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.
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Key clients
- Wore
- Bovemij
- Royal FloraHolland
- Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance
- Fortenova Group
Work highlights
- Assisting Credit Agricole Consumer Finance Nederland on enforcement investigations by Dutch financial regulators and related internal corporate investigations.
- Advising the Supervisory Board of the Dutch insurance giant Bovemij and has performed a substantial corporate investigation following a whistle blower's report addressing compliance issues directly involving the institution's Executive Board.
- Advising Vestia, one of the Netherland's largest public housing associations on various matters relating to the unwinding of its €20 billion derivatives portfolio, including a corporate investigation process involving allegations of bribery.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Vincent Affourtit