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Corporate Crime & Compliance

Increased enforcement by national and international authorities in recent years underscores the need for businesses to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Loyens & Loeff Corporate Crime & Compliance team is dedicated to proactively identifying compliance issues and providing support and advice during criminal investigations and prosecutions in our home markets of Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland.

Our multi-disciplinary team of specialised lawyers has expertise in various areas, including white-collar crime (such as alleged bribery, forgery and fraud), compliance and enforcement matters related to anti-money laundering regulations, sanctions regulations, environmental law, safety regulations, tax regulations and cybercrime. We focus on preventing issues through robust compliance measures and have extensive experience with out-of-court settlement negotiations. Should the matter proceed to prosecution, our skilled litigators are ready to assist.

18-12-2025

Can an employer dismiss a statutory director on suspicion of a criminal offence?

On 22 October 2025, the Rotterdam District Court delivered a verdict in a case that may have significant implications for many companies. The key question was whether an employer can dismiss an employee, who also serves as a statutory director, on th

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Regulatory and Criminal Enforcement

With increased enforcement by national and international regulators and authorities in recent years, businesses need to ensure that they fully comply with all applicable laws and regulations. For any type of possible enforcement issue, you can rely on the Loyens & Loeff multi-disciplinary Regulatory and Criminal Enforcement team which consists of specialized lawyers with expertise in areas such as corporate criminal law, tax law, financial regulatory laws, anti-money laundering and sanctions regulations, data protection and cybercrime, antitrust, environmental law, litigation and labour law.

12-02-2026

The draft act to implement the revised Solvency II Directive was published on 9 January 2026 for public consultation together with the explanatory memorandum.

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26-01-2026

The Dutch draft Implementation Decree for the revised Consumer Credit Directive was published for consultation on 22 December 2025.

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Our Corporate Crime & Compliance team is adept at handling the sensitive issues you may face and will assist in mitigating reputational damage and liability.

With a focus on three key areas, our Corporate Crime & Compliance team ensures comprehensive coverage and effective guidance.

Legal representation in criminal proceedings

We assist legal entities, as well as directors, managers and members of the supervisory board, when they are confronted with criminal allegations. These range from corruption and bribery, tax fraud and violations of safety and environmental regulations, to anti-money laundering and sanctions regulations. Cases may also involve significant confiscation claims. Drawing on extensive experience, we support clients in negotiations with the Public Prosecution Service to secure favourable out-of-court settlements. Our team also includes skilled litigators equipped to provide robust defence in criminal proceedings, when a case is referred to criminal courts or supervisory bodies.

Our experts have experience in cross-border investigations, which may involve the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Department of Justice (DoJ), or Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

In certain jurisdictions, criminal prosecution is a crucial aspect of GDPR enforcement. Intellectual Property (IP) infringements can also trigger criminal risks. With IT and cybersecurity experts on our team, we can deal with ICT fraud and other IT-related criminal offences.

We assist companies that fall victim to fraudulent activities, such as fraud or cybercrime, by filing criminal complaints. Together with experts in asset tracing and recovery, we help retrieve damages.
Compliance and remediation measures

Proactive compliance and risk management are integral to our practice. By providing comprehensive guidance on compliance programmes, we help companies prevent violations. We develop, assess and implement robust compliance policies including anti-corruption and whistle-blower policies, tailored to the unique needs of each client. We ensure compliance with extensive regulations regarding anti-money laundering, sanctions, safety, and environmental regulations, including ESG regulations. We advise on potential compliance issues, de-risking strategies and necessary remediation steps
Corporate investigations

Following any internal or external report of possible irregularities, our team conducts cross-border corporate investigations. We leverage eDiscovery solutions to efficiently assess and analyse large volumes of data. Our team’s extensive investigative skills include substantial experience in interviewing involved parties, and a detailed Investigation Protocol ensures compliance with applicable regulations and the safeguards required by relevant case law.

Our litigation teams focus on the most appropriate form of dispute resolution, in and outside of court, from arbitration to mediation. Always looking for the best possible outcome.

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