Sjöcrona . van Stigt Advocaten

Sjöcrona • Van Stigt is the largest law firm in the Netherlands solely dedicated to advice and litigation in criminal cases. Clear, pragmatic and aimed at problem solving. These are the characteristics of our approach. We have two offices and render legal assistance throughout the Netherlands and, on occasion, abroad. In both our offices, we employ specialists that are well versed in all areas of criminal law. This allows us to offer the highest quality, swiftly and effectively, in any criminal law matter.

Our many successes have gained us an excellent reputation, both nationally and internationally. Since 1992, our firm has developed into the largest law firm in the Netherlands solely dedicated to criminal defence.

Our motto ‘high profile, low key’ guarantees we will keep actual cases out of the public eye, unless this would be in the client’s best interest and then only with the client’s consent. This is the reason why the name of our firm is not widely known among the general public. We don’t mind, nor do our clients.

Our team is composed of approximately twenty advocates (combining the functions that in Anglo-Saxon systems are performed by solicitors and barristers). Lines of communication are short, ensuring ongoing coordination and consultation among the advocates. Many of our advocates are members of the Dutch Association of Defence Counsel (www.nvsa.nl), co-founded by Jan Sjöcrona in 1993.

Our advocates can boast vast experience and regularly lecture or speak at conferences, both at home and abroad. This concentration of knowledge, pertinent extracurricular activities and commitment ensures swift and balanced legal advice.

The Legal 500 for Europe, Middle East & Africa (2008 and 2009) about our firm: Sjöcrona • Van Stigt is the largest specialist criminal defence firm in the Netherlands . Jan Sjöcrona is widely acknowledged as a 'leading expert'. Arthur van Stigt is praised for his fiscal, economic and environmental crime expertise.

The International Who’s Who of Business Crime Lawyers (2009) says: In the Netherlands the founding partner of Sjöcrona • Van Stigt, Jan Sjöcrona, received the most nominations and concentrates his practice on financial fraud cases.