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Linklaters

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Belgium

2

Fintech

The fintech group at Linklaters advises financial institutions and established fintech operators on regulatory, licensing, transactional as well as contentious issues. The team’s regulatory expertise includes handling compliance with DORA, EAA and FSMA regulations. Co-heading the team is Guillaume Couneson, who focuses on IT, data, and digital regulation matters in the fintech space; and Andreas Van Impe, who acts for fintechs and financial institutions on the full spectrum of regulatory matters. Practice co-head Etienne Dessy left the firm in November 2025.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘One of the key strengths of Linklaters’ FinTech offering is the seamless collaboration between its regulatory team and its equally strong intellectual property & technology team.'
  • 'The integrated approach allows them to advise on complex FinTech matters with both legal depth and technological insight.'
  • 'Whether it’s navigating licensing requirements, structuring digital products, or addressing data and cybersecurity issues, the teams work as one — ensuring clients receive holistic, commercially relevant advice that reflects both regulatory realities and technological innovation.'
  • ‘Andreas Van Impe stands out as a leading figure in the FinTech legal space. He has built and expanded his practice with remarkable depth, covering the full spectrum of FinTech-related topics — from payment services and crypto regulation to AI applications in asset management.'
  • 'Andreas Van Impe's expertise is not only technically outstanding but also highly relevant to the evolving needs of the market.'
  • 'What sets Andreas Van Impe apart is his ability to deliver advice that is both legally robust and commercially usable. Clients don’t receive abstract theory — they get clear, actionable guidance.

Key clients

  • AION Bank
  • Belfius
  • Euroclear
  • Interactive Brokers
  • Isabel
  • MSCI
  • Revolut
  • Swift
  • Vodeno
  • Wise
Practice head

Guillaume Couneson; Andreas Van Impe

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