who is alex van der zwan, lawyer

by Aric Ebert PhD 10 min read

Alex Rolf van der Zwaan (Dutch: [ˈaːlɛks fɑn dər ˈzʋaːn] ( listen); born September 1984) is a Belgian-born Dutch attorney formerly with the London branch of New York-based international law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.

Who is the lawyer for Alexander van der Zwaan?

There’s been a ‘notice of appearance’ filed in the case by David E. Mills, of law firm Cooley LLP on behalf of van der Zwaan. Mills described himself as “deeply committed to protecting my clients in court, before regulatory agencies and in government investigations.” Here’s what you need to know about Alexander Van Der Zwaan now: 1.

Who is Alex van der Zwaan’s wife?

Alex van der Zwaan Wiki: His Wife Is the Daughter of Billionaire German Khan! After much probing, lawyer Alex van der Zwaan admitted to making false statements to investigators regarding ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s election campaign. For more, take a look at our Alex van der Zwaan wiki.

Why did van der Zwaan go to jail?

On 20 February 2018, he pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to investigators while answering questions about Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections. He served 30 days in prison and was fined $20,000. After serving his sentence, Van der Zwaan was deported to the Netherlands.

Is van der Zwaan a Dutch name?

In this Dutch name, the surname is Van der Zwaan, not Zwaan. Pardoned by Donald Trump; served sentence at FCI Allenwood Low, #35255-016; subsequently deported.

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1. Alex Van Der Zwaan Is The Son-In-Law Of Russian Oligarch German Khan

Russian oligarch German Khan as featured on the Alfa Group website bio page.

2. Skadden Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, a Massive Law Firm, Has Removed Van Der Zwaan From Its Website

Skadden law firm, where Alex Van Der Zwaan worked as an attorney. Screenshot of Skadden website.

5. Indictment Shows Van Der Zwaan Lied About Conversation With Trump Campaign Official Rick Gates

Manafort and Gates are accused of keeping their work for Ukraine under wraps and money laundering, according to the October 2017 indictment. Manafort departed the Trump campaign when it was revealed he’d been working for Yanukovych.

Who is Van der Zwaan?

The Dutchman is a London-based lawyer who formerly worked at international law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.

What were the accusations?

According to court documents, Van der Zwaan "wilfully and knowingly" made false statements to investigators while answering questions about a report prepared in 2012 by his former law firm for the Ukrainian Ministry of Justice on the trial of Yulia Tymoshenko.

A milestone - but Manafort is the one to watch

Special counsel Robert Mueller has brought charges against 19 individuals and he has obtained five guilty pleas. Now, with Alex van der Zwaan's 30-day prison sentence, he has closed his first case.

Who else has been charged by Mr Mueller?

Nineteen people - including Mr Manafort and Mr Gates - have been indicted by the special counsel:

Where does Alex van der Zwaan live?

Alex van der Zwaan was born in September 1984, which makes his age 33. The Dutch attorney currently lives in London, England. In 2006, he graduated from King’s College in London in 2006. The next year, he finished a legal practice course at BPP Law School.

What was Zwaan charged with?

In February 2018, Zwaan was charged for providing false information and lying to special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigators, and the FBI, about his communications with lobbyist and political consultant Rick Gates, as well as a Ukrainian-based associate of Manafort.

Who is German Khan?

German Khan is a Ukrainian-Russian billionaire businessman with a net worth of approximately $10.0 billion. In 1996, he became the president of Alfa Eco and suggested that the company focus more on the oil trade and export.

Who was the lawyer who worked on Skadden Arps?

Zwaan was one of the attorneys who worked on Skadden Arps’ 2012 report, per the orders of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych’s government via Paul Manafort. The report defended the conviction and imprisonment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko.

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Overview

Alex Rolf van der Zwaan is a Belgian-born Dutch attorney formerly with the London branch of New York-based international law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.
On 20 February 2018, he pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to investigators while answering questions about Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections. He served 30 days in prison and was fined $20,000. After serving his sentence, Van der Zwaan was …

Education and career

Van der Zwaan, a Dutch citizen, was born in Brussels, Belgium, in 1984. He received his LL.B. at King's College London in 2006, and completing his Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School in 2007. He was admitted to practice law as a solicitor in England and Wales in September 2009.
He began working at the London office of the international law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in 2007. At the firm, he worked on complex matters, including the freezing of assets of th…

Work on Skadden Arps' Ukrainian report, and criminal conviction

Van der Zwaan, who speaks Russian, was one of the eight attorneys who worked on Skadden Arps's 2012 report, commissioned by the government of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych via Paul Manafort, that defended the prosecution, conviction and imprisonment of Yanukovych's rival, the country's former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko. Van der Zwaan worked closely with Gregory B. Craig in preparing the report, assisting with fact-finding and attending meetings in Ukraine. He …

Personal life

As of 2018 , Van der Zwaan lives in London. In June 2017, he married Eva Khan, daughter of the Russian billionaire German Khan, co-founder and co-owner of Alfa Group. German Khan is suing BuzzFeed and the private investigation firm Fusion GPS over BuzzFeed's publication of the Trump–Russia dossier containing information about Trump's ties to Russia. Van der Zwaan has Russian roots and has worked with a number of Russian oligarchs. In addition to Dutch, he spea…

See also

• Mueller Report

External links

• Media related to Alex van der Zwaan at Wikimedia Commons