Mariken van Loopik
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
Client SatisfactionThe financial markets regulations team at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is a go-to for major Dutch banks and insurance companies for guidance on regulatory matters. The team regularly advises on prudential supervision of financial institutions, licensing and market access, resolution planning, and the requirements of bank M&As, among other financial regulatory matters. Mariken Van Loopik is at the forefront of the team, having handled many high-profile matters that include regulatory capital transactions, bank board reviews, and licensing requirements. Eva Schram specialises in regulatory matters in the Dutch and EU financial markets. Other key members of the team include Mariska Enzerink and Else Rowel.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent team, efficient sourcing, great availability, thorough knowledge of the financial industry and clients' needs.'
- 'Mariken van Loopik is knowledgeable and solution oriented, and her advice goes beyond the legal aspects. Her service level is extremely high. She is always available and a wonderful person. Mariken is the go-to partner for GCs and CEOs working in the financial industry.'
- 'The team is very knowledgeable, with excellent drafting skills and experienced staff. On top of this, they work fast and deliver according to deadlines and promises.'
- 'Mariken van Loopik and Else Rowel are all very professional lawyers - they are discreet, knowledgeable, and courageous enough to provide countervailing power or dissenting opinions and point out vulnerabilities the client may not want to hear or is unaware of.'
Key clients
- Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- ING Group N.V./ING Bank N.V.
- LeasePlan N.V.
- Aegon N.V.
Work highlights
- Advised AEGON on the combination of its Dutch operations with a.s.r. and on the envisaged redomiciliation of the seat of its listed top holding company to Bermuda and the transfer of group supervision to the Bermuda Monetary Authority.
- Acted as lead counsel to LeasePlan Corporation on the combination with ALD.
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