Vincent is head of Houthoff’s Investigations & Public Enforcement practice. He specialises in financial and economic public law. Vincent assists clients that are dealing with serious issues within the company. For example, if internally there are suspicions of wrong-doing or infringement, or if clients are the subject of investigations by supervisory authorities or investigative services. If necessary, Vincent carries out internal investigations and helps by swiftly and efficiently finding a solution for the problems identified during the investigation. Preventing or limiting reputational damage is an essential part of his work, as are ensuring a good relationship with the key stakeholders and providing effective and efficient assistance in the event of litigation.

Furthermore, Vincent, as Managing Partner, is a member of Houthoff’s Executive Committee. He is an expert in handling politically sensitive cases and advises on and litigates matters at the interface between public and private law.

  • Represented Fortenova Group, the largest food producer and retailer in South-Eastern Europe with an annual turnover of EUR 5 billion and 47.500 employees, in the implementation of a comprehensive restructuring resulting from the presence of sanctioned debt and equity holders in its capital structure and cross-border litigation in connection therewith.
  • Specialisation Course Financing and Securities (cum laude) (Grotius Academy)
  • LL.M. Privaatrecht (Universiteit van Amsterdam)
  • LL.B. Rechtsgeleerdheid (Vrije Universiteit van Amsterdam)
  • Legal Mediator (International Mediation Institute – Qualified)
  • Admitted to the Bar in the Netherlands in 2000

Expertises

Investigations & Public Enforcement
Cases involving accusations of financial mismanagement, fraud, bribery, money laundering, corruption or violations of international sanctions seriously disrupt a client's operations and damage their reputation.
Corporate Crime
Cases involving accusations of financial mismanagement, fraud, bribery, money laundering, corruption or violations of international sanctions seriously disrupt a client's operations and damage their reputation.
Public Law
The growth in Dutch and European regulation has an effect on all sectors. The relationship between government bodies and market parties is governed by regulation in areas such as financial and other supervision, the environment, spatial planning, land, procurement, health and safety, and tax.
Litigation
Business disputes can have a major impact on your organisation's reputation, continuity and financial position. Conflicts are becoming increasingly common due to growing regulation and social pressure. Shareholder disputes, contractual conflicts, directors' liability and collective actions invariably call for a well thought-out strategy and a thorough understanding of the sector.
Investigations & Public Enforcement
Cases involving accusations of financial mismanagement, fraud, bribery, money laundering, corruption or violations of international sanctions seriously disrupt a client's operations and damage their reputation.
Corporate Crime
Cases involving accusations of financial mismanagement, fraud, bribery, money laundering, corruption or violations of international sanctions seriously disrupt a client's operations and damage their reputation.
Public Law
The growth in Dutch and European regulation has an effect on all sectors. The relationship between government bodies and market parties is governed by regulation in areas such as financial and other supervision, the environment, spatial planning, land, procurement, health and safety, and tax.
Litigation
Business disputes can have a major impact on your organisation's reputation, continuity and financial position. Conflicts are becoming increasingly common due to growing regulation and social pressure. Shareholder disputes, contractual conflicts, directors' liability and collective actions invariably call for a well thought-out strategy and a thorough understanding of the sector.

"Vincent Affourtit is the whole package. He is easy to work with and very knowledgeable."

Chambers Europe

Corporate Investigations (2025 Edition)

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Chambers Europe

Corporate Investigations (2025 Edition)

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24 August 2023
Reactie Preconsultatie Modernisering van het Nederlandse sanctiestelsel. Houthoff.
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4 April 2023
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