Utilising their global team across America, Asia, Europe, and the UK, Linklaters have experts across banking regulation, insurance, investment funds, and fintech. The firm is also competent in assisting regulated institutions with regulatory enforcement matters and criminal investigations relating to financial regulations. Andreas Van Impe has expertise in digital tools in the fintech market and assists with a wide range of regulatory concerns including banking regulations and alternative investment fund regulations. Etienne Dessy retired from the practice in November 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Financial Services team at Linklaters stands out because of its people. They combine exceptional technical expertise with a highly pragmatic approach.'
- 'Their ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business solutions makes them true partners to their clients. The collaboration is not only effective but also marked by genuine engagement and thoughtful follow-up.'
- ‘What truly sets the Linklaters Financial Services team apart is their combination of deep technical expertise and their practical, hands-on experience.'
- 'Their approach is consistently pragmatic, solution-oriented, and collaborative. This makes them not only excellent lawyers, but genuine strategic partners.'
- ‘Very reactive team, easy communication, perfect command of the law and regulatory practices.’
- ‘Andreas Van Impe is the perfect attorney to partner with. He is reactive, thinks ahead and provides great and efficient advice.’
Key clients
- Ageas
- AION Bank
- Belfius
- Candriam
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- Revolut
- Swift
- Wise
Work highlights
Advised Anbang/Dajia Insurance Group on the sale of Bank Nagelmackers to Caisse d’Epargne Hauts de France and supported the seller and Nagelmackers’ board through a complex, multi-authority regulatory approval process.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
Andreas Van Impe