We unburden organizations dealing with business crime and corporate safety incidents
As defense attorneys we typically deal with safety issues when it’s already too late. The result: unnecessary suffering and high costs.
We believe in a different approach to dealing with safety issues. A systemic approach, that allows organizations to be more proactive instead of reactive. How? Skarp is unique in combining skilled, hands-on defense attorneys with industry experts in safety and risk.
With our unique approach we unburden you in handling safety issues. This gives you peace of mind, reduces risk, and helps preserve business value.
Your safety issues
We understand that safety is critically important to the success of your organization. A variety of safety issues could impact business continuity, reputation and profitability.
Business crime
- Fraud
- Dawn raids & arrests
- Police & administrative reports
- Regulatory pressure
- Activism & social responsibiliy
- Internal reports from employees or whistle blowers
Environmental issues
- Climate risk
- Climate change mitigation obligations
- Corporate due diligence duties
- Product, materials and waste requirements
- Green claims / Greenwashing
- Climate litigation
- Investigations & enforcement action
Social issues
- Notifications & grievances
- Psychosocial working conditions
- Sexual harassment
- Bullying, discrimination & violence
- Unsafe working atmosphere
- Human Rights
Operational issues
- Workplace incidents &
accidents - Police & regulatory investigation
- Physical security
- Dangerous goods occurrence
- Controls failure
Our working scope
In an increasingly complex landscape of safety issues, we combine our expertise as defense lawyers with the business know-how of industry experts.
We believe in addressing safety throughout the entire lifecycle, a 360-degree approach: from initial preventive measures, to incident assessment & response, and mitigation & recovery.
Prevent
- Preventive measures
- Setting feasible standards
- Culture and behavioral research
- Drafting and implementing code of conduct and policies & annual social or sustainability reporting
- Review and improve commercial contracts
- General advice and structural expertise
Assess & Respond
- Fact-finding
- Investigation
- Determine legal position
- Communication / PR
Mitigate & Recover
- Resolve issues
- Recovery program and restoration of trust
- Legal proceedings
- Adjust legal corporate structure / measures
The Skarp way
Our mission is to represent your best interests without unnecessary layers of complexity. At the heart of Skarp are experienced defense attorneys. We believe the job comes first and we resolve issues while always striving for sustainable solutions.
Our systemic approach enables us to excel: involving the most knowledgeable experts in our multi-disciplinary teams, customized for the assignment, no matter the circumstances. Our teams are used to operating in complex and high-impact environments, which allows them to effectively assess the situation at hand and provide you with effective counsel.
Meet the team
Attorneys-at-law
Experts on demand
Dingeman van der Steenstraten
Safety Consultant / Investigations
steenstraten@skarp.law
06 – 13 98 20 17
Join our team
We are not your typical law film. We always involve the most suitable industry experts and attorneys to solve our client’s safety issues. Are you interested in becoming part of the Skarp team?