FinTech, a blend of finance and technology, is a booming industry in the Netherlands. This new wave of innovation brings with it numerous legal complexities and regulatory challenges. To harness the potential of FinTech while ensuring compliance, businesses inevitably turn to legal experts. These are lawyers who not only understand law but also have a deep understanding of technology, finance and the new issues presented by FinTech. Here, we showcase some of these legal experts in the Dutch FinTech sphere. Each of these experts has made a considerable contribution to the FinTech Legal industry, in their own unique way.
With the constant evolution of financial technology, the demand for expertise in FinTech legal matters has grown exponentially. A standout in this realm is the wealth of FinTech legal options in the Netherlands. This article aims to take a closer look at some of these professionals, their impressive backgrounds, the firms at which they practice, and the incredible contribution they have made to the FinTech industry. Stay tuned, as you may just find the perfect legal support for your FinTech needs in the Netherlands.
Each legal expert has been highlighted with a subheading, including their bio and respective firm details. We have also shared the firms’ official websites wherever available so that it becomes easy for interested readers to reach out directly. So, let’s begin with our highlighting ten of the Netherlands’ FinTech superheroes.
Joris van Horzen from Kennedy Van der Laan
Kennedy Van der Laan’s official website
Joris van Horzen leads the FinTech team at Kennedy Van der Laan. His specialisation lies in the areas of payments, alternative lending, and regulatory elements significant to IT contracting in the FinTech space. Joris has made a tremendous contribution to the FinTech industry in the Netherlands.
Martijn Schoonewille from Loyens & Loeff
Loyens & Loeff’s official website
Martijn Schoonewille is a partner in Loyens & Loeff’s banking and finance department. He also leads the firm’s FinTech practice and focuses on artificial intelligence, smart contracts, and distributed ledger technology in financial markets.
Gijs Hamelijnck from Houthoff
Gijs Hamelijnck, a senior associate at Houthoff, specialises in financial services regulation. His area of expertise includes InsurTech, insurance regulation, payments law matters, and PSD2 compliance.
Jasha Sprecher from NautaDutilh
NautaDutilh’s official website
At NautaDutilh’s financial law department, Jasha Sprecher is a partner who helps banks, payment service providers, and FinTechs with regulatory compliance.
Arno Voerman from Dentons
Arno Voerman leads the firm’s FinTech practice at Dentons. Recognised as one of the foremost experts in the country on FinTech and payments, Arno is a founding member of Holland FinTech and the pan-European FinTech Lawyers Network. He has also recently published a textbook on PSD2.
Casper Riekerk from Finnius
Casper Riekerk specialises in market access and compliance matters. His expertise includes litigation against supervisory authorities and criminal investigations into financial institutions.
Tessa Penninks from CMS
Tessa Penninks leads the firm’s FinTech team at CMS in the Netherlands. She primarily works with international banks, payment service providers, and startups. She often advises on regulatory matters, PSD2, IDD, and anti-money laundering.
Johannes de Jong from Osborne Clarke NV
At Osborne Clarke NV, Johannes de Jong leads the Amsterdam office’s financial services regulation practice. He has handled a variety of regulatory matters, including crowdfunding, financial instruments, and payments on behalf of major financial services clients.
Roderik Vrolijk from Stibbe
At Stibbe, Roderik Vrolijk leads the FinTech team. He handles license applications and regulatory advisory and compliance work.
Anne Hakvoort from FG Lawyers
FG Lawyers’ official website
Anne Hakvoort works primarily with financial regulatory matters. Her clients include blockchain and cryptocurrency businesses, as well as crowdfunding platforms.
With a rise in fintech innovation, legal compliance has never been more necessary or complex. The Netherlands boasts an impressive array of legal experts in the fintech field who continue to make significant contributions to this rapidly evolving industry. Businesses, both small and large, can be assured that these lawyers are ready to navigate them through the technological and regulatory labyrinth of fintech.
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