‘Dedication, excellent legal and commercial understanding of the market.’

‘Frans van der Eerden is a nice person to work with and has a deep knowledge of the business. Fast responder.’

‘The team headed by Jasha Sprecher is outstanding. We had the opportunity to work with them on various complex transactions with major and technical regulatory aspects. They always provided tier one advices on a timely manner. Billing is never an issue with them. They provide accurate estimates and the invoices sent are with a detailed list of diligences.’

‘Jasha Sprecher is a highly appreciated lawyer. He is technically excellent. He has a very good understanding of the regulator approach. He provides very sound advice. He is always very available.’

‘Personal touch, really taking time to understand their clients – very capable and knowledgeable in the country they operate in – Willing to go the extra mile, care about the client and not only the delivery.’

‘Jasha Sprecher is highly engaged and truly invests time in understanding his clients and their needs, no matter the size or scope of the project. His expertise, personable nature, and commitment make him a pleasure to work with!’

‘The Nauta team has a dedicated team of partners who keep each other up to date and the legal function by conducting weekly catch up calls for all matters.’

‘Jasha Sprecher is very thorough. He speaks his mind and identifies risks where this is not always obvious.’

‘Rogier Raas is an excellent lawyer, pragmatic and always on the ball.’

‘Very strong regulatory practice, working to tight deadlines and providing commercial, pragmatic advice.’

‘Roderik Vrolijk is very commercial and understands what the client wants. His pragmatism sets him apart from the crowd.’

‘The regulatory practice at Stibbe is very user-friendly and commercial. They are clearly very experienced in engaging with the regulators in the Netherlands. We frequently go to Stibbe for high profile and time sensitive matters as we know they are reliable and will keep the wider commercial picture in mind.’

‘Particular kudos should go to Roderik Vrolijk – he is very responsive and commercial, and understands our key drivers when instructed.’

‘High level of commitment and level of knowledge.’

‘Very practical and commercial advice.’

‘Roderik Vrolijk is excellent.’

‘Knowledgeable team, easily accessible, open for discussions and quick responses.’

‘Powerful partner who offers very clear and to the point communication, and committed team members.’

‘The DBBW team cooperates very well and has good overall alignment. There is a good diversity between male/female and experienced/trainees. Overall knowledge is great and delivery above expectation. Short communication chains and easy access to partner.’

‘The team was exceptionally well organised, demonstrating a clear ability to manage the nuances of both legal risks and commercial interests. They skilfully balanced these aspects, ensuring that we were well protected while also considering our broader business objectives.’

‘Hands-on team with very long track record on the deal/client at hand. The history on the file really helped progress the refinancing process.’

‘De Brauw is still the hottest show in town. Delivering exemplary service across the board to financial services companies. Cutting edge with both a broad and deep understanding of the clients’ issues.’

‘The financing team of De Brauw has shown that they operate as true partners when their clients need them the most. Bas Boutellier and his team were on top of all commercial discussions and were able to strike the right balance between a very pragmatic approach on the one hand and sharp eye for detail on the other.’

‘I was impressed by the quality and diversity of the team and they are really pleasant to work with.’

‘We collaborate with DLA in various legal procedures. They represent us with a strong team, they are capable and have sufficient knowledge and experience.’

‘Deep knowledge of the industry, ability to translate NL regulatory requirements into an international setting, suggest practical and pragmatic solutions that are effective. Easy collaboration with the team. We appreciate the international connection between the DLA Piper regulatory and insurance teams.’

‘Stand out: practical and pragmatic solutions that are effective. Different from competitors: international network of quality team members. Aline Kiers stood out with great understanding of the industry, translation to non-Dutch audience.’

‘DLA has been helpful, has been thinking along, and provided a broad view of the subject matter.’

‘The available knowledge, the effort put into the work the and cooperative nature of our working together is much appreciated.’

‘I have been collaborating extensively with Bas Jennen and Leonard van den Ende. They possess exceptional expertise in this area and consistently provide outstanding legal advice to address our challenges. Communication with the team is seamless, they understand our perspective and they are quick to grasp our requirements.’

‘They make sure their team consists of individuals with compatible skills and knowledge, in order to give you a 360-degree-view of the problems at hand and how to deal with them.’

‘We have worked with Bas Jennen and Leonard van den Ende. This is an excellent pair, with a lot of relevant knowledge and experience. They gave a very good knowledge session this year.’

‘The thing that sets the Linklaters financial services regulatory practice apart from others is the cross-border team set up. If I, as a client, have a particular matter that requires advice I will get the relevant partners from the different offices in my first meeting. The integrated approach really works for me.’

‘Bas Jennen is very approachable and has a good understanding of the Dutch context and regulators where his background is very useful. His memos are to the point and never extending the necessary point. Which to me creates value for money.’

‘Always available, quick turnaround, precise answers.’

‘The financial regulatory practice at Loyens & Loeff is known for its technically sound advice, especially in navigating complex regulatory frameworks across Europe. The team’s deep knowledge and experience ensure that they provide thorough and precise guidance.’

‘Wendy Pronk is a capable member of the team who brings a high level of technical expertise to the table, particularly in regulatory matters. Her advice is well-structured and clear, and she demonstrates a strong command of the legal landscape.’

‘The team has a good knowledge of current and upcoming rules and regulations, is responsive and provides good, useable advise.’

‘Easily accessible, responsive, listen well to our questions and issues, friendly, have good knowledge of our business.’

‘Their advice has been unfailingly sound and pragmatic, they anticipate questions and address them before they are raised and they are highly responsive. Their deep knowledge of and experience with Dutch and EU financial regulations and corporate governance is readily apparent.’

‘Martijn Schoonewille is sharp, savvy, pragmatic, reachable and responsive, highly professional and very affable. We have complete confidence with Martijn at the helm of our legal matters. Wendy Pronk is very bright, accessible, displays a strong knowledge of applicable law and regulation and is very pragmatic in the advice she provides.’

‘Very client focused, show that they can put themselves in the client’s shoes and really understand the client’s specific challenges. They have a strong relationship with regulators and understand how to approach them.’

‘Floortje Nagelkerke continues to build a network and build bridges between traditional and new market participants which is increasingly more important with a much needed relationship between e.g. fintech and traditional players in banking/capital markets.’

‘Norton Rose Fulbright stands out for its practical regulatory advice. Their knowledge of market developments alongside dealing with other investigations and enforcement actions gives them a unique insight on both what has happened in the industry and where it is going.’

‘Floortje Nagelkerke’s combination of theoretical understanding and extensive experience gives her deep insights. Floortje applies her experience and projects into the future direction of the industry. She has been at the forefront of the evolution of the fintech space.’

‘The team has a very good sense of regulatory expectations and tailors its sound legal advice accordingly.’

‘The team has experience in dealing with international companies and provides practical and actionable advice suited to the type of activity of their clients.’

‘The lawyers on the team are responsive and provide high-quality advice.’

‘Simmons has serviced our firm over three jurisdictions and has always managed to provide innovative and practical advice for our business.’

‘The team has strong market knowledge and is able to deliver on complex matters. The team is involved in industry innovations, as demonstrated by the team’s Amsterdam Derivatives Academy seminars, during which interesting insights and market developments are shared with clients.’

‘Rezah Stegeman is knowledgeable, able to make complex issues understandable and tailors his advice to the level of understanding. In addition, he is very nice to work with.’

‘They are one of the rare firms located in the Netherlands which has a specialised Dutch team in financial services regulation, derivatives and clearing. This makes them quite unique compared other firms’ Dutch offices as having a team on the ground (not purely relying on their London teams) enables clients to gain an insight over not only the perspective of other Dutch market participants but also the stance of the EU/Dutch regulators better.’

‘Rezah Stegeman is very knowledgeable lawyer in his field. He is always responsive and engages very well in client relationships.’

‘Incredible team and knowledge of the market given their breadth of representing most of the larger Dutch clients in the financial services sector. The team has a confidence about them which makes client’s most senior personnel feel comfortable about their ability to deal with matters.’

‘Reliable.’

‘Professional and proactive.’

‘International practice, broad capabilities, very useful for cross-border business.’

‘Personal approach, very good knowledge of our business and nice people to work with.’

‘Great knowledge in combination with hands-on mentality.’

‘Very knowledgeable but also very friendly and pleasant to work with.’

‘For me it was the collaboration, and the understanding of our practice, making it a very smooth process altogether.’

‘Laurens Pronk guided us through the process with ease, and was very knowledgeable on the topic.’

‘Tessa Penninks leads her team with remarkable skill and a steadfast commitment to her clients. Her ability to manage urgent and complex matters instils great confidence, and I always trust her guidance and expertise in critical situations.’

‘Prompt action and reaction, with an eye for thoroughness.’

‘Good, clear communication and an eye for detail.’

‘The team really works together. Our main contact is a partner specialised in banking an finance. She works efficiently together with her associates. If we have a question related to contract law or employment law for instance, it can also be answered quickly and efficiently.’

‘The people of Houthoff know a lot about existing laws and legislation, and the developments and the positions the most important stakeholders take. But they also have a very good understanding of the unique position our company holds in the market. Their knowledge and know-how and our effective brainstorm sessions really helps our company grow.’

‘The team has a great deal of knowledge in this field.’

‘Great knowledge on innovative subjects with a broad team knowledge and great to collaborate with.’

‘A deep understanding of the technology underlying the new fintech products and services and thus understanding what are and what are not the governance and legal challenges.’

‘Given that our company was dealing with B&B regarding highly technical and very up-and-coming regulations concerning DLT and blockchain technology, the B&B team was very knowledgeable about both the technology and the regulatory side compared to other firms that we have worked with.’

‘Marjolein Geus has been wonderful to work with. She has very good knowledge about blockchain-related matters and had gotten together a team who could both organise everything smoothly and provide cutting-edge advice on matters that we were interested about. She was always available and provided answers herself or directed the question to someone who would be better equipped to answer.’

‘A high-quality client portfolio has enabled the team to build in-depth knowledge and a good frame of reference. The focus on the innovative market sectors is evident, providing good links to adjacent areas of law such as data protection and technology regulation.’

‘No nonsense attitude and very pleasant interaction standards. Modest in attitude, but very ambitious in terms of results and creating added value for the client.’

‘The team has an ability to address advanced technology, such as blockchain and verified decentralised self-sovereign identity and the regulation associated with it. Law is often based on precedence, which makes it very hard to work with technology that often proceeds this way. They have an ability to understand new and future regulations quickly and effectively.’

‘Marjolein Geus’ ability to assemble most of the regulators in Europe while driving engagement and inclusion was essential to the project we participated in. Her ability to spend considerable time bringing the correct experts together to support these discussions was also essential, all while doing it in a pleasant and polite manner.’

‘Highly motivated team with above average attention to the client. Skills and knowledge of the financial world, especially the administrative side and the pitfalls. High degree of involvement and attention to the human side of things.’

‘Simone Peek and Casper Rooijakkers are experts in their field. They offer a personal approach and attention.’

‘With both a legal and communication background, Simone Peek has an eye for both the commercial and reputation aspects of a case. She turns complicated regulations into practical advice, keeps her eye on the big picture and does not give up until a solution is reached, if necessary by creating new case law.’

‘The one thing that to me always stands out with bB, is the personal connection. It is always a pleasure to talk to the people at their offices, and you get to talk to the member of bB who actually does the work.’

‘Interpersonal contacts, very knowledgeable and without exception, pleasant to work with.’

‘The team has extensive experience in litigation around financial service regulation and is extremely client-focused in its approach. They anticipate questions, adopt a pragmatic approach and communicate clearly and frequently, ensuring they are at all times aligned with the interests of the client.’

‘Casper Rooijakkers is an excellent operator and able to work independently while keeping in close communication with the client. His strong domain knowledge in financial regulation and excellent litigation skills are an immensely valuable combination. Simone Peek is excellent communicator who works efficiently and is able to easily distil complex facts into clear and convincing arguments.’

‘Their up-to-date knowledge in a fast changing regulatory environment is very valuable. The way how they help you to ensure that you will be compliant is very practical.’

‘Michiel Claassen: experienced, practical and has a good eye for what we as a client are looking for.’

‘Strong knowledge and process management skills.’

‘In my opinion what makes the team unique is the fact that they are all skilled professionals and hardworking people with the ability to help out on each problem. They are capable to also transfer the matter to other team members seamlessly, when our primary contact at FIZ is not available. That eases the process, which is very important when you deal with emergencies and deadlines.’

‘Michiel Claassen is well-known as an expert in his field. He is the kind of lawyer you need by your side when you’re dealing with a complicated matter. He’s not only offering the best solutions for your case and can translate the legal language to something simple and understandable, but he’s also excellent in defending the case in court.’

‘What makes this practice unique is how available and responsive the team is. I really appreciate their deep knowledge of local financial regulations and how pleasant they are to work with.’

‘The individuals I work with excel because of their attention to detail and commitment to providing personalised solutions. They are proactive, anticipating my needs before I even ask. What sets them apart is their willingness to go the extra mile, and their collaborative mindset ensures I always feel supported and informed.’

‘FIZ advocaten is a unique boutique firm with very experienced and skilled people. Our collaboration with them is based on trust, knowledge sharing and value for money.’

‘We work closely with Juriaan Snijders and Michiel Claassen. Both of them have a excellent people skills and best-in-class knowledge regarding legal cases.’

‘The Lexence team delivered highest quality and performance. They are pragmatic and to the point.’

‘Their people are keen to understand what the underlying legal issue is and what the experienced issue is – smart people who check the facts and don’t just give a quick answer and shoot from the hip.’

‘The team operates as a team. Short lines and good communication across departments.’

‘Partners are very involved and pick up their phones right away. Pragmatic and goal-oriented.’

‘Good practical knowledge on regulatory matters. The provide practical guidance on a broad range of matters.’

‘Alex Gonzalez provides practical advice that is very good value. He is easy to contact and provides tailored advice for his clients.’

‘Orange Clover would qualify as the law firm for the current and new generations. Very to the point but open to understand the view and opinions of us being their client. They do speak the language of their clients and do understand our day-to-day difficulties. They think with us and hence I see them as an extension of our business.’

‘Efficient, effective and consistent. Solid collaboration within the team to keep client interests front and centre ensures getting the best possible result.’

‘Alex Gonzalez is excellent, with a strong knowledge of private equity alongside his financial services expertise.’

‘The Orange Clover financial regulatory team, led by Alex Gonzalez, is the best in the market. They are prepared to take brave and well-reasoned positions on difficult points of law. They have an excellent approach to client care and service.’

‘Delivering timely, practical and high quality advice that’s also understandable for staff without a legal background.’

‘They are very much willing to think with us. We see good quality in services, which are in line with our company language.’

‘The team is very accessible and always on standby to assist if a legal problem escalates and we seek external litigation support. Since we have collaborated frequently, they know how we operate and what we need. Furthermore, I notice that the firm has a friendly and cooperative culture and differs from typical Zuidas offices.’

‘Van Benthem & Keulen’s FSR practice excels in understanding our unique business offering and therefore goes the extra step in our collaboration to ensure that our products remain compliant in the changing regulatory environment. This understanding of our business logic ensures that time can be saved upfront when starting new projects.’

‘We have had the privilege to work with Dennis Apperloo. During that period he and VBK have expertly advised us through our initial hurdles regarding litigation matters and AML compliance.’

‘Frank Richel has a broad level of knowledge, gives adequate legal opinions, has pleasant personality and has given good performances in court cases.’

‘VBK has good expertise and the ability to apply this practically with attention to the client’s position. The down-to-earth culture within VBK fits well with the culture of our company. The personal approach makes cooperation pleasant and approachable.’

‘Frank Richel is a highly valued partner with whom we have worked for a long time.’

‘It’s a real full service team: I’ve engaged with them on AIFMD, MiFID, factoring regulations, banking regulatory advice, etc. They provide exceptional value for money. I’ve always experienced them to be deadly efficient, proactive and very flexible.’

‘Jelmer Baukema is more reliable than a Swiss watch. He’s an absolute pleasure to work with. He’s quick and efficient in understanding the issues. I specifically like the fact that he’s able to see the big picture in an instant, whether it’s in relation to banking, civil, regulatory or tax issues.’

‘Ruben Verschuren is a true pleasure to work with.’

‘Business partner and trusted advisor. Always available. Very pleasant communication style.’