Kim Helwegen

Kim is a seasoned litigation lawyer in Allen & Overy’s Investigation, litigation & enforcement practice, with over a decade of experience in cross-border investigations, (out of court) settlement discussions or litigation, representing companies and executives in high-stakes and high-profile cases. Kim has a unique combination of tax and criminal litigation skills, which allows her to deal with a wide range of tax law and financial economic issues. She combines her litigation and investigation expertise with her mediation skills to help parties resolve disputes in a constructive and cost-effective way. Along with that, she helps clients resolve (boardroom) disputes as a mediator, using her pragmatic and authentic style.

Kim is a key member in our Amsterdam investigation, litigation and enforcement practice, recognized by Legal 500 for her expertise in representing companies, directors and executives in tax and criminal proceedings. She is also a passionate advocate for Women’s Empowerment and leads the Dutch the Dutch chapter of the WWCDA (Woman’s White Collar Defense Association),a global network of women professionals in investigations, business integrity and ethics. She frequently speaks and writes on procedural tax and financial economic (criminal) law topics.