Sjöcrona . van Stigt Advocaten

How may we help you? In many different ways. Depending on your personal or business situation. Please find below a number of frequently asked questions.

Prevention and solution. These are our keywords. Discrete advice, away from the public eye, may help prevent problems. And if problems have arisen already? We can offer sound and decisive advice on – and assist in – finding the right solution.

A meeting with a member of our team is easily arranged. We will be happy to visit you and explore your situation. Of course, you are also more than welcome in one of our offices.

General

• You have general questions on the validity of Dutch and European (EU) criminal law. We have the answers.
• You want us to work with your advisors from other disciplines than our own? We applaud such interdisciplinary cooperation. At our clients’ request, we often involve external experts in our advisory services.
• You are looking for a good advocate abroad within our area of expertise? We have the connections.

Incorporation / takeover of a legal entity? We will research and advise

• You wish to establish a legal entity. What personal information can the authorities require? 
• You are in the process of taking over a company. Will you be liable for its past mistakes? We will analyse the situation and advise you.
• You want a quick scan done of possible civil, administrative and criminal liabilities. We will coordinate this.

The authorities have requested that you supply information. Do you have to comply? And then what? We know the drill

• You or your company are asked or ordered by the Court, the police (eg., FIOD-ECD), the Labour Inspectorate, the DCMR (Rijnmond Central Environmental Management Department), the Dutch Safety Board, the Health Care Inspectorate, the Prosecution Service, the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets, De Nederlandsche Bank to supply documents/records. Do you have to comply? What happens if you don’t? How do you achieve the timely return of the documents?
• There is a judge, Public Prosecutor or police official at your door, informing you he wishes to search your home, car or business. Do you have to let them in? Can they search everything? Must you cooperate or not? What can you do to minimise the impact?
• You or one of your staff are summoned to testify in court. Do you have to comply? How do you best prepare yourself?
• You or your company are approached by or on behalf of foreign authorities, seeking information (e.g., the American Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC). What is the best strategy to protect your interests?
• In this case, what are your rights and obligations in case of a professional secrecy obligation?

You have knowledge of a criminal act. Then what? We can advise and assist you

• Do you have to report it? Can you do so anonymously? Can the police truly promise confidentiality?
• You are the victim of a criminal act. How and where do you claim compensation?
• The police and the Prosecution Service are unwilling to take your case to trial? How and where do you challenge their decision?

We are happy to answer the above questions. If you do not find your question here, please fill out the form below and we will contact you shortly.