Houthoff‘s ’eye for detail’ allows it to oversee clients’ ongoing regulatory obligations, handling matters of AML compliance and risk assessments for their Dutch and European operations. Berry van Wijk steers the team’s efforts, helping financial services clients implement regulatory requirements and liaising with regulators on their behalf. Lisanne Haarman assists with regulations governing payment services and cryptocurrencies.
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‘Prompt action and reaction, with an eye for thoroughness.’
‘Good, clear communication and an eye for detail.’
‘The team really works together. Our main contact is a partner specialised in banking an finance. She works efficiently together with her associates. If we have a question related to contract law or employment law for instance, it can also be answered quickly and efficiently.’
‘The people of Houthoff know a lot about existing laws and legislation, and the developments and the positions the most important stakeholders take. But they also have a very good understanding of the unique position our company holds in the market. Their knowledge and know-how and our effective brainstorm sessions really helps our company grow.’
'The team has a great deal of knowledge in this field.'
Key clients
- Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance/Interbank
- Credit Suisse
- U.S. Bank
- eToro
- Stellantis Financial Services Nederland
- De Goudse N.V.
- Nationale Nederlanden
- DAS Rechtsbijstand
- Corporation Service Company
- Qonto
Work highlights
Advised Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance NL on various financial regulatory matters being discussed with supervisors following the approval to cease its business in the Netherlands.
Advised eToro on the governance of knowledge and screening procedures for the board of directors.
Advised Qonto on digital invoicing solutions and its under-consideration expansion of its business into other EU Member States, including the Netherlands.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Berry van Wijk
Other key lawyers
Juan Vervuurt; Lisanne Haarman