Crypto platforms, e-money and payment institutions, digital banks, and tech service providers instruct Simont Braun‘s ’highly specialised‘ team to advise on complex regulatory matters, with the firm focusing particularly on assisting international clients with the establishment of domestic products and activities in Belgium and Belgian clients on their cross-border expansion. The team regularly handles data privacy matters, licensing and regulatory questions surrounding the establishment and disestablishment of neo-banks, and contentious and non-contentious issues in the e-commerce space. Joan Carette, a financial regulatory expert who is increasingly active on blockchain regulation matters, co-leads the practice with Philippe De Prez, who advises on all aspects of fintech product launches. Another key contact in the team is Thomas Derval, whose financial and insurance expertise encompasses contractual matters as well as disputes.
Testimonials
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‘Great industry knowledge and good contacts with the regulator.’
‘Philippe de Prez and Joan Carette are both great lawyers and have helped clients with a pragmatic and sound approach. ’
Key clients
- Belgian Mobile ID
- Buy Way Personal Finance
Work highlights
- Advised Buy Way Personal Finance on its international expansion and on various matters in relation to financial services regulations and international private law.
- Acted for Ebury’s in a dispute initiated by one of Ebury’s clients in breach of a margin call clause for an amount of ca. €5m and advised the client on obtaining the first post-Brexit anti-suit injunction.