Since 2014 we have been using the name Prakken d'Oliveira Human Rights Lawyers. A name that does justice to the vision of our founders, Prof. Ties Prakken and Prof. dr. Ulli Jessurun d'Oliveira , and our track record since the late 1980s in the field of human rights, international law and criminal law.
Many of our lawyers have roots in science and contribute to defining the boundaries of the law based on the needs of the practice. Especially in the field of human rights, we have conducted groundbreaking and high-profile proceedings, including against the Dutch state. For example, we have become known for the case of Bosnia against Serbia & Montenegro, the compensation for the victims of the Indonesian Rawagede or the Salah Sheekh case, as a result of which the general situation in the country of origin has started to play a greater role in asylum cases. As one of the few offices in Europe, we master all aspects of international criminal law and are active at all major international criminal tribunals, from The Hague to Phnom Penh in Cambodia. Clients worldwide know where to find us.
The character of our office has remained, strengthened and developed over the years. We now also translate our knowledge of international law into advisory processes for companies to help them do business in a socially responsible way, nationally and internationally.
Whether you are involved in a criminal case as a suspect or a victim, the criminal lawyers at Prakken d'Oliveira understand that your case is always more than just a criminal case for you. You are involved in criminal proceedings against your will and that has major consequences for yourself, your loved ones and your company. At the same time, you may have an important message that you would like to bring to the attention of the court and society. A criminal case can therefore provide a platform to raise broader issues. Whether you want to bring the criminal case to a successful conclusion with as little publicity and negative consequences as possible, or you want to use a criminal case to spread a message; the criminal lawyers of Prakken d'Oliveira determine the right strategy with you.
Prakken d'Oliveira is one of the few law firms in the Netherlands that specializes in international criminal law. For example, we have extensive experience in contesting extradition or surrender requests, in which another country asks the Netherlands to take you to that country.
Our lawyers are also recognized specialists in terrorism cases. They also regularly advise legislators, academia and trade unions. Finally, administrative law is increasingly used alongside criminal law. We are specialists in this combination of enforcement.
Arrest by police Summons or punishment orderInterrogation with the police or examining magistrateProfessionDetentionSeizureSearch or raidComplaints against the police and the judiciary
DeclareA complaint about non-prosecutionComplaints against the police and the judiciaryCompensation as a victim or surviving relativeVictims abroad of a Dutch suspectDutch victim of a crime abroad
Prakken d'Oliveira's lawyers have great expertise and experience in the field of migration law and nationality law. Since 1989, with a team of seven lawyers, we have been helping both companies and individuals with the submission of residence applications and conducting proceedings about residence and naturalisation.
Our lawyers are happy to advise you about your options for staying in the Netherlands or for an employee to work in the Netherlands.
