Expertise
Compliance rules
Specialized legal assistance for entrepreneurs, directors, and organizations
We serve organizations from a wide variety of sectors and advise on issues within administrative law. These issues may concern subsidies, environmental law, permits, enforcement decisions, or legal proceedings. We provide legal advice to SMEs, as well as to listed companies and international enterprises.
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What we do
Compliance rules refer to the compliance regulations that define the rules. Everyone working within the company must adhere to these rules, as well as methods to monitor compliance. Compliance is crucial for adherence to financial laws and regulations and concerns only the internal rules of the organization that are relevant only to the financial sector as a whole. Compliance ensures disclosure within the industry, prevents scandals, and repairs reputational damage.
Since such a code of conduct may contain provisions regarding the handling of complaints and the collection and assessment of personal data, this code of conduct requires the consent of the Works Council.
If the organizations do not comply with the rules, they may run risks. Consider the following:
- Damage claims;
- Business interruption;
- Fines.
To ensure proper compliance, it is useful to place responsibility with the Board of Directors. The organization itself must actively work on following rules. Furthermore, it is important that controls are integrated at the appropriate points in the processes.
We have an experienced team of lawyers and legal experts in the field of Investigation & Public Enforcement. Contact us to discuss the possibilities.
Mr. Jaime Boogaers
Corporate Law · Lawyer
In specialized legal cases, it is not just about the legal rule. It is also about evidence, timing, negotiating position, and the business implications of every step.
What we help with
We assist entrepreneurs and organizations with legal questions where careful assessment, strategy, and execution are important.
- Assessment of your legal position
- Analysis of contracts, decisions, correspondence, and supporting documents
- Advice on liability, defense, and strategy
- Drafting or reviewing legal correspondence
- Negotiation with counterparty, trustee, shareholder or advisor
- Guidance during escalation, proceedings, or settlement
When should you call in a specialist?
Legal assistance is particularly valuable when the stakes are high, deadlines are running, or when an incorrect response could weaken your position.
- There is a claim, demand, or notice of liability
- You are unsure whether to respond, negotiate, or litigate
- There are major financial or reputational risks
- The other party exerts pressure or uses short deadlines
- You want to prevent a response from being used against you later
- You want to know in advance what is legally and commercially sound
Assess first, then respond
In specialized cases, an initial response can be decisive for the subsequent course of action. An admission, incomplete explanation, or the wrong tone could be used against you later. Therefore, we first assess exactly what is being alleged, which facts have been established, which documents are missing, and which strategy aligns with your best interests.
Our approach
You will not receive an abstract legal account, but a practical assessment of your position, risks, and next steps.
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Intake and initial assessment
We will briefly discuss the situation, the available documents, and your primary interests.
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Analysis of position and risks
We assess your legal position, supporting documents, deadlines, and possible next steps.
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Strategic advice
You will receive concrete advice on the best course of action: responding, negotiating, settling, or litigating.
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Execution
We assist with correspondence, negotiation, litigation strategy, or further legal assistance.
Specialists for entrepreneurs
We combine legal analysis with practical experience in cases for entrepreneurs, directors, and organizations.
Our team of corporate counsel and lawyers are specialists in compliance and violation issues. We assist organizations, directors, and supervisory board members with legal matters in the public sphere. We have extensive experience at the negotiating table, are decisive, and can make sound assessments of opportunities and risks. We understand both the legal world and the business world, enabling us to effectively switch between them. Clear and understandable language is paramount in this regard.
Frequently asked questions about compliance rules
Below, we answer frequently asked questions about this area of law, our approach, and seeking legal assistance.
When is legal advice advisable?
Legal advice is wise as soon as pressure arises, deadlines are running, an opposing party takes a position, or when the financial or strategic interests are significant.
Can MKB Juristen also help if there is already a conflict?
Yes. We assess your legal position, advise on strategy, and can assist with correspondence, negotiation, defense, or further legal steps.
How much does specialist legal advice cost?
Specialist advice is provided on an hourly basis in principle. Where possible, we provide clarity in advance regarding the expected approach, costs, and next steps.
Can I have a no-obligation consultation first?
Yes. You can request a free consultation. We will briefly discuss your situation and indicate which course of action is likely the sensible one.
Discuss your position
Do you want to know where you stand legally or what step is sensible? Discuss your situation with a lawyer or in-house counsel.
More expertise within this team
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