Osborne Clarke‘s team is 'responsive, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable about all areas of fintech'. Under the leadership of Johannes de Jong, the group is well versed in handling regulatory matters in the fintech space, and has been kept busy assisting with license applications relating to crypto, e-money and payments. Juliet de Graaf assists with securities matters and contractual issues. Anka Langedijk is a name to note.
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‘Osborne Clarke is practical and provides business-orientated advice that helped our business navigate the regulatory landscape and develop a strategy that was tailored to our risk appetite.'
'They are responsive, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable about all areas of fintech. The team also delivers honest feedback in a timely manner (and not just what the client wants to hear), which is exactly what is needed in the emerging world of crypto asset regulations.’
‘Johannes de Jong is the best fintech lawyer in the Netherlands and provides legal advice that protects and advances business interests at the same time, which is not an easy thing to do. He staffs matters appropriately and has built a great team.'
'Anka Langedijk led a regulatory application endeavour for our business effectively and efficiently and was also a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend the team strongly enough.’
Key clients
- Airbnb
- Payabl.
- Banking Circle
- BUX
- ClearBank Europe
- MoonPay
- ING Bank N.V.
- PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l.
- XXImo
- Van Eck Asset Management B.V.
Work highlights
- Advising ClearBank Europe N.V. on obtaining a full banking licence in the Netherlands.
- Advising MoonPay on the first MiCAR licence to be submitted in the EU.
- Assisting the client with obtaining its EMI licence from the Dutch Central Bank; this was the first e-money licence application in the Netherlands with a sole focus on serving crypto platforms.
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.
Juliet de Graaf
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Anka Langedijk
Practice head
Johannes de Jong
Other key lawyers
Juliet de Graaf; Anka Langedijk