Bird & Bird boasts a ‘very thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape’, handling a mix of fintech matters, ACM fine appeals, blockchain mandates and multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance. Andries Doets joined the firm in October 2024 and is noted for his ability to advise financial services corporations and social media companies on the full gamut of the sector. Doets is supported by Joost van Roosmalen.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape and how to navigate political complex topics and discussions with the regulator .’
- ‘An outstanding law firm that has consistently provided us with effective and practical solutions, whether in straightforward matters or highly complex situations.'
- 'An ability to combine deep legal expertise with genuine commercial understanding. They don’t just give legal advice; they think alongside us, see issues from our perspective, and always aim to find outcomes that best support our business goals.'
- 'The team’s strengths lie in their responsiveness, clarity of communication, and pragmatic problem-solving. Their cross-border experience and familiarity with international standards make them a reliable partner for global business operations.’
- ‘They stand out for their approachability and willingness to collaborate closely with clients. There is a clear sense of partnership, they are not distant advisers, but rather trusted counterparts who invest time to truly understand our business and objectives.’
Key clients
- Mastercard Europe S.A.
- European Commission
- ABB E-Mobility B.V.
- Verenigde Bitcoinbedrijven Nederland
- Saldodipje
- Dutch Bar Association
- Intrum
Work highlights
Lead contractor for the pan-European blockchain regulatory sandbox, a three year landmark project for the European Commission at the intersection of regulation and innovation with an important emphasis on LegalTech.
Advising and representing Mastercard in two high profile matters where the Dutch regulator ACM enforces the European Union Interchange Fee Regulation by imposing fines on several market players.
Representing 2Tokens and consortium partners Asset Blocks, ABN Amro and Rabobank regarding their jointly submitted use-case to explore a wide variety of possible regulatory questions related to various types of payments in stablecoin around a tokenized security.
Practice head
Andries Doets
Other key lawyers
Pauline Kuipers; Joost van Roosmalen