The practice at CMS has Tessa Penninks, who has particular expertise in lending and insurtech matters, and crypto and digital assets specialist Clair Wermers at its helm. The team's workload includes advising retail companies and investment banks on the regulatory aspects of a broad range of fintech work, including blockchain and crypto. The group has an excellent track record in assisting foreign entities with the licensing aspects of tech-based payment options in the Netherlands. Associate Laurens Pronk is very experienced in acting for national and international fintech companies.

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Testimonials

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‘Laurens Pronk is a pleasure to work with, and Tessa and Laurens work together efficiently.’
‘Both Tessa and Laurens are easy-going, approachable lawyers. They are hands-on and pragmatic.’

Key clients

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ABN Amro
Blocklab/Port of Rotterdam
Tradetrust (EBL token)
Commerzbank
Crowdz
Lemonade
Volkswagen Pon Financial Services
PayPal
Rabobank (Rabo Frontier Ventures)
Renault Finance
SurePay

Work highlights

Provides ongoing advice to Lemonade (Insurtech) on financial regulatory and data protection matters related to the client's online content, marketing and the use of AI.