Loyens & Loeff's financial regulatory team, led by the 'highly trusted advisor' Martijn Schoonewille, is a key contact among private equity players, banks, and financial services corporations. Schoonewille heads the practice alongside Roderik Boogaard, who is adept at handling ESG financial compliance, fund regulation issues, and filing matters for domestic and global investors, asset management companies, and venture capital entities. Wendy Pronk is a standout member of the team who ‘displays a mastery' of financial services law and regulation, alongside being particularly well-versed in the alternative investment space.
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- ‘The firm's advice has been unfailingly sound and pragmatic. 'They very quickly understood the nuances of our fintech service. The team anticipates questions and addresses them before they are raised.'
- 'They are highly responsive, always completely up to speed. Their deep knowledge of and experience with Dutch and EU financial regulations and corporate governance is readily apparent.'
- 'On a personal level, they are a complete pleasure to work with. I cannot fathom being better serviced than we have been with Loyens & Loeff, and I see them as long-term partners with our company. I can recommend Loyens & Loeff unequivocally.’
- ‘Martijn Schoonewille very quickly proved to be a highly trusted advisor. In addition to being very seasoned with a deep level of substantive expertise, Martijn is sharp, savvy, pragmatic, accessible, responsive, highly professional, and very affable. His advice has been perfect at every turn.'
Key clients
- GTCR
- Fourthline B.V.
- Open Bank S.A.
- TenneT Reinsurance N.V.
- Willis Towers Watson
- Santander Consumer Finance
- AlpInvest
- CSC
- Rabobank
- Univé
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- Waterland Private Equity
- CVC DIF
- EQT Life Sciences
Work highlights
Advising GTCR, a leading private equity firm, as Dutch regulatory counsel in its sale of the Worldpay group for $24.25 billion.
Assisting Wealth Management Partners N.V. with obtaining an AIFMD license with MiFID top up from the AFM.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Martijn Schoonewille; Roderik Boogaard
Other key lawyers
Wendy Pronk; Anne Remmers