The ‘thoughtful and hands-on’ Michiel Claassen heads the financial regulatory practice group at FIZ advocaten B.V., which serves as a reliable adviser to domestic banks, corporations and fintech entities. Claasen is adept at handling regulatory investigations, the drafting of bond terms, cryptocurrency mandates and DNB compliance. He is supported by Jurian Snijders and Youri Tonino, who are highly sought-after among clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Michiel Claassen is a very reliable and pro-active lawyer, and very responsive. Jurian Snijders and Youri Tonono are also highly recommended.’
- ‘Great in depth and hands on knowledge of the mortgage and financial law sector. They help with practical solutions to difficult problems and are always happy to help quickly.’
- ‘The team offers in-depth knowledge and experience within banking & finance services.’
- ‘Michiel Claassen and Jurian Snijders have a very personal and proactive approach. They have in-debt knowledge. What I appreciate a lot is that they think beyond the scope of mere legal advice.'
- ‘Michiel Claassen is thoughtful and hands-on.'
- ‘As a boutique firm, it offers a strong combination of expertise and practical experience, particularly in the Dutch mortgage sector.'
Key clients
- CMIS Nederland B.V.
- Credit Management & Investors Solutions B.V. (CMIS)
- Adaxio B.V.
- Coöperatie VGZ
- WebFin Leningen B.V. and Webfin Financieringen B.V.
- Fenerantis B.V.
- BCMGlobal Nederland B.V.
- Vesting Finance
- ESGood B.V.
Practice head
Michiel Claassen
Other key lawyers
Jurian Snijders; Youri Tonino