Compliance, Sanctions and Risk

As our clients are increasingly faced with challenging and complex matters from regulators, our Compliance, Sanctions and Risk team provides the pragmatic, sound advice they require.

Regulators are becoming increasingly radical in the sanctions they impose. In addition, greater domestic and cross-border cooperation amongst them increases the likelihood of discovering infringements. We assist large companies, financial institutions, and public/semi-public bodies through every stage of these often complex proceedings.

Motherboard
Matter
BE Law

Stibbe advises Isabel on regulatory compliance

Stibbe advised Isabel on the compliance with GDPR, AML and PSD regulations.

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Amsterdam Zuidas Symphony building
Matter
NL Law

Stibbe represents Norsk Hydro in ESG-related mass damages claims

Stibbe is representing Norsk Hydro, the world's leading aluminium and renewable energy company, in a series of mass damage claims.

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Power plant energy
Matter
BE Law

Stibbe assists a leading mining and metal manufacturer

Stibbe assisted the president of the board of a leading mining and metal manufacturer in proceedings before the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) concerning a market manipulation case and a related criminal inquiry.

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Amsterdam Zuidas man walking
Matter
NL Law

Stibbe advises KLM and Martinair

Representing KLM and its subsidiary Martinair in antitrust damage litigation in what is alleged to be Europe's largest ever cartel damage claim.

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Our Compliance, Sanctions and Risk team combines specialist knowledge with years of experience in the various disciplines of compliance, monitoring and enforcement. As such, we act on national, EU and international law infringements in areas such as competition law, financial law, privacy law, white-collar crime, UN sanctions, customs legislation, environmental law, employment law, and general administrative law.

Our team consists of specialists from different practice groups who have proven expertise in delivering coordinated, strategic legal advice and representation to clients from diverse industries. We take a pro-active approach to avoid procedures by offering our clients regular training and advice on compliance procedures. Our multidisciplinary team includes partners who are also university professors in the fields of white-collar crime, financial regulatory law, administrative law and defence rights, and competition law.

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Recognition & Awards

"Unique know-how in blockchain and criminal procedure, also at European level."

The Legal 500
2026
Fraud and White-Collar Crime

"Key strength of the team is the specialisation into white collar crime and business crime matters."

The Legal 500
2026
Fraud and White-Collar Crime

"Stibbe has a deep understanding of criminal law and legal practice, and the team communicates well with clients. It delivers efficient responses and professional knowledge."

Chambers Europe
2026
White-Collar Crime

"Stibbe has an expert team with highly skilled attorneys who are clearly structured in their approach and well prepared."

Chambers Europe
2026
White-Collar Crime

"Very good team."

The Legal 500
2026
Fraud and White-Collar Crime