Sebastiaan Bennink

At BenninkAmar, we assist our clients in every aspect of sanctions, export controls and other trade law matters. We make it possible for our clients to focus on their business opportunities, whilst being assured that they act in compliance with any applicable trade law regulations. Trade law regulations and enforcement increase on a global scale. This requires a proactive and comprehensive approach to trade law compliance in international business. We at BenninkAmar ensure the complete compliance for our clients and assist them in navigating through this complex and ever-changing legal area.

BenninkAmar is the only law firm in the Netherlands that is fully specialised in and focused on economic sanctions, export controls and other trade law matters. We are highly regarded for our in-depth knowledge, and our clear and practical advice on complex multi-jurisdictional legal matters. On the Dutch market, BenninkAmar is unparalleled in advising and representing its clients, including many globally operating publicly listed multinationals, in all matters arising from trade laws. We are very successful in ensuring effective compliance and securing optimal results for our clients with supervisory authorities, including OFAC and EU authorities, efficiently resolving enforcement issues.

BenninkAmar furthermore disposes of an international network of excellent law firms specialised in international sanctions and export controls, including in the United States, where we have a strategic alliance with the US law firm Jacobson Burton Kelley PLLC.

Sebastiaan Bennink

Sebastiaan is a specialist in the field of economic sanctions and export controls. Sebastiaan’s practice focuses on all aspects of international trade law and related issues, such as money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, bribery and corruption, and other compliance-related topics. Sebastiaan regularly represents clients subject to investigation and enforcement proceedings.

Clients highly regard Sebastiaan’s direct, clear and practical advice, as well as his sharp legal analyses, his result-driven approach and in-depth knowledge of their business. Sebastiaan regularly speaks at national and international conferences and gives trainings on sanctions and export controls on a regular basis.