The Integrated 360° Approach of Van Leeuwen Law Firm is founded on the recognition that complex legal issues cannot be understood reliably when law, business operations, taxation, compliance, investigation, internal audit, technology, data, governance, strategy and human consequences are assessed in isolation. Modern risks do not respect the internal boundaries…
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Read moreVan Leeuwen Law Firm connects legal services with a clear societal and strategic purpose: protecting rights, strengthening integrity, improving decision-making and increasing resilience in circumstances where legal standards, economic interests, governance responsibility, evidence, technology and human consequences have become inseparably connected. This purpose arises from a changing reality in which…
Read moreTrade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) refers to the process of disguising the proceeds of crime and moving value through the use of trade transactions in an attempt to legitimize their illicit origins. Unlike traditional forms of money laundering that involve financial institutions, TBML primarily exploits the complexity and volume of international…
Read moreMoney laundering through real estate refers to the illegal process of integrating illicitly obtained funds into the legitimate economy through the purchase, sale, or investment in real estate properties. This method is attractive to criminals due to the potential for large financial transactions and the complexity of real estate transactions,…
Read moreMoney laundering through gambling refers to the illicit practice of integrating illegally obtained funds into the legitimate economy through gambling activities. Criminals engage in this activity by using casinos, online gambling platforms, or other betting venues to convert illicit proceeds into ostensibly legitimate winnings. Gambling activities provide a means to…
Read moreMoney laundering through foreign legal entities refers to the illicit practice of integrating illegally obtained funds into the legitimate economy through entities established in foreign jurisdictions. Criminals engage in this activity by setting up or using foreign companies, trusts, foundations, or other legal entities to conceal the origin of illicit…
Read moreMoney laundering via laundromats refers to the illicit practice of integrating illegally obtained funds into the legitimate economy through seemingly legitimate businesses such as laundromats. Criminals engage in this activity by using cash generated from criminal activities, such as drug trafficking or corruption, to conduct transactions through laundromats. These businesses…
Read moreMoney laundering through cash refers to the illicit practice of integrating illegally obtained funds into the legitimate economy using physical currency. Criminals engage in this activity by converting large amounts of cash generated from criminal activities, such as drug trafficking or corruption, into seemingly legitimate funds through various methods. These…
Read moreMoney laundering through gold, jewelry, and luxury goods refers to the illicit practice of using precious metals, gemstones, high-end jewelry, luxury watches, and other valuable items to conceal the origins of illegally obtained funds. Criminals may purchase these items with dirty money and then resell them or use them as…
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