Simone Peek

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About Simone Peek

I work with executives and companies that are under supervision or find themselves in complex financial legal situations. This includes investigations by regulators, disputes with market parties and risks due to international sanctions. With an analytical view, personal commitment and clear communication, I help clients strengthen their position and prevent damage to their reputation. What I provide In addition to being a lawyer, I am also a mediator and deputy judge, so I see the playing field from multiple perspectives. This leads to strategically strong choices and realistic solutions, both inside and outside the courtroom. With a background in law and communications, I combine keen legal insight with an eye for relationships and reputation. I have extensive international experience in i.a. the US, the UK, France and Germany. What you can turn to me for - Preventing enforcement by regulators: strategic response to (imminent) fines and periodic penalties - Customized dispute resolution: assistance in conflicts between market participants and with the government, in and out of court - Mitigation of sanction risks in international business: overview and control of sanctions and their consequences - Protecting reputation and relationships: tactical legal advice aimed at trust and sustainable cooperation with stakeholders - Sparring partner in complex legal issues: sharp eye on business impact of financial and economic regulations What clients say "Expert in her field. She offers a personal approach and genuine attention""Exudes calm in complex situations. Communicates clearly and ensures you keep control as a client""Keeps an overview and thinks along at boardroom level. Strategic and practical""Has an eye for the human side and impact on reputation" Results achieved - Fines from regulators avoided for executives in the financial sector - without it becoming public - International hotel chain was able to exit Syria without violating economic sanctions - Companies retained their business accounts and banking relationships despite threats of termination - A board chairman of a financial institution passed reassessment and retained his position - For a pharmaceutical company achieved that a competitor's government grant had to be reviewed - For business service providers risks of sanctions against Russia in transactions were successfully mitigated Do you want to strengthen your legal position in a complex context? Or are you looking for a sparring partner who understands what's at stake? Send me a message - I am happy to think along with you.