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Two Arrested On Suspicion Breaching The Sanctions On A Designated Person

Dutch authorities have arrested two men in connection with allegations of violating EU sanctions by operating a web-hosting company that facilitated destabilizing activities against the European Union. The investigation centers on claims that a newly established Dutch company served as a front for a sanctioned entity involved in cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and interference operations.

Netherlands Criminal

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Duane Morris LLP

New EU Directive On Combatting Corruption: Key Features For Businesses

A new EU Directive on anti-corruption will require businesses with EU operations to reassess their anti-bribery and corruption (ABAC) frameworks.

European Union Criminal

AO

A&O Shearman

Dutch Bill Aims To Significantly Modernize And Strengthen Sanctions Enforcement In The Netherlands

The proposed International Sanctions Measures Act intends to modernize the Dutch sanctions framework by significantly expanding enforcement and intervention options for sanctions violations...

Netherlands Criminal

JD

Jones Day

Dutch Enforcement Puts ESG Claims And Sanctions Compliance Under The Microscope

In 2025, Dutch enforcement authorities prioritized targeted indictments and penalty orders, with new guidance on self-reporting and cooperation shaping internal investigations.

Netherlands Criminal

AO

A&O Shearman

EPPO Targets (E-)Bike Import Fraud As Dutch Customs Laws Strengthen

Worldwide Criminal

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Loyens & Loeff

Cross-border Bribery And Corruption: How Changes In FCPA Enforcement Under President Trump Could Challenge Dutch Criminal Enforcement Actions

Netherlands Criminal

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Loyens & Loeff

Start Of Substantive Hearings In Criminal Trial Against Hasna A. (Crimes Against Yazidis)

Netherlands Criminal

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Prakken d'Oliveira Human Rights Lawyers

District Court Of The Hague Convicts IS-bride Hasna A. Today, For Slavery Of A Yazidi Woman In Syria

Netherlands Criminal

Pd

Prakken d'Oliveira Human Rights Lawyers

Criminal Complaint Filed For Impeding And Influencing ICC Investigation Into Palestine

Netherlands Criminal

Pd

Prakken d'Oliveira Human Rights Lawyers

Dutch Public Prosecution Office Publishes Rules On Self-Disclosure, Cooperation And Self-Investigation

Netherlands Criminal

JD

Jones Day

The DPPS Instruction On Self-Reporting, Cooperation And Investigation: Policy With Incentives In Case Of Irregularities

Netherlands Criminal

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Fraude Bij Beleggingen, Wie Is Aansprakelijk?

Netherlands Criminal

Van Diepen Van der Kroef Advocaten

Capacity Shortage At The Dutch Public Prosecution Service And The Possibility Of Extrajudicial Settlement

Netherlands Criminal

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Balanceren Tussen Het Strafrecht En Het Fiscale Recht

Netherlands Criminal

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Stibbe

Vakantiedagen tijdens slapend dienstverband: bouwt een werknemer na 104 weken ziekte nog vakantiedagen op?

Netherlands Employment

B

Buren

Ban On The Use Of Meat Names For Plant-based Alternatives

European Union IP

NG

Novagraaf Group

De Wet modernisering pandrecht en cessie: een overzicht van de twee voorgestelde moderniseringen

Netherlands Strategy

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Buren

Dutch Restructuring Framework Continues To Evolve While Providing Flexible Platform To Support Complex Domestic Processes (Podcast)

Netherlands Insolvency

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A&O Shearman

Two Years Of The Quality Assurance (Building Sector) Act: Initial Experiences In Construction And Development Practice

Netherlands Real Estate

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Loyens & Loeff

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New EU Directive On Combatting Corruption: Key Features For Businesses

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Dutch Bill Aims To Significantly Modernize And Strengthen Sanctions Enforcement In The Netherlands

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Dutch Enforcement Puts ESG Claims And Sanctions Compliance Under The Microscope

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EPPO Targets (E-)Bike Import Fraud As Dutch Customs Laws Strengthen

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Cross-border Bribery And Corruption: How Changes In FCPA Enforcement Under President Trump Could Challenge Dutch Criminal Enforcement Actions

Netherlands Criminal

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Criminal Complaint Filed For Impeding And Influencing ICC Investigation Into Palestine

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Prakken d'Oliveira Human Rights Lawyers

Dutch Public Prosecution Office Publishes Rules On Self-Disclosure, Cooperation And Self-Investigation

Netherlands Criminal

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Jones Day

The DPPS Instruction On Self-Reporting, Cooperation And Investigation: Policy With Incentives In Case Of Irregularities

Netherlands Criminal

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Loyens & Loeff

First Dutch Policy And Guidelines For Self-Reporting, Cooperation, And Self-Investigation

Netherlands Commercial

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Corporate Crime

Balanceren Tussen Het Strafrecht En Het Fiscale Recht

Op 8 september 2022 werd een verdachte door de rechtbank Breda veroordeeld tot een boete van € 10.000.

Netherlands Criminal

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Stibbe

Civil Law Approach For Corporate Fraud

Marcus Draaisma and Lydia Milders have special expertise in adequately solving fraud cases within boards of directors and in the workplace.

Netherlands Criminal

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L&E Global

Companies That Self-Disclose May Get Mitigation Credit Under New DOJ Pilot

The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced an enhanced strategy for enforcement under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Netherlands Criminal

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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.

OECD Discusses Settlements In Foreign Bribery Cases: Best Practices Likely

Worldwide Criminal

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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.

Settlements In Brief: Notable Settlements In November And December

Worldwide Criminal

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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.

Settlements In Brief: SBM And Bio-Rad Settle Alleged Foreign Corrupt Practices

Worldwide Criminal

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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.

Court Of Appeal Rules On Disclosure Of Price-Sensitive Information

Netherlands Criminal

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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.

Dutch Central Bank Provides Good Practices In Battling Corruption

Netherlands Criminal

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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.

US Settlements And Prosecution: SAC Capital, Jpmorgan And Bank Of America

Netherlands Criminal

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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.

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Crime

Instruction On Self-Reporting, Cooperation And Internal Investigations Applied For First Time

On November 22, the Netherlands Public Prosecution Service (NPPS) published a long-awaited instruction - see our unofficial translation here - outlining the framework and conditions for self-reporting and cooperation in criminal investigations into possible offences committed by legal entities.

Netherlands Commercial

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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.

Start Of Substantive Hearings In Criminal Trial Against Hasna A. (Crimes Against Yazidis)

On 14, 16 and 17 October 2024, the substantive hearings in the criminal trial against Hasna A. will commence before the WIM (International Crimes Act) Chamber of the district court of The Hague in the Netherlands.

Netherlands Criminal

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Prakken d'Oliveira Human Rights Lawyers

District Court Of The Hague Convicts IS-bride Hasna A. Today, For Slavery Of A Yazidi Woman In Syria

This morning, the International Crimes Division of the District Court of The Hague handed down its judgment in the criminal case against the Dutch Syria-goer/IS-bride Hasna A.

Netherlands Criminal

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Prakken d'Oliveira Human Rights Lawyers

Criminal Complaint Filed For Impeding And Influencing ICC Investigation Into Palestine

Netherlands Criminal

Pd

Prakken d'Oliveira Human Rights Lawyers

Capacity Shortage At The Dutch Public Prosecution Service And The Possibility Of Extrajudicial Settlement

Netherlands Criminal

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Loyens & Loeff

Een (Alweer) Belangrijke Uitspraak Voor Het Demonstratierecht

Netherlands Government

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Bureau Brandeis

Dutch Real Estate: Beware Of Potential Leasehold Terminations As A Result Of Offences

Netherlands Real Estate

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

ECtHR Ruling May Inspire Clarification Of The Double Jeopardy Principle In Dutch Law

European Union International

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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.

Settlements In Brief: Uzbek Bribery Settlements Continue And Embraer Settles FCPA Charges

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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.

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