‘I have had the pleasure of working with Jasha Sprecher on various legal matters over the years, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the outcomes. He always demonstrates exceptional expertise, professionalism, and dedication. I highly recommend Jasha Sprecher to anyone in need of top-notch legal advice.’

‘As a one-stop shop with high-quality expertise and experience in dealing with global and local aspects of international organization, they offer a broad range of legal and regulatory services ensuring all relevant aspects are thoroughly taken into consideration, offering practical and relevant strategic advice, involving other relevant practices as needed to ensure comprehensive and timely deliverables. ’

‘Working with Larissa and Jasha on a variety of matters has been a pleasure as they are engaged, straight-talking, consistent and honest in their opinions. Larissa has a wealth of knowledge, a keen sense of strategic insight and the ability to help you think through very complex matters, providing relevant advice and practical solutions, supported by excellent lawyers.’

‘Alex Draaisma goes the extra mile to ensure a smooth collaborative process. Jasha Sprecher is a great counsel with the aptitude to apply his expert knowledge and provide outstanding, spot-on advice in agile environments.’

‘Jasha Sprecher is a true market leader for payments and crypto work. He is highly responsive, smart, adaptable, close to the market and the regulator, and delivers timely and high-quality work product. There is no one I would choose to work with above Jasha for EU fintech matters.’

‘Jasha Sprecher, Roderick Watson and David den Blaauwen were very collaborative, pragmatic and problem-solving.’

‘NautaDutilh’s fintech practice continues to be leading in terms of quality of specialized regulatory and financial services advice. They probably have the largest team focusing purely on financial law matters in the Netherlands, allowing them to specialise and cover the whole range of financial services, from banking, investments and payments and e-money, to insurance, credit and pensions. This results in a one-stop shop for specialised financial services advice.’

‘Larissa Silverentand and Jasha Sprecher are both industry leaders in the realm of payments and e-money regulations; their knowledge of the industry is unparalleled. They are also just very nice people to work with. Greatly recommended!’

‘Great, on-topic knowledge and good cooperation between the various team members and us as clients.’

‘Good technical knowledge and understanding of the new challenges and opportunities in the fintech industry.’

‘Marjolein Geus did a fantastic job in organizing everything, keeping us up-to-date with how everything was proceeding. During the project I felt like we almost became friends instead of just interacting with your average partner. Warm recommendation!’

‘Lots of market knowledge and an excellent balance between pragmatism and legal solidity.’

‘Marjolein Geus knows how to relate well to both regulators and market participants.’

‘The team’s ability to address advanced technology, such as blockchain and Verified Decentralized Self-Sovereign Identity and the regulation associated with it stands out. The team has an ability to understand new and future regulations quickly and effectively.’

‘Wilfred Steenbruggen’s excellent knowledge of his sector was delivered in concise evaluations. Wilfred delivers information in an approachable manner that engaged and enlightened us and was a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team at CMS Amsterdam stands out for their collaborative approach in helping us create a comprehensive roadmap that outlines how token finance impacts businesses. As a front-runner in this field, CMS is invaluable to the mission of our foundation and the broader advancement of tokenization.’

‘Clair Wermers has demonstrated outstanding commitment. Her practical approach, combined with her deep expertise in these areas, makes her an invaluable asset to companies seeking guidance on tokenization. With Clair on your team, success is guaranteed.’

‘CMS is a leading international law firm that stands out for its deep expertise in tokenization and blockchain.’

‘What sets CMS apart is its client-centric approach, combining global reach with local expertise, innovative legal solutions, and exceptional communication. The firm’s strengths include in-depth regulatory knowledge, tailored legal strategies, and a strong commitment to collaboration and education.’

‘Clair truly stands out as an exceptional partner at CMS. Clair’s warm, friendly, and approachable nature makes it easy to engage with her on even the most complex legal issues. She’s always open for a genuine conversation, making sure everyone feels comfortable and heard, which is a rare quality in someone with such deep expertise in tokenization.’

‘What we value most about Clair is her incredible professionalism and vast knowledge. She doesn’t just understand the legal intricacies of blockchain and tokenization; she knows how to communicate them in a way that’s accessible and clear. Clair’s willingness to give back to the community and her passion for helping others understand the complexities of this field truly make her different.’

‘The team stands out due to its deep expertise in both Dutch legislation and the unique regulatory requirements faced by firms in the crypto and payments industries. What makes this practice truly unique is its ability to navigate the complex landscape of financial regulations swiftly and professionally.’

‘The team shows deep knowledge and professionalism. They are not only experts in their respective fields but are also extremely approachable and supportive, making complex legal matters more understandable. Leading lawyers, especially Karsten Bruinsma, demonstrate profound expertise in Dutch legislation and fintech-specific regulations, always offering clear, actionable advice that is perfectly suited to our needs.’

‘Osborne Clarke is practical and provides business-orientated advice that helped our business navigate the regulatory landscape and develop a strategy that was tailored to our risk appetite.’

‘They are responsive, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable about all areas of fintech. The team also delivers honest feedback in a timely manner (and not just what the client wants to hear), which is exactly what is needed in the emerging world of crypto asset regulations.’

‘Johannes de Jong is the best fintech lawyer in the Netherlands and provides legal advice that protects and advances business interests at the same time, which is not an easy thing to do. He staffs matters appropriately and has built a great team.’

‘Anka Langedijk led a regulatory application endeavour for our business effectively and efficiently and was also a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend the team strongly enough.’

‘Knowledgeable, practical and pragmatic.’

‘Dedicated, flexible, and professional.’

‘Their advice has been unfailingly sound and pragmatic, they anticipate questions and address them before they are raised, they are highly responsive, and they are very cost efficient.’

‘Their deep knowledge of and experience with Dutch and EU financial regulations is readily apparent. On a personal level, they are a complete pleasure to work with. I would recommend them unequivocally.’

‘Martijn quickly became a highly trusted advisor. In addition to being deeply experienced with a high level of expertise, Martijn is sharp, savvy, pragmatic, reachable, responsive, and highly professional and very affable. We have complete confidence with Martijn at the helm of our legal matters.’

‘Wendy Pronk is very bright, accessible, displays a strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, and is very pragmatic in the advice she provides. It is a pleasure to work with Wendy.’

‘Eva Laan has proven to be one of the strongest associates at the various external firms upon whom we rely. Eva is hardworking, smart, personable and client service-focused. She has been an asset to the team working on our legal matters.’

‘The team is very responsive. Their deliverables are of excellent quality. The team has a great understanding of the regulations and their analysis is thorough.’

‘Koen and the team are very prompt, they keep track of the deadlines and are always on top of any development. They care to understand the business model and propose solutions that align with our objectives.’

‘The team has experience in dealing with international companies and provides practical and actionable advice suited to the type of activity of their clients.’

‘The lawyers on the team are responsive and provide high-quality advice.’