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Attorney / Partner

Why are you working at Hertoghs?

Every day, I wake up with a clear purpose: to bring the best out of myself so I can achieve the best outcomes for my clients. This isn’t just a dream at Hertoghs, it’s reality. Hertoghs provides fertile ground where creativity and in-depth legal knowledge intertwine and blossom into tangible results.

What attracts you in Hertoghs’ areas of expertise?

I'm drawn to the harmony between in-depth, substantive knowledge and strategic expertise. This synergy comes alive in the fields of Hertoghs, where I get to exercise my passion for the profession of criminal law and tax litigation on a daily basis.

What is your particular expertise and how did you develop it?

My area of expertise lies in criminal cases concerning financial fraud. More precisely, I frequently handle cases involving tax fraud, money laundering, corruption, forgery, bankruptcy fraud, or cybercrime. Many of these cases carry a fiscal or international component. Within this scope, I also manage any connected tax proceedings. Furthermore, I maintain an expansive international network and relish in the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in the Netherlands and abroad. Notably, my cases often involve politically sensitive elements and attract media attention. I navigate these complexities with tact, ensuring the best outcome for my clients while carefully managing any potential publicity.

What is your definition of a good attorney?

Listening. Truly listening. Immersing myself in my client and their industry, creating innovative strategies that go beyond the beaten path. This requires in-depth substantive knowledge but also the ability to connect people and institutions and listen to the interests of the other party as well in order to seek solutions. Proceedings are sometimes unavoidable, but the resolution of a case can often be found much broader. At any rate, case management is bespoke! I characterise myself as a determined person that goes above and beyond: where there is a will there is a way. Furthermore, I am committed, creative, decisive, analytical, pragmatic, and, above all, an excellent listener.

What can you share about your private life?

I love spending time with my family in the mountains. Just as in my professional life, I aim for the summit in my personal life too. For me, climbing represents pushing boundaries, persevering, learning, and growing.

Attorney / Partner

Why are you working at Hertoghs?

I work here because this is where I belong: Hertoghs fits me like a glove. The cases I get to work on match my interests perfectly. I also really like the teams I work in and how we approach cases, although this is different every time. There is no one size fits all. We always try to find the best way of representing the client. This differs from case to case.

What attracts you in Hertoghs’ areas of expertise?

Finance and criminal and penalty law are like magnets. This leads to fascinating cases where parties are diametrically opposed. All these cases are tremendously challenging, but what they have in common is this: the Public Prosecution Service and the tax authorities put extreme pressure on our clients. I know what kind of impact this has on them, both in a work setting and in their private life. It is very rewarding to represent those clients and to get results for them.

What is your particular expertise and how did you develop it?

I represent individuals and businesses that are being investigated for suspicions of financial fraud. I have a lot of experience representing clients who are suspected of tax fraud, money laundering, forgery of documents or corruption. Given that many of these cases have an international dimension, I frequently team up with foreign colleagues.

I experienced different types of law practices while I worked towards my degree. In Texas, I provided legal assistance to prisoners on death row. That made a huge impression on me; when you practise this type of law, you mainly focus on a prisoner’s personal circumstances and their fundamental rights. Back in the Netherlands, I developed a deeper interest in financial law. I decided to get a degree in tax law as well, so that I was able to combine all these fields in my work.

What is your definition of a good attorney?

A good attorney knows the law like the back of their hand and has a helicopter view. They know that there is more than one road that leads to Rome. Sometimes legal proceedings are not the best or only solution for getting results for the client and a different, more creative, approach is preferable. A good attorney knows this and has the ability to navigate all the legal options.

What can you share about your private life?

I like to spend my free time with my family and friends. Their company helps me to recharge, so that I can enjoy my work and am ready to do a good job. Exercising helps me too. To clear my head, I like to go running, hiking or trekking, or skiing.