Rezah Stegeman
Simmons & SimmonsSimmons & Simmons is a go-to firm for some of the most renowned asset managers and banks in the Dutch market. With a strong global network, the firm is fully equipped to advise on cross-border regulatory matters and has expanding expertise in handling complex matters related to cryptocurrencies. Rezah Stegeman heads the team, as well as the financial markets department. He is an expert in financial supervision and frequently advises banks, asset managers, and pension schemes. Auryn Bokma focusses on regulatory matters concerning investment funds and has experience of handling licensing applications for asset managers. Harmen Wielens is also noted for his expertise within the financial services sector.
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‘An extremely dedicated and professional team of financial services lawyers with great expertise in crypto.’
‘They are highly responsive, even outside of working hours; they have a great knowledge on precedents and local laws.’
'Rezah Stegeman's team in Amsterdam has been instrumental to our firm's obtaining an EU licence and we rely heavily on the team's counsel for our regulatory practice. Collaboration on both buy-side and sell-side matters has been seamless and Rezah has been very good at introducing us to the various specialists in the Dutch practice according to our needs.'
'The lawyers were all outstanding in their delivery and experiences.'
'Very, very approachable and have full industry exposure with a variety of clients in the same sector which gives our advice practical input and consistency with the market.'
'Reza Stegeman and Auryn Bohma have been our main contacts and we have appreciated their availability, expertise and rigorous collaboration for all our regulatory and legal queries in the Netherlands.'
Key clients
- BNG Bank
- ING Bank
- MUFG Bank
- Rabobank
- Aegon
- MN
- Robeco
- PGGM
- PGIM
Work highlights
- Advised William Blair and Monument Group on establishing a presence and obtaining an investment firm (MiFID) licence in the Netherlands.
- Advised ING on capital relief for cleared OTC-derivatives.
- Acted as lead legal counsel assisting Kempen Capital Management (and Van Lanschot, the bank within the same group) with the entire process for implementing the new Sustainable Finance Disclosure (SFDR) and Taxonomy Regulation requirements.
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Rezah Stegeman