Covering the entire scope of financial regulatory matters, NautaDutilh has extensive knowledge of the European and Belgian financial services regulatory framework, allowing them to provide advice to national and international credit institutions, investment firms, credit providers, and cryptocurrency asset providers. The team advises clients across the drafting and implementation of legislation, corporate governance and compliance, and regulatory and contractual aspects of new financial services. Practice head Anne Fontaine has expertise in central securities depositories and securities settlement systems. She advises foreign financial institutions on provision of services in Belgium on a cross-border basis. Pierre De Pauw specialises in clearing and settlement systems, regulatory aspects of banking, licensing applications, and cross-border M&A transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has a deep expertise of financial services regulation, is very responsive and covers a broad range of practices.’
- ‘Anne Fontaine is really reliable, available and responds quickly. The analysis is always great and business/client oriented. ’
- ‘Highly professional and approachable team. Have an excellent understanding of the Belgian market. Always meet deadlines and proactively reach out.’
- ‘Pierre de Pauw and Anne Fontaine are in our opinion very strong regarding Financial services in Belgium ’
- ‘People are outstanding law professionals. Very responsive and work in a timely manner/very knowledgeable of the legal framework related to payment services The collaboration is fluid and easy on a day-to-day business.’
- ‘Very knowledgeable and responsive.’
Key clients
- ABN AMRO Bank
- American Express
- Bank Degroof Petercam
- Euroclear
- ING Bank
- Klarna Bank
- Triodos Bank
- Uber
Work highlights
Advised Bank Degroof Petercam on various banking and financial regulation topics.
Advised a Consortium in obtaining regulatory approvals from the National Bank of Belgium for the acquisition of qualifying holdings in a Belgian payment institution.
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Practice head
Anne Fontaine
Other key lawyers
Pierre De Pauw