Baker McKenzie is well positioned to advise fintech clients from the payments services and digital banking sectors, assisting them in obtaining operating licenses from the AFM and DNB and in maintaining adherence to Dutch and EU regulatory frameworks, including PSD3. The practice is headed by Tim Alferink, who advises established banking clients on ongoing compliance with prudential requirements in addition to helping start-ups enter the market.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Reliable.’

  • ‘Professional and proactive.’

Key clients

  • Finom Payments B.V.
  • Chatham Financial Europe B.V.

Work highlights

Advised Finom Payments B.V. on various payment regulatory matters across the EU and other European jurisdictions, including on reverse solicitation and fine-tuning its regulatory strategy.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Corinne Schot; Tim Alferink