Partner at JahaeRaymakers. Practice areas: (cross-border) corporate/ white collar crime, Asset Tracing & Recovery, Internal Investigations, Regulatory Compliance and Reputational Issues
Specialized in disciplinary law, the law of sanctions and the reputational issues involved.
JahaeRaymakers retains its position as ‘top-notch white-collar firm’ in the Netherlands. The firm often handles complex cross-border investigations and compliance matters, including money-laundering, anti-corruption, and bribery. The ’very experienced, knowledgeable and responsive’ team is particularly skilled at handling high-profile fraud cases. Dian Brouwer is recommended for internal investigations into allegations of fraud and corruption, while Jurjan Geertsma is an expert regarding sanctions and risk management. Cathalijne Van der Plas is also noted for her experience advising on international judgement enforcement and asset recovery. Further standout members of the team include Han Jahae, Thom Dieben, and Susanne van Breukelen.
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‘Dian Brouwer stands out due to his exceptional depth of research, unwavering honesty, and meticulous attention to detail. His extensive experience and profound knowledge are evident in his expert counsel, providing us with a reliable foundation for decision-making.’
'Cathalijne van der Plas is a highly respected specialist in private international law, with a wide range of experience advising not only high-profile clients, but also law firms (both national and international) with regard to jurisdiction of civil courts, applicable law and recognition and enforcement.'
‘The firm has the reputation for being a top-notch white-collar crime firm. They also have an in-depth knowledge in the field of private international law and public international law.'
‘They are exceptionally knowledgeable of the law as well as of the prosecutors and the defense bar. Their advice is insightful and practical. They also are good people to work with.’
'We commend JahaeRaymakers for their exceptional professionalism, unwavering reliability, and steadfast commitment to delivering high-quality work.'
- ‘Jurjan Geertsma is a great lawyer. He has extensive experience of advising corporates and individual suspects and witnesses on regulatory and law enforcement investigations and prosecutions involving allegations relating to fraud, bribery and corruption and money laundering. Great risk and reputation manager.'
- 'Thom Dieben is very knowledgeable both in criminal and civil law but also particularly in the field of European law.'
- 'Susanne van Breukelen is capable, responsive, approachable and pleasant to work with.'
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Partner at JahaeRaymakers. Practice areas: (cross-border) corporate/ white collar crime, European and International criminal law, Asset Tracing & Recovery, Financial criminal law, Regulatory compliance.
Specialized in out of court settlements.
Partner at JahaeRaymakers. Dian advises and represents companies, institutions and individuals involved as defendants, witnesses or victims in white collar cases.
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Partner at JahaeRaymakers. Cathalijne conducts an international practice that consists for the main part of international judgement enforcement and civil asset tracing & recovery, with an accent to financial crime matters.
In addition, because of her special expertise on private international law, Cathalijne van der Plas is frequently called in as ‘lawyer’s lawyer’ by fellow professionals in order to render opinions or give advice on complex issues concerning the international jurisdiction of courts, the applicable law and the recognition and enforcement of foreign decisions or arbitral awards. She has a unique knowledge of the intersections of private international law, public international law and international sanctions law, with regard to among other things supermandatory rules and immunity from jurisdiction and from execution.
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Jurjan Geertsma, Han Jahae, Dian Brewer, Cathalijne van der Plas, Susanne van Breukelen, Thom Dieben