De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
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.
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‘Marnix Somsen is a good communicator. He has excellent strategic views.’
‘The fraud and white-collar crime practice is literally one call or email away. They have an excellent understanding of the law and the way it is applied and interpreted. Their relationship with all stakeholders is very good, meaning that they are able to navigate the enforcement landscape and know what the client can expect.'
‘Marnix Somsen has a deep understanding of the law and the manner in which the law is enforced and interpreted. He has excellent customer relation-skills.'
‘They are great out of the box thinkers, they have a great teamwork spirit, and they deliver what they promise on time within budget.’
‘They really know their clients and their needs. They have a high level of innovative thinking and high moral standards.’
Key clients
- Glencore International AG
- ABN Amro
- Philips
- Uber
- Shell
- NXP
- Amsterdam Airport
- Booking.com
- Arcadis
- Ennia
- Lelystad Airport
- Astra Oil Trading N.V.
- SBM Offshore
- GasTerra
- ITV
Work highlights
- Representing Glencore in relation to alleged bribery issues in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that is being investigated by the Dutch Public Prosecutions Office.
- Assisted Philips N.V. in its legal defense across various jurisdictions.
- Represented ABN AMRO Bank in connection with a criminal investigation into the bank's compliance with applicable AML requirements.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marnix Somsen, Roan Lamp