November 2019. Read more Soeradj Ramsanjhal Senior Associate Amsterdam 21.05.2019 NL law Mini-symposium “De accountant – Paard van Troje?” Seminar - Op dinsdag 21 mei organiseert de afdeling Corporate Criminal Law & Investigations van Stibbe een mini-symposium rond het thema van de accountant als pseudo-opsporingsambtenaar en de controlecliënt als potentiële verdachte. Read more Team: Daan Doorenbos, Muriël Rosing, Monique van der Linden, Jakoline Winkels 20.10.2020 Stibbe hosts a webinar on trade secrets in corporate matters organised by IBJ/IJE Seminar - On 20 October 2020, our IP partners, Ignace Vernimme and Philippe Campolini host a webinar on trade secrets in corporate matters. Read more Team: Ignace Vernimme, Philippe Campolini 09.01.2020 NL law Brengt de fraudesignalerende taak van de accountant cruciale waarborgen in ons strafproces in gevaar? Articles - De druk op de accountants(organisaties) neemt toe als het gaat om de fraudesignalerende taak van de accountant. Het gevolg hiervan is dat accountants(organisaties) potentieel belastende informatie verzamelen, terwijl zij tegelijkertijd verplicht zijn het bevoegd gezag te informeren over onregelmatigheden. Op het moment dat deze informatie wordt opgevraagd, dreigen waarborgen in het strafproces in gevaar te komen. Read more Monique van der Linden Senior Associate Amsterdam 17.10.2019 NL law Objective indicator high-risk third countries repealed as of 18 October 2019 Short Reads - The Implementation Decree for the Wwft 2018 has been amended. As a result, as of 18 October 2019 institutions subject to the Dutch Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act will no longer have to report transactions solely on the basis that this transaction relates to an individual residing, or a legal entity having its registered office in, a high-risk third country. Read more Soeradj Ramsanjhal Senior Associate Amsterdam 04.04.2019 BE law Companies and Associations Code published in Belgian Official Journal Articles - The new Companies and Associations Code (CAC) was published today in the Belgian Official Journal Read more Jan Bogaert Partner Brussels 06.02.2020 BE law Supreme Court approves criminal liability of suspect refusing to unlock his smartphone Articles - In a groundbreaking judgment, the Belgian Supreme Court (Court of Cassation) states that the investigating judge may order a suspect to provide the access code of his mobile phone. Hans Van Bavel and Charlotte Conings, our specialists in criminal law, shed a light on the judgment. Read more Team: Hans Van Bavel, Charlotte Conings 17.12.2019 BE law Global Legal Insights: Bribery & Corruption 2020 - Belgium Articles - The seventh edition of the "Global Legal Insights: Bribery & Corruption 2020" guide has been published. The Belgian chapter was authored by Hans Van Bavel. Read more Hans Van Bavel Partner Brussels 28.06.2019 NL law Een advocaat in de cc – is daar iets mis mee? Articles - Advocaten en notarissen worden in de praktijk veelvuldig ook via de cc geïnvolveerd in e-mail-correspondentie van cliënten. Dat is riskant, omdat er tegenwoordig opsporingsambtenaren en officieren van justitie bestaan die de opvatting huldigen dat wie in de cc van een e-mail staat, niet kan gelden als een geadresseerde van die e-mail. Read more Daan Doorenbos Partner Amsterdam 28.02.2019 BE law Belgium's new Companies Code reaches home stretch - Enters into force on 1 May 2019 Articles - The Belgian Parliament approved the draft law regarding the new Companies and Associations Code (“CAC”) today. The CAC will enter into force on 1 May 2019. 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