Fraud and white-collar crime

Wladimiroff Advocaten

At boutique law firm Wladimiroff Advocaten, white-collar defence matters form a key pillar of the practice, and the department is sought after for its extensive expertise in acting for clients in fraud, corruption, environmental offences and enforcement cases. International sanctions and economic criminal matters are also prominent in the team's workload. Frans Sijbers is highly regarded for his excellent track record in handling white-collar defence work, often involving civil fraud issues, as well as assisting with cross-border tax litigation. Gert-Jan Elsen is skilled at resolving matters out of court, and regularly represents listed companies and governmental organisations in work. Robbert de Bree fields expertise in sanctions, white-collar criminal cases, and civil fraud issues, and is well versed in advising on cases with international elements. Alexander de Swart represents clients in tax, fraud and bribery cases, and Jop Spijkerman is a name to note for handling environmental law offences. The quintet collectively head the practice.

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‘The firm has successfully handled numerous challenging and high-profile matters, achieving impressive results for the clients. ’
‘Alexander de Swart has a keen analytical mind and a creative approach to solving complex legal problems. He is always up to date with the latest developments and trends in the field and applies them effectively to his cases. He has achieved impressive results for our common clients. He has a clear vision and a strategic direction and communicates them clearly and persuasively. ’
‘Robbert de Bree is a great mind, very knowledgeable and creative.’
‘Jop Spijkerman and Robbert de Bree are excellent lawyers. Simply very good at their job.’
‘The firm has an outstanding reputation that makes is easy for my clients to follow me - where necessary - in my advice to involve Wladimiroff as a firm in cases that really matter.’
‘I have worked numerous times with Robbert de Bree. Robbert gives down to earth advice and has a practical approach. He is able to project to the client how the case would likely evolve and what steps, in that respect, need (not) to be taken in order to safeguard the client's position.’
‘Wladimiroff is a very well-known criminal law firm and the lawyers know what they talk about.’
‘Wladimiroff is a reputed boutique criminal law firms in the Netherlands. They are especially well regarded for the defence of individuals and for tax defence as well. ’