The fintech team at A&O Shearman has an excellent reputation for its ‘comprehensive knowledge and experience‘. The practice is led by M&A specialist Gijs Linse after former co-head and fintech expert Daphne van der Houwen left the firm in January 2024. The group’s workload includes handling a wide range of complex fintech-related regulatory issues and M&A transactions. Other key practitioners include the ‘helpful, creative, hardworking and intelligent’ Jort de Groodt and financial regulatory specialist Pien Kerckhaert.

Clifford Chance‘s 'commercial and tech-savvy' fintech team is well placed to handle the full range of fintech matters. The group regularly acts for a client base of start-ups and large corporations on financial regulatory matters and high-value acquisitions, to name a couple of areas of strength. Practice head Marian Scheele is 'a great communicator', and senior associate Wouter van den Bosch stands out for his 'substantial knowledge of the fintech sector'.

The fintech practice at Dentons has a strong reputation for handling a broad spectrum of work in the area, with particular expertise in payment services matters. The group is well versed in assisting domestic and internationals clients with the regulatory and contractual aspects of PSD2 licensing, crypto and Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA), IT and data protection, and banking work. Team lead Arno Voerman receives plaudits as 'a master' in the Dutch fintech market. Marc Elshof left the firm in October 2023.

NautaDutilh‘s team has a strong reputation in the fintech space in the Netherlands. The group regularly handles cross-jurisdictional matters, and has particular expertise in advising on the regulatory aspects of cases involving financial products and the establishment of online platforms. The practice is led by the quartet of the 'pragmatic' Larissa Silverentand, the 'excellent' Jasha Sprecher, Sven Uiterwijk, and Frans van der Eerden. Specialist counsel Roel Theissen is a key contact.

At Bird & Bird‘s office in The Hague, the fintech practice is jointly led by Brussels-based payments regulation specialist Scott McInnes and Germany-based financial markets regulation expert Michael Jünemann. Marjolein Geus is a key practitioner in the group, with a solid track record in advising clients on blockchain and distributed ledger technology matters. In February 2024 associate Daniëlle van de Vijver left the firm.

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.

Financial regulatory boutique Finnius is sought after by Dutch and international financial institutions, global banks and fintech start-ups to advise on a wide range of fintech matters. Bart Bierman is ‘sharp, knowledgeable and pragmatic‘, and Casper Riekerk handles payment and fund matters. Tim de Wit specialises in crypto work. Daniëlle van de Vijver joined the team in February 2024.

Osborne Clarke's practice garners praise for its 'in-depth knowledge of fintech rules and regulations'. The group advises on a broad range of matters in the fintech space, including the establishment of  alternative payment methods, e-money and distribution issues. Practice head Johannes de Jong has an excellent reputation for handling financial regulation of funds, alternative finance matters and payment services issues. Associate director Juliet de Graaf 'always gives high-quality legal advice'. Associate Anka Langedijk brings experience in crypto.

Boutique firm FG Lawyers is home to 'a diverse team of committed lawyers' in the fintech practice. The group regularly acts for crypto providers and foreign institutions, and in the case of the latter, advising on market entry matters. The department was bolstered by the arrival of Thom Beenen in January 2023; he co-heads the team with Anne Hakvoort, who has extensive expertise in assisting with platform-driven business models, and financial regulatory specialist Joost van Hunnik.

At Loyens & Loeff, the team has a solid track record in handling fintech-related fund raisings, acquisitions, sales and licensing matters. The group is also adept at assisting cross-border crowdfunding platforms on compliance issues relating to the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR). The practice is led by the triumvirate of Martijn Schoonewille, Kim Lucassen and Marc Wiggers. At senior associate level, Wendy Pronk is a name to note.

Simmons & Simmons‘ fintech team specialises in handling crypto work, and is active on matters involving registration, referral deals and a broad range of regulatory issues. Practice head Rezah Stegeman is very well known for advising on financial regulatory matters. At associate level, Koen van Leeuwen has an established track record in handling prudential supervision and crypto regulation.