Governmental investigations

De Roos supports organizations subject to governmental supervision or enforcement, representing them before various administrative and enforcement bodies. Our expertise includes proceedings initiated by financial authorities such as the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (Autoriteit Financiële Markten) and DNB (De Nederlandsche Bank N.V.), other regulatory agencies like the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport) and Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit), and criminal enforcement entities, including the Public Prosecution Service (Openbaar Ministerie) and Fiscal Intelligence and Investigation Service (Fiscale inlichtingen- en opsporingsdienst) .

We regularly engage with these authorities on behalf of our clients and provide strategic advice to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, De Roos frequently advises victims and injured parties of illegal activities, which may involve proactive engagement with administrative or criminal authorities.

Internal investigations
Our team advises companies when potential irregularities arise, conducting thorough investigations that may include reviewing electronic materials and conducting interviews. This allows us to assess our clients' potential exposure and provide tailored advice. De Roos has both experience in acting as a partisan investigator (partijdig advocaat-onderzoeker) and an impartial investigator (onafhankelijk onderzoeker).

As a full-service law firm, De Roos offers comprehensive guidance on all relevant follow-up actions, including employment law measures, internal compliance procedures, and civil litigation. Notably, our team's partner, Sjoerd Lopik, has been recognized as a 2024 Rising Star in internal investigations by The Legal 500.

Compliance advice
De Roos supports clients in ensuring compliance across a broad spectrum of regulatory frameworks, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC) and anti-money laundering (AML) legislation. Our team has specialized expertise in environmental and ESG-related matters, helping companies navigate complex challenges with integrity. Our guidance not only ensures you meet legal requirements but may also help you to be a leader in your field.