NautaDutilh provides ‘nuanced advice’ on prudential supervision matters, provision of financial services in Belgium, corporate governance and compliance matters, and implementation of new legislation to an enviable client roster spanning all types of regulated institutions in the financial sector. The firm also has experience in advising a regulatory body active in Belgium on draft legislation. ’Absolutely reliable’ practice head Anne Fontaine is particularly noted for her expertise in central securities depositories and securities settlement systems. Pierre De Pauw, who was promoted to local partner in April 2024, supports Fontaine on key mandates.

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Testimonials

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‘Knowledge and understanding of the sector and our specific niche. Clear engagements. Valuable and nuanced advice.'
'Very good contact with Anne Fontaine!’
‘Easy to work with. Very client oriented.’
‘Anne Fontaine is an excellent lawyer with high expertise in regulatory banking matters. She connects well with clients and makes complex concepts easy for them. She is absolutely reliable.’
‘The team at NautaDutilh is commercial, with a sound understanding of technical detail. I highly value working with them!’
‘Anne Fontaine is a fountain of knowledge, and always available for a quick chat.’

Key clients

ABN AMRO Bank
American Express
Bank Degroof Petercam
Euroclear
Klarna Bank
Mizuho Bank
Rabobank
Santander
Saxo Bank
Triodos Bank
Uber

Work highlights

Instructed as regular counsel to the Euroclear Group.
Advised Bank Degroof Petercam on various banking and financial regulation issues.
Advised ABN AMRO Bank on various financial regulation issues relating to its banking and investment services activities in Belgium.