Mr Paul Hopman > DLA Piper > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

DLA Piper‘s regulatory team works closely with the firm’s litigators and tax specialists to take on a broad variety of challenges, ranging from Dutch and European prudential and disclosure requirements to AML strictures and the licensing of new entrants to the Dutch market. Practice head Paul Hopman represents financial institutions, including banks and insurers, when facing investigations by the DNB, and also liaises with the central bank on behalf of market entrants seeking operating licenses. Aline Kiers assists crypto exchanges and other fintechs obtain licenses and meet AML regulations.

The litigation and regulatory practice at DLA Piper in Amsterdam draws on its international network to advise on global disputes for domestic and international clients. The local team advises on the Dutch aspects of multi-jurisdictional disputes and also handles litigation before Dutch courts. Practice head Marnix Holtzer specialises in corporate litigation and alongside Michiel Coenraads advises clients on corporate governance for c-suite executives of listed companies. Financial services litigation is another focus of the firm, which often handles insolvency, crypto and funds litigation. Ewald Netten and Paul Hopman are the names to note with regards to financial litigation; they represent national and international banks and financial institutions. Janet Meesters is the go-to for construction litigation, and the team is also equipped to handle ESG and climate change-related disputes.