Under the joint leadership of Jurian Snijders and Youri Tonino , FIZ advocaten B.V. is regularly called-upon for its expertise in real estate securitisations, multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance mandates, and structural finance overhauls. Snijders is particularly recognised for his 'excellent leadership and deep expertise in financial law’. Tonino is considered a go-to contact for insurance companies, residential property investment companies and offshore marine operators. Michiel Claasen is a further key team member.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Sharp expertise in structured finance, financial regulation, and restructuring and a strong track record in the Dutch mortgage market.'
- ‘Jurian Snijders has exceptional leadership and deep expertise in financial law. Under his guidance, FIZ has grown into one of the Netherlands' most respected boutique firms, known for its excellence in structured finance, regulatory matters, and complex transactions.'
- ‘FIZ is not just responding on our legal advise needs, they also think well ahead, taking initiative and working with us so we can achieve the best results. FIZ is open, transparent and not pretentious.'
- 'Just a very good practice and great people to work with. Their knowledge on Structured Finance, Restructuring and Financial Regulatory is well recognised in the market and all made use of by us.’
- ‘The FIZ team is very approachable, timelines are short and their advice is not only legally sound but also effective in practice.'
- ‘FIZ Advocaten distinguishes itself as a premier legal practice with a client-centered approach that sets it apart from its peers.'
Key clients
- Credit Management & Investor Solutions B.V.
- On The Move Finance B.V.
- BCMGlobal Netherlands B.V.
- Quion Group
- N26 Hypotheken B.V.
- Vesting Finance Servicing B.V. (part of Arrow Group)
- Webfin Holding B.V.
- Webfin Financieringen
- Behouden Huis
- Lender & Spender
- Arrow Global
- N-Sea Holding B.V.
Work highlights
Providing strategic and legal guidance to an innovative equity release platform in setting up its investment platform to prepare for future capital market funding rounds.
Provided extensive legal support to innovative automotive professional lease provider, as it establishes its business-to-business automotive lease products and dedicated structured funding platform.
Advised on the impact of an 'amortisation event' in a €500m+ mortgage loan warehouse transaction, including the sale of the warehouse portfolio to another investor’s funding structure.
Practice head
Jurian Snijders; Youri Tonino
Other key lawyers
Michiel Claasen