As FinTech continues its rapid growth and transformation, the legal intricacies of this innovative sector are becoming increasingly complex. Navigating these legal waters requires a special kind of lawyer who combines in-depth understanding of tech with a robust knowledge of financial regulations and services. The Netherlands, a hub of FinTech innovation, is home to several such professionals. In this article, we highlight some of the most distinguished FinTech legal lawyers in the country, explaining their expertise and practice areas.
We consider their knowledge of areas such as payments, InsurTech, regulatory compliance, market access, and other aspects of FinTech legal requirements. They are employed by top-tier law firms and have proven their competence in catering to a variety of clients, from startups to established payment service providers. Whether your interest is understanding more about these legal minds or selecting a lawyer for your FinTech business, we hope you will find this article informative.
Let’s dive into the profiles of these exceptional individuals who represent the exciting crossroads of technology, finance, and the law.
Joris van Horzen – Kennedy Van der Laan
Partner Joris van Horzen heads the FinTech team at Kennedy Van der Laan and specialises in payments, alternative lending, and the regulatory elements relevant to IT contracting in the FinTech space.
Martijn Schoonewille – Loyens & Loeff
Loyens & Loeff’s banking and finance department partner, Martijn Schoonewille, leads the firm’s FinTech practice. He focuses on artificial intelligence, smart contracts, and distributed ledger technology in financial markets.
Gijs Hamelijnck – Houthoff
Gijs Hamelijnck is a senior associate at Houthoff specialising in financial services regulation. He boasts strong expertise in InsurTech matters and insurance regulation including Solvency II, payments law matters, and PSD2 compliance.
Jasha Sprecher – NautaDutilh
Jasha Sprecher, a partner in NautaDutilh’s financial law department, aids banks, payment service providers, and FinTechs on regulatory compliance.
Arno Voerman – Dentons
Heading Dentons’ FinTech practice, Arno Voerman is considered a top expert in FinTech and payments. His credentials include being a founding member of Holland FinTech and of the pan-European FinTech Lawyers Network, and publishing a textbook on PSD2.
Casper Riekerk – Finnius
At Finnius, Casper Riekerk’s focus lies on market access and compliance matters. This includes expertise in litigation against supervisory authorities and criminal investigations into financial institutions.
Tessa Penninks – CMS
Tessa Penninks heads CMS’ FinTech team in the Netherlands. She advises many international banks, payment service providers and startups on regulatory matters including PSD2, IDD and anti-money laundering.
Johannes de Jong – Osborne Clarke NV
Johannes de Jong heads the Amsterdam office’s financial services regulation practice. He handles a variety of regulatory matters, from crowdfunding to financial instruments and payments, on behalf of financial services clients.
Roderik Vrolijk – Stibbe
At Stibbe, Roderik Vrolijk leads the FinTech team and handles licence applications and manages regulatory advisory and compliance work.
Anne Hakvoort – FG Lawyers
Working with FG Lawyers, Anne Hakvoort focuses on financial regulatory matters. Her client base includes blockchain and cryptocurrency businesses, along with crowdfunding platforms.
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