Loyens & Loeff
Headed by Martijn Schoonewille, Loyens & Loeff is home to ‘an experienced team with a broad knowledge of Dutch and EU financial regulatory law’. The firm regularly acts for a range of financial institutions such as international and Dutch banks, insurance companies, investment and asset managers, and payment service providers. Wendy Pronk is well versed in regulations relating to financial supervision, anti-money laundering, and the fintech sector. The team, which also includes Kitty Lieverse and Roderik Boogaard, frequently advises on the various regulatory aspects of M&As, investigations by the Dutch financial authorities, and licensing.
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Testimonials
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‘An experienced team with a broad knowledge of Dutch and EU financial regulatory law.’
‘Kitty Lieverse is one of the best lawyers in the Netherlands on financial regulatory and financial litigation matters.’
‘The firm gives best-in-class regulatory advice for Dutch private equity funds.’
‘Roderik Boogaard is a standout partner in the firm, providing expert advice on the regulatory aspects of Dutch private equity funds.’
‘Kitty Lieverse and Marit Bosselaar are real regulatory experts in the field of finance to consumers in the Netherlands. They offer pragmatic solutions beyond just the regulatory or legal aspects.’
‘Kitty Lieverse and Marit Bosselaar are experts in the regulatory supervision area. They are well informed of supervision laws and regulations and how supervisory authorities approach certain matters. They have a strong network and expertise and understand our commercial business and goals.’
Key clients
- EQT AB
- Willis Towers Watson
- Wefunder
- WeChat Pay
- Aon
- Banco Santander
- APG Asset Management
- Athlon
- CA-CIB
- Morgan Stanley
Work highlights
- Assisted EQT AB (and other group companies) on all financial regulatory issues and on obtaining the relevant regulatory approvals for the transaction resulting in control over the Baring group and its portfolio companies.
- Assisted Wefunder B.V. in obtaining the European crowdfunding licence for its European HQ.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martijn Schoonewille