Ms Tessa Penninks > CMS > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Tessa Penninks spearheads the ‘highly knowledgeable’ team at CMS, which advises on a broad range of financial regulatory matters such as EU passporting, anti-money laundering legislation, payment services regulations, and licensing requirements. The firm is particularly skilled at navigating the regulations relating to international financial institutions, fintech companies, and the automotive industry. With his experience handling matters for both national and international fintech companies, Laurens Pronk also forms an essential part of the team.

The transportation practice at CMS, covering areas like public transportation, automotive, mobility services, and shipping, caters to a varied client base including public transport companies, financial institutions, insurers, and manufacturers. The team is steered by Petra Heemskerk and Tessa Penninks. Heemskerk, a public procurement law specialist, concentrates on public transport and mobility, with experience in advising on transport concessions and tenders. Penninks provides expert advice to clients in the automotive sector, particularly regarding finance and leasing solutions. Former co-head Herman Boersen is no longer actively involved in the firm’s transport practice.

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.