Houthoff
The financial regulatory team at Houthoff advises on a wide range of matters, including market supervision, licensing and insurance, among others. The firm offers a comprehensive service to traditional banking institutions as well as fintech companies, payment platforms, and cryptocurrencies. Leading the team is Berry van Wijk, a financial regulatory expert who frequently navigates cases with the Dutch regulatory authorities. Lisanne Haarman works closely alongside van Wijk and is noted for her knowledge of regulations concerning anti-money laundering, banking, and payment services.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Their core expertise and style set them apart from many other firms. The are very thorough and skilled in approaching advice on evolving financial transactions presenting novel challenges in regulation. They take into account likely interpretations and future regulations affecting regulation of security platforms.'
‘The team's strengths and key capabilities are their knowledge and expertise.’
‘Houthoff is a very competent, approachable and reliable advisor.’
‘They are a pragmatic team that understands our business as a customer.’
‘They are professionals who understood the short time constraints and came up with ready-made answers.'
- 'A very well-rounded team. They are honest and personal. They are always up-to-date and on the ball.'
- 'They stand out for their personal touch combined with great professionalism and expertise.'
Key clients
- Corporation Service Company (CSC)
- Credit Agricole Consumer Finance/Interbank
- eToro
- PSA Financial Services Nederland/Stellantis Financial Services Nederland
- De Goudse N.V.
- NN
- Onderlinge's Gravenhage
- Worldcoin
- Bayerische Landesbank
- EMS (European Merchant Services)
Work highlights
- Advising eToro, one of the larger 'real' crypto services providers in the Netherlands, on the scope of the MiFID II European passport and assisting with obtaining its crypto services registration at the Dutch Central Bank under Dutch AML laws, screening of directors and structuring of financial products.
- Advising Credit Agricole Consumer Finance Group on regulatory matters regarding governance, compliance, capital and outsourcing in relation to its large-scale reorganisation, including coordinating and drafting the application for a declaration of no objection from the Dutch Central Bank.
- Advising Corporation Service Company on the financial regulatory aspects (including coordinating and drafting the application for a declaration of no objection from the Dutch Central Bank) of its €1.8 billion public offer for Intertrust, and the subsequent transfer of shares and (compliance) integration process.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Berry van Wijk