The ‘highly professional and experienced’ financial regulatory group at Houthoff, headed by Berry van Wijk, is particularly sought-after in the insurance regulation space. Additionally, the team is well-equipped to advise on DORA implementation mandates, cryptocurrency regulation matters and AFM applications. Practice lead van Wijk possesses expertise in the automotive, fintech and professional services sectors. Juan Vervuurt stands out on corporate compliance reviews, while Lisanne Haarman assists with regulatory matters pertaining to M&A transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is highly professional and experienced. Good communication of results between team members and they are easy to contact. The team is well known within the automotive business.'
- 'With a long history working with Houthoff we do not need to spend much time on explaining our business and environment.’
- ‘Individual team members are easy to contact and fast responding. A pleasure to speak to the team members. Highly skilled and experienced in the relevant cases.’
Key clients
- Credit Agricole / Interbank
- eToro
- Corporation Service Company (CSC)
- DAS Nederlandse Rechtsbijstand Verzekeringsmaatschappij N.V.
- Nationale Nederlanden Group NV
- Stellantis Financial Services Nederland
- De Goudse N.V.
- Goldman Sachs
- Marshberry
- Citigroup Global Markets Limited
- Zurich Insurance Group
- AG Insurance
Work highlights
Offering advice to Corporation Service Company (CSC) and its subsidiary Intertrust on legal regulatory matters in relation to Dutch AML and trust legislation.
Advising Goldman Sachs International as Dutch legal counsel on the 2024 updates of their Structured Securities Programme.
Acting as adviser to Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance NL on various financial regulatory matters in connection with ceasing its business in the Netherlands, including the structuring of the board and the scope of DORA.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Berry van Wijk
Other key lawyers
Juan Vervuurt; Lisanne Haarman; Gijs Hamelijnck