The Netherlands has introduced a new policy and guidelines for self-reporting, cooperation, and self-investigation in cases of financial economic crime, aiming to enhance corporate transparency and accountability.
Francien Rense
Francien is a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations practice. For over 25 years, she has assisted and advised corporations and corporate professionals on business integrity, compliance and enforcement related issues initiated by the authorities or gatekeepers. She is used to dealing with all relevant authorities, in settling cases out-of-court as well as in their investigations and litigation. Francien has vast court experience. She provides advice and compliance support and guidance. Her scope of work extends to gathering and investigating facts to provide legal analyses and assessments and, ultimately, to litigating matters in court. She understands the holistic view corporations appreciate and require nowadays in dealing with these kinds of sensitive and often impactful matters. Francien’s experience enables her to provide ad hoc adequate advice and assistance in crisis situations and to guide clients through these hectic periods.