FIZ advocaten B.V. is the first port of call for a number of fund managers requiring advice on AIFMD and SFDR guidelines and AML frameworks, while also supporting payment processors and e-money institutions with their licence applications. Team head Michiel Claassen assists a range of fintechs and investment funds with AML compliance procedures and their dealings with the AFM and DNB.
Testimonials
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‘Michiel Claassen: experienced, practical and has a good eye for what we as a client are looking for.’
‘Strong knowledge and process management skills.’
‘In my opinion what makes the team unique is the fact that they are all skilled professionals and hardworking people with the ability to help out on each problem. They are capable to also transfer the matter to other team members seamlessly, when our primary contact at FIZ is not available. That eases the process, which is very important when you deal with emergencies and deadlines.’
‘Michiel Claassen is well-known as an expert in his field. He is the kind of lawyer you need by your side when you’re dealing with a complicated matter. He’s not only offering the best solutions for your case and can translate the legal language to something simple and understandable, but he’s also excellent in defending the case in court.’
‘What makes this practice unique is how available and responsive the team is. I really appreciate their deep knowledge of local financial regulations and how pleasant they are to work with.’
‘The individuals I work with excel because of their attention to detail and commitment to providing personalised solutions. They are proactive, anticipating my needs before I even ask. What sets them apart is their willingness to go the extra mile, and their collaborative mindset ensures I always feel supported and informed.’
‘FIZ advocaten is a unique boutique firm with very experienced and skilled people. Our collaboration with them is based on trust, knowledge sharing and value for money.’
‘We work closely with Juriaan Snijders and Michiel Claassen. Both of them have a excellent people skills and best-in-class knowledge regarding legal cases.’
Key clients
- CMIS Nederland B.V.
- Credit Management & Investors Solutions B.V.
- Adaxio B.V.
- Coöperatie VGZ
- WebFin Leningen B.V./Webfin Financieringen B.V.
- Fenerantis B.V.
- BCMGlobal Nederland B.V.
- Vesting Finance
- ESGood B.V.
Work highlights
- Assisted a company in setting up a fund for investing in Dutch mortgage receivables, including the structuring of the fund, the license application for the manager and the transaction documentation.
- Guided two Dutch insurance companies through all regulatory approvals and notifications due to the merger of the two entities and the subsequent establishing of a branch in another EU member state.
- Assisted a service provider in an incident of overcrediting, providing guidance as to whether overcrediting has occurred, its potential repercussions and steps for recovery.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michiel Claassen