DLA Piper‘s regulatory team works closely with the firm’s litigators and tax specialists to take on a broad variety of challenges, ranging from Dutch and European prudential and disclosure requirements to AML strictures and the licensing of new entrants to the Dutch market. Practice head Paul Hopman represents financial institutions, including banks and insurers, when facing investigations by the DNB, and also liaises with the central bank on behalf of market entrants seeking operating licenses. Aline Kiers assists crypto exchanges and other fintechs obtain licenses and meet AML regulations.
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  • ‘We collaborate with DLA in various legal procedures. They represent us with a strong team, they are capable and have sufficient knowledge and experience.’

  • ‘Deep knowledge of the industry, ability to translate NL regulatory requirements into an international setting, suggest practical and pragmatic solutions that are effective. Easy collaboration with the team. We appreciate the international connection between the DLA Piper regulatory and insurance teams.’

Key clients

  • ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
  • Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A.

Work highlights

Advised Rabobank and its Project Acorn team in regard to various regulatory matters.
Practice head

Paul Hopman

Other key lawyers

Aline Kiers; Milan Happé; Rik van Weenen