FIZ advocaten B.V. is a boutique law firm that provides bespoke advice to its clients on structured finance and capital markets. In particular, the firm is intricately involved in the Dutch mortgage and consumer finance sectors. The team, which is led by Jurian Snijders, frequently handles securitisations matters and provides strategic advice on complex financial transactions. Youri Tonino regularly leads on some of the firm’s biggest securitisation and mortgage-related transactions. Michiel Claassen, Erik Luten, and Armin Zukanovic are also prominent members of the team who possess an in-depth knowledge of the structured finance sector.

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Testimonials

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  • 'First and foremost, the team's legal acumen is exceptional. Their attorneys possess a deep understanding of the law, combined with practical insights that have been invaluable in helping us navigate complex legal matters. Their ability to provide comprehensive and creative solutions to our legal challenges is a testament to their expertise.'

  • 'In comparison to other firms, FIZ advocaten stands out as a beacon of professionalism and adaptability. They consistently deliver high-quality legal services while staying at the forefront of legal innovation.'

  • ‘The firm has a very capable structured finance team who are dedicated and committed. They have an eye for detail and are also cooperative in getting the deal done.’

  • ‘The team really know the market of structured finance, especially the buy-to-let platform financing. They are nice people to work with.’

  • ‘Jurian and Youri are excellent and hands on lawyers. They know the market well and are very pragmatic.’

  • ‘FIZ is a small enough firm to have hands on support of their clients. They are very responsive, have matching skill sets and experiences amongst their lawyers.’

  • ‘The team at FIZ is very dedicated. They are very well known for their knowledge and experience. The lawyers are skilled professionals who deliver high-quality work and are always accessible when you need them.'

  • ‘Jurian Snijder, Michiel Claassen, and Youri Tonino of FIZ advocaten are truly exceptional legal professionals who consistently go above and beyond to deliver outstanding results.'

Key clients

  • Hyra Real Estate Investments B.V. (‘Hyra Hypotheken’)
  • BCMGlobal Nederland B.V. (formerly registered as Link Asset Services Netherlands B.V. and part of Link Group)
  • PCI Nederland B.V. (PCI Group)
  • Adaxio B.V.
  • Credit Management & Investor Solutions B.V.
  • Fenerantis B.V.
  • N-Sea Group B.V.
  • Vesting Finance (part of the Arrow Global Investments group)
  • ESGood B.V.
  • Webfin Leningen (‘SprayPay’)

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jurian Snijders