Criminal legal assistance for entrepreneurs and directors
What is corporate criminal law?
Corporate criminal law focuses on potential criminal offenses that take place within or around a company. This includes suspicions of fraude, such as corruption, money laundering and forgery, environmental offenses, violations of working conditions and economic offenses. Both companies and directors can be prosecuted. In layman’s terms, this is also referred to as white-collar crime.
Which investigative services can be involved?
Depending on the type of suspicion, you may have to deal with various investigative and supervisory authorities, such as:
- FIOD – for tax fraud, money laundering and corruption
- Netherlands Labour Authority – for violations of working conditions or illegal labor
- Police – for general criminal offenses and support of other services
- Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) – for environmental offenses and transport regulations
- Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) – for food safety and product regulations
We have extensive experience in guiding clients through investigations by these services. Early legal assistance is essential to protect your rights and to be able to act strategically.
What are the consequences of a criminal investigation?
A criminal investigation can have far-reaching consequences: reputational damage, seizure of assets, disruption of business operations or personal prosecution of directors. In such situations, it is crucial to act quickly and seek legal assistance from an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
When should you engage a criminal defense lawyer?
We advise contacting us immediately as soon as there are signs of a criminal investigation – for example, during a FIOD raid, an inspection by the Labour Authority or an invitation for questioning. Early assistance helps to protect your rights and act strategically. We are available 24 hours a day for urgent cases, including weekends.
How does the collaboration with your civil corporate lawyer work?
We are happy to work together with your company’s civil corporate lawyer. They know your organization from the inside and are often already involved in compliance, contracts and internal processes. By combining our criminal law expertise with the civil law knowledge of your regular advisor, we ensure an integrated and effective approach.
How to handle media attention?
Criminal cases against companies or directors can lead to negative publicity. We explicitly take into account the potential impact on your reputation and advise where necessary on communication, discretion and media policy. In sensitive cases, we align our strategy toward preventing or limiting harmful media attention.
What can we do for you?
We offer legal assistance in all phases of the criminal process:
- support during searches, interrogations and pre-trial detention
- representation in criminal cases at the district court and court of appeal
- guidance during investigations by FIOD, Labour Authority and other investigative services
- advice on compliance and the prevention of criminal risks
- guidance on internal investigations and reports to regulators
- strategic advice on reputation protection and media attention
Our criminal defense lawyers combine legal expertise with insight into business operations and the interests of entrepreneurs.
Why choose us?
We are a specialized criminal law firm with years of experience in corporate criminal law. We work personally, professionally and results-oriented. We understand that a criminal case not only has legal consequences, but also impacts your reputation, business operations and personal situation. That is why we stand by you – as an advisor, defender and sparring partner.
Last updated: 3 August 2026
Does a workplace accident also fall under criminal law?
A serious workplace accident can have criminal consequences for both the company and for managers. The Labour Authority investigates whether there is culpable conduct, which can potentially lead to criminal prosecution. It is therefore advisable to contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately after the accident to inquire about your rights and obligations.
What does the FIOD do during a criminal investigation?
The FIOD investigates tax fraud, money laundering and corruption. This can involve searches, seizures and interrogations. We offer legal assistance from the very first moment.
Can I be held personally liable as a director?
Yes, in certain cases, directors can be personally prosecuted, for example, in cases of suspected intentional fraud or negligence. We assess your position and defend your interests.
What are my rights during a search or interrogation?
You have the right to legal assistance, the right to remain silent and protection of confidential business information. We ensure that your rights are respected and that you are well prepared.
How does the collaboration with our corporate lawyer work?
We coordinate our strategy with your civil corporate lawyer. This creates an integrated approach in which both criminal and civil law interests are represented.
What can I do to limit negative media attention?
We advise on communication, discretion and media policy. In sensitive cases, we explicitly take reputation protection and public perception into account.
