VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM has carved out a reputation as a multidisciplinary Dutch law firm that stands out for its client-focused mindset. MR. BAS A.S. VAN LEEUWEN’s story is all about seizing opportunities, tenacity and, above all, a flair for business. From his office in Utrecht-City, MR. BAS A.S. VAN LEEUWEN (LL.M., ESQ) works as an extension of your team. He cherishes a close client-lawyer relationship, while his sophisticated approach outperforms the service of many competitors. The attorney guarantees integrity, authenticity and consistency. His mission is to find solutions through excellent legal insight and strong business instinct. That is how he exceeds expectations, delivers consistent results and forges long-term relationships with his clients.…

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PRACTICE AREAS

Criminal Law Practice

MR. BAS A.S. VAN LEEUWEN (LL.M., ESQ) provides assistance to enterprises and physical persons who are suspected or victim of crime, in particular economic and financial crimes (white collar crime). The attorney is active, among other things, in matters relating to money laundering, swindle, bribery, misuse of corporate assets, abuse of confidence, bankruptcy crimes, tax evasion, inheritance fraud, public procurement fraud, customs and excise duty fraud, and gambling fraud. He guarantees quality, efficiency and discretion. He strives to reach a successful resolution for all dossiers in the shortest possible term, if possible by means of an amicable settlement.…

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Personal and Family law and Family assets law

When conflicts arise in relationships, emotions often reach a high level and angry feelings are exchanged. Reliable legal assistance with a human touch is more than welcome. BAS A.S. VAN LEEUWEN (LL.M., ESQ.), attorney at law, has acquired considerable knowledge and practical experience in a wide range of legal areas such as name, origin, adoption, guardianship, marriage, cohabitation (de jure or de facto), marriage of convenience and legal cohabitation or recognition of convenience, divorce and problems between unmarried cohabitants. Taking into account the interests of the child, he can offer you advice and assistance when it comes to working out arrangements for parental authority, residence and maintenance payments. Furthermore, BAS A.S. VAN LEEUWEN (LL.M., ESQ.), attorney at law, can offer you their considerable knowledge and practical experience to help settle disputes about maintenance payments and contribution obligations for a spouse or former spouse.…

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Administrative Supervision and Enforcement cases

Administrative and Public law includes the legal rules on relations between the government and the citizen. In addition, Administrative and Public law regulates the relationships between the various government bodies. Administrative and Public law is very extensive and covers, among other things, public procurement, public-private partnerships, road law, government liability, expropriations, domain concessions, the environment, the quality of life, immovable heritage, disciplinary matters, etc.…

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Employment and Benefits

MR. BAS A.S. VAN LEEUWEN (LL.M., Esq.) assists clients in using their commercial possibilities to the maximum extent, while at the same time limiting the legal risks to a minimum. The attorney advises on and handles employment issues arising from the relationship between employers and employees. He works for private sector employers (profit and non-profit), public sector employers, public authorities and institutions, and (groups of) private individuals.…

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Contract Law

Drawing up commercial trade contracts (purchase, sale, collaboration, agency, distribution, transport and storage) / Termination, dissolution or annulment of agreements / Disputes with respect to the fulfilment of agreements / Obtaining compensation for losses / Litigating with respect to fulfilment of agreements or obtaining compensation for losses…

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ABOUT THE LAW FIRM

Multidisciplinary and Multidimensional

MR. BAS A.S. VAN LEEUWEN (LL.M., ESQ.) maps out your route through the complex web of legislation, jurisprudence and legal doctrine. He guides the way and accompanies you. Your attorney-at-law uses all his experience and expertise to work for you, creates sustainable added value and shares all their knowledge freely and openly. This means that you can move forward, safe in the knowledge that everything has been carefully thought through. The legal context and requirements are constantly changing. They are becoming more complex and strategic.…

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Integrity, Authenticity and Consistency

MR. BAS A.S. VAN LEEUWEN (LL.M., ESQ.) listens to what is important and provides practical and personalised advice in a constantly changing world. That requires fresh thinking and tech savviness combined with proven experience. The attorney believes that when knowledge travels, opportunities arise. He thinks client-focused, acts fast and speaks frankly in a language that you understand. He makes sense, not nonsense. Expect accessible personality, an open mind and a pragmatic bullet point approach.…

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Criminal enforcement & compliance

MR. BAS A.S. VAN LEEUWEN (LL.M., Esq.), criminal defence lawyer and forensic auditor, focuses on criminal law and regulatory measures in the context of business activities. He advises and assists public and private entities as well as individuals during the different stages of criminal and regulatory investigations, whether as a victim or as a suspect.…

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THE ROLE OF THE ATTORNEY

Pleading

An attorney will represent your interest before all the courts of the country and he/she will argue your case. An attorney will discuss with you and he/she will determine with you the strategy to be followed. He/she will examine the applicable laws, he will examine…

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Represent

Either in your presence or in your absence an attorney can represent you before any authority where your interests are at stake. Not only before the Courts, but also before all sorts of administrative bodies, your lawyer is able to go on location in your…

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Advise

Each and every one is regularly being confronted with legal documents, such as contracts, statutes or regulations. In many instances, the exact meaning of these texts is not all that clear or one does not understand the full meaning of them. An attorney will assist…

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Negotiate

An attorney negotiates on your behalf and together with you tries to reach an agreement. Not only in relation to commercial contracts, but also in relation to inheritance and estates, divorces or disputes between neighbours, negotiations are always advisable and an attorney can be of…

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Draft agreements

An attorney takes care of the drafting of contracts and agreements that were reached. A well-written agreement will result in continued friendly relationships. For that reason it is of the utmost importance that agreements reached between parties are carefully and clearly recorded and produced in…

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THE WORKING METHOD

Acquaintance

Curious about your position in a legal matter and what VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM can do for you? Please contact VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM. You…

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Discussing the case

During the appointment at the VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM’s office the attorney will get to know you further and discuss the background of and the…

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Step-by-step plan

When you instruct VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM to represent your interests, the attorney will draw up a contract for services. This contract describes the arrangements…

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Handling the case

The way in which your case is handled depends on your legal question, which may relate to, for example, drawing up an advice, assessing a…

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GOAL-ORIENTED & EFFECTIVE

Driven

Passion for the law. That’s where it begins but it doesn’t stop there.…

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Personal

Tailored to his requirements, no ‘one size fits all’. Every question or every problem requires a unique approach.…

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Speedy

Time is precious. Often legal questions or problems arrive unexpectedly and at the wrong time.…

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Pragmatic

Practical solutions, that’s what it is all about. Solutions that you feel comfortable with. Conflict management is central here.…

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Clear in communication

Clear communication, without losing sight of the important legal nuances. Concrete and practical legal advice in ordinary language.…

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Rates

Plain hourly rate

Unless otherwise agreed, work carried out under the heading of fees shall be charged on the basis of an hourly rate. VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM determines the hourly rate in function of the nature of the case, the stakes involved, the degree of difficulty of the case, the experience of the attorney in the legal matter concerned and the urgency of the assignment. The hourly rates are indexed annually and can also be adjusted at any time, on an individual basis per attorney. The client can always request all updated hourly rates from VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM.…

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Fixed price

If you’d prefer to rule out any financial surprises at the end of the day, the best option is to agree beforehand on a set price. In most cases, it’s fairly straightforward to divide a case into a number of separate components. By estimating the amount of time we are likely to spend on each component, and then factoring in any additional expenses (i.e. out-of-pocket expenses such as registry fees and bailiff’s charges), we can propose a price for each one. Thanks to our extensive experience, we’re pretty good at estimating beforehand how much time things are likely to take.…

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Hourly rate based on results

Although success may not be guaranteed, what we can guarantee is that we’ll do our very best to obtain the best possible result for you. Under their professional code of conduct, Dutch lawyers are forbidden from entering into ‘no cure, no pay’ deals. What we can do, however, is to agree beforehand on the hourly rates we charge as a function of the results obtained in your particular case. In other words, we agree up front on two hourly rates, a high rate and a low rate. If we do not obtain the result you want, for example if the…

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Subsidized Legal Aid (RVR)

If your income and assets are below the statutory limit, you may be eligible for legal aid. This means that the Dutch State pays some or all of your lawyer’s fees. You then only have to pay a personal contribution, which VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM will pass on to you. To find out whether your income is below the statutory limit, please visit the website of the Dutch Legal Aid Board (www.rechtsbijstand.nl). This is the body that deals with and assesses applications for legal aid.…

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Legal aid insurance

Have you taken out legal aid insurance? In that case you have the right to choose your own lawyer, at the insurer’s expense, if you are involved in a judicial or administrative procedure. That is what the Court of Justice of the European Union has decided. You also have this right to freely choose a lawyer if it is not mandatory to engage a lawyer (e.g. cases before the sub-district court). The Court of Justice has ruled that dismissal proceedings before the UWV are considered an ‘administrative procedure’. In that case, too, you have the right to choose a lawyer…

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Office charge

Notwithstanding the charging of fees, administration and office costs, including costs for opening a case or subsidiary file in a case, typing costs, printing and photocopying costs, postage costs, telephone costs, etc. will be charged under the heading ‘administration costs’ as a fixed 8% of the fees charged.…

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The legal fees and disbursements

The costs which VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM has advanced to third parties, such as registries, mortgage offices, registration offices, diplomatic offices, official or unofficial databases, bailiffs, notaries, translators, accountants, auditors, experts and (domestic and foreign) bodies, will be charged separately under the heading of costs on the basis of the costs actually incurred (+ VAT if applicable).…

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Advance payment

VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM reserves the right to ask the client a provision before starting and in the course of its activities, by means of a provisional invoice and reserves the right to only to start or continue its activities or to advance costs after payment thereof. A statement of expenses and fees in these terms and conditions shall also be understood to be a provisional invoice. A provision is a lump sum paid by the client to VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM prior to an interim statement or final statement. This provision may relate to services already rendered or costs…

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Responsible Business

Client relations

VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM’s interventions are in line with the following principles:  drawing the attention of the clients to CSR, its goals, its advantages, its respect by the firm; promoting “sustainable advice and ADR”: prevention,…

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM’s people-oriented approach consists of the necessary internal processes aimed at equal treatment, inclusion and diversity and the support of socially relevant initiatives.…

Communication and Information technology

VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM takes advantage of technological innovation, as long as it serves the perspective of a sustainable world, and this while respecting its ethical obligations, in particular the respect of professional secrecy and…

Premises, energy and suppliers

VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM is committed to: make the necessary investments, as far as possible, to ensure that its operating sites meet environmental criteria, inter alia in terms of energy consumption and heating; apply a…

Transport

VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM promotes: the choice of means of transport according to the type of trip in order to reduce pollution as much as possible; contacts with clients via video or telephone conferences.…

Social aims

VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM supports projects that share its values either financially or by offering free legal support. VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM’s commitment to social responsibility is demonstrated by the considerable value it places on…

Subsidized Legal Aid (RVR)

Condititions

The lawyer will submit an application for legal aid on your behalf. To be able to submit an application, we will require a copy of proof of your identity showing your citizen service number (BSN number, formerly known as ‘sofi-nummer’). If you do not (yet) have a BSN number, we will require your alien registration number (vreemdelingennummer). If you have…

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Discount Legal Services Counter (LSC)

If you are eligible for legal aid, you can receive a discount of €58,= on your attorney’s fees. Citizens are encouraged to visit the Legal Services Counter (LSC) before approaching an attorney by offering them a discount of € 58 on the individual contribution, should it turn out that a certificate is needed after all. Because of the lockdowns caused…

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Special Social Assistance Benefit

If you have a low income and it is impossible for you to pay exceptional and unexpected costs, you may be entitled to extra financial support from the municipality. This is called “bijzondere bijstand” (special social assistance). Special social assistance is subject to the following conditions among others: (a) You are lawfully living and staying in the Netherlands; (b) You do not have enough income…

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Re-inspection a year after the application

It is possible that the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration has not yet taken a final decision on your income for the reference year. In that case, the Dutch Legal Aid Board will perform a re-inspection a year after the application. If it then turns out that you were not eligible for legal aid after all, the Dutch Legal Aid…

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Request to change reference year

If the Dutch Legal Aid Board rejects the application for legal aid because your income in the reference year exceeded the statutory financial limits, there is an option of asking the Board to make the current year the reference year. This is only possible, however, if your income has fallen considerably in the meantime. You will have to submit such a request…

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The revocation of legal aid

When a client receives a certain sum of money because of the result of a procedure, his certificate will be withdrawn retroactively. He will be expected to pay his own lawyer.…

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Your Challenges

Aerospace & Defence

The Aerospace & Defence sector encompasses all businesses and organizations involved in the design, development, manufacturing, and maintenance of aerospace and defence products and services. This sector is characterized by its focus on aerospace technology, military equipment, and national security.…

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Automotive & Mobility

The Automotive & Mobility sector encompasses all businesses and organizations involved in the production, distribution, sale, service, and mobility of vehicles. It includes both the traditional automotive industry and new players in the mobility sector.…

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Business & Professional Services

The Business & professional services sector encompasses a wide range of service-based businesses that provide professional support and expertise to other companies. It is a critical sector that offers support to various businesses and industries.…

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Chemicals Sector

The chemical sector refers to the industry involved in the production, distribution, and sale of chemicals and chemical products. To thrive in the chemical sector, companies must embrace innovation, invest in research and development, adhere to regulatory requirements, adopt sustainable practices, and effectively address evolving customer needs and market trends.…

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Consumer & Retail

The Consumer & Retail sector encompasses companies involved in the sale of goods and services directly to consumers. It covers a wide range of sub-sectors, including retail, food and beverages, clothing and fashion, household goods, consumer electronics, personal care, and more.…

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Corporate Crime & Investigations

Corporate Crime & Investigations refers to legal issues that arise when companies and organizations are involved in criminal activities or alleged violations of laws and regulations. These issues can range from fraud, corruption, and bribery to violations of competition laws, money laundering, cybercrime, and other forms of corporate misconduct.…

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Financial Institutions & Insurance

The Financial Institutions & Insurance sector encompasses a wide range of businesses and institutions involved in financial services and insurance-related activities. This sector plays a crucial role in the economy by providing financial intermediation, risk management, investment services, and insurance coverage.…

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Home Care Sector

The home care sector encompasses all services and activities focused on providing care and support to individuals in their own homes. It is a sector that aims to promote health, well-being, and independence for people who require care at home. The home care sector offers a wide range of services, including personal care, nursing, housekeeping, family care, palliative care, and specialized medical care.…

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Hotels, Hospitality & Leisure

The Hotels, Hospitality & Leisure sector encompasses businesses and activities that are focused on providing accommodation, hospitality, and recreational services to customers. This sector plays a significant role in the tourism industry and offers guests a wide range of services, including accommodation, food and beverage facilities, event organization, and recreational activities.…

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Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0, also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, refers to the integration of advanced digital technologies and automation in the manufacturing sector. It represents a new phase of industrialization that leverages technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, big data analytics, cloud computing, and cybersecurity to create "smart factories" and transform traditional manufacturing processes.…

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Life Science & Health

The Life Science & Health sector encompasses all companies and organizations involved in healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other areas related to life sciences and healthcare. This sector plays a crucial role in improving people's health and well-being, developing new drugs and therapies, and advancing medical progress.…

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Logistics & Transport

The Logistic & Transport sector encompasses the activities involved in the movement, storage, and distribution of goods and people. It plays a critical role in facilitating trade, supply chain management, and the transportation of goods and individuals across various locations.…

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Private Security Industry

The private security industry refers to the sector composed of private companies and organizations that provide security services to clients. These services may include physical security, surveillance, access control, alarm monitoring, event security, executive protection, and more. The private security industry operates independently of public law enforcement agencies and is primarily focused on protecting individuals, properties, and assets.…

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Private Wealth

The sector of Private Wealth refers to the industry and services focused on managing the financial assets and affairs of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs). It encompasses a range of financial and wealth management services tailored to the needs of wealthy individuals and families.…

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Public services & education

The Public services & education sector encompasses all government services and educational institutions that focus on providing essential services to society and offering education and training opportunities.…

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Taxi Industry

The taxi industry refers to the sector that provides taxi services for transporting passengers from one location to another. It encompasses companies and individual operators that own and operate taxis to serve the transportation needs of the public.…

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White-collar crime and internal investigations

Businesses today face an increasingly complex framework of established and evolving legislation and regulations concerning civil, criminal and regulatory risks. VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM provides clients a ‘one-stop,’ connected international service to help navigate the legal, procedural, governance and reputational aspects of regulatory and compliance issues, investigations and litigation worldwide. With an in-depth understanding of cross-disciplinary best practices, VAN LEEUWEN LAW FIRM is inter-connected across jurisdictions, industries and regulatory fronts, enabling us to advise clients on managing risk, multi-jurisdictional investigations and compliance matters, wherever they arise.…

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Legal Function Transformation

Legal Managed Services

Legal Managed Services (LMS) refers to the outsourcing of legal services to specialized third-party providers. It involves the transfer of legal work from an in-house legal department or law firm to an external vendor that offers a range of legal services, technology solutions, and process management. LMS providers typically offer a wide range of services, including document review, contract management, legal research, regulatory compliance, litigation support, eDiscovery, intellectual property management, legal analytics, and more. These services are aimed at improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing the quality and consistency of legal work.…

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Legal Operations Consulting

Legal Operations Consulting is a specialized service provided by consultants who assist legal departments and organizations in optimizing their legal operations and improving their overall efficiency and effectiveness. These consultants are typically experts in legal operations management and have a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by legal departments.…

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Legal Project Management

Legal Project Management (LPM) is a structured approach to planning, organizing, and managing legal projects to ensure their successful completion. It involves applying project management principles and techniques to specific legal initiatives, such as transactions, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, compliance audits, and more.…

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Legal Support Hub

A Legal Support Hub is a centralized platform or department within a legal organization or law firm that provides a wide range of support services to attorneys and legal professionals. It serves as a resource center and offers various services to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of legal operations.…

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Legal Technology Solutions

Legal Technology Solutions, also known as Legal Tech Solutions, refer to the application of technology to improve and streamline various aspects of the legal industry. These solutions aim to enhance efficiency, accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility within legal operations.…

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Legal Procurement

Legal procurement refers to the process of sourcing and acquiring legal services and products for an organization. It involves the strategic management of purchasing legal services, selecting legal vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal support.…

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News & Insights

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The scope of the reporting requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

The scope of the reporting requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) encompasses various aspects of sustainability reporting. The CSRD extends reporting obligations to a wide range of organizations, including large public-interest entities (PIEs) and certain smaller companies. In summary, the CSRD expands the scope of sustainability reporting by requiring a wide range of organizations, especially large PIEs, to report on various sustainability-related aspects. This reporting includes environmental, social, and governance factors and aims to provide stakeholders with a comprehensive view of an organization's sustainability performance. The CSRD also introduces external assurance and aligns with the EU Taxonomy Regulation…

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Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) is an international working group established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international body focused on financial stability. The TCFD's purpose is to promote transparency regarding climate-related financial risks and opportunities. The TCFD has developed guidelines that organizations, both companies and financial institutions, can use to report and integrate climate-related information into their financial reporting and decision-making processes.…

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Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)

The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is an EU regulation aimed at promoting the integration of sustainability considerations in the financial sector and providing investors with transparent information about the sustainability characteristics of financial products. SFDR obliges financial market participants, such as investment firms, asset managers, and insurance companies, to provide information on how sustainability is integrated into their investment decisions and to disclose the sustainability characteristics of their financial products.…

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Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD)

The Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) is an EU directive that requires large companies and listed firms to disclose non-financial information in their annual reports. This non-financial information pertains to aspects such as environmental, social, and employee matters, human rights, anti-corruption efforts, and diversity within the board of directors. The aim of the directive is to promote transparency and provide stakeholders, including investors and the public, with relevant information about these companies' impact on society and the environment.…

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