Investment funds and trading platforms are some of the clients that rely on Orange Clover Law for regulatory guidance, supporting fund managers in complying with AIFMD regulations and preparing them for the implementation of DORA and cryptocurrency frameworks. Practice head Alex Gonzalez assists asset managers with ongoing regulatory compliance and is also able to handle dealings with the DNB and AFM. Joyce Kerkvliet departed the firm in December 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team operates as a team. Short lines and good communication across departments.’

  • ‘Partners are very involved and pick up their phones right away. Pragmatic and goal-oriented.’

  • ‘Good practical knowledge on regulatory matters. The provide practical guidance on a broad range of matters.’

  • ‘Alex Gonzalez provides practical advice that is very good value. He is easy to contact and provides tailored advice for his clients.’

  • ‘Orange Clover would qualify as the law firm for the current and new generations. Very to the point but open to understand the view and opinions of us being their client. They do speak the language of their clients and do understand our day-to-day difficulties. They think with us and hence I see them as an extension of our business.’

  • ‘Efficient, effective and consistent. Solid collaboration within the team to keep client interests front and centre ensures getting the best possible result.’

  • ‘Alex Gonzalez is excellent, with a strong knowledge of private equity alongside his financial services expertise.’

  • ‘The Orange Clover financial regulatory team, led by Alex Gonzalez, is the best in the market. They are prepared to take brave and well-reasoned positions on difficult points of law. They have an excellent approach to client care and service.’

Key clients

  • New York Stock Exchange
  • DRW Trading
  • Radix
  • Jump Trading
  • Eagle Seven
  • Headlands Technologies
  • XR Trading
  • Brown Brothers Harriman
  • Five Rings Capital
  • WEBB Traders
  • Fourthline
  • Loomis Sayles
  • Stafford
  • CSC Depositary
  • EQT
  • NewAmsterdam
  • Cinven
  • Apollo
  • Tower Research
  • Privium Fund Management
  • VTC
  • Box Consultants

Work highlights

  • Assisted CSC Depositary B.V. with drafting new template depositary services agreements to be used with their clients.
  • Advised Five Rings Capital B.V. with setting up and the preparation and submission of its MiFID II license application with the AFM for its proprietary trading business.
  • Advised the shareholders in Box Consultants B.V. on the sale of all of their shares in Box to Delen Private Bank N.V.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alex Gonzalez

Other key lawyers

Machiel Galjaart