Partner – Criminal Law, Victims’ Rights, Family Law, Juvenile Law & Financial and Economic Criminal Law

Mr Richard Korver is one of the most experienced and leading trial lawyers in the Netherlands. He is known for his tenacity in complex and socially charged cases and combines legal acumen with dedicated commitment to the cases within his practice. Richard acts for both victims and suspects and often operates at the intersection of criminal and civil law. As of 1 October 2025, he will be a partner at Brandeis.

Expertise

He assists companies, directors and professionals in investigations and proceedings concerning, among other things, fraud, corruption, money laundering, reputation, market and competition issues with and/or a criminal component, confiscation cases and disciplinary law.

He also plays a prominent role in victim and sexual offence cases. He assists victims in criminal proceedings and civil proceedings for compensation, and has represented clients in some of the most high-profile cases of recent years. His work has made an important contribution to the professionalisation of victim support in the Netherlands.

Clients appreciate his strategic vision, his persuasiveness in court and his ability to handle media and politically sensitive cases in a level-headed and goal-oriented manner.

Experience

• Acting in complex and (international) cases;

• Litigation experience in all phases: from preliminary investigation to appeal and cassation;

• Regularly asked as an expert in the media on criminal and

victim law;

• Author of the book Recht van Spreken (Right to Speak) and the book Dichtbij Huis (Close to Home).

Additional positions & memberships

Chair of the LANGZS Foundation (National Lawyers Network for Victims of Violence and Sexual Abuse)

Vice-chairman of VOCAL (the international representation of victims’ rights within Europe)

Chair & senior trainer of The-Act (advocacy and communication skills for professionals) Ambassador of the Lots Foundation and Leergeld Amsterdam.

Education & Lectures

Richard is a much sought-after guest speaker and acts as a lecturer and trainer. He gives lectures

and talks at various universities, the IVJO and the Forensic Nursing programme, among others.