Banking & Finance
Our specialisms
Capital markets / Regulatory / Finance, cross border transactions / Financial litigation (Banking litigation) / Fintech / Insolvency & restructuring / Specialist Dispute Resolution
The financial market is constantly influenced by stricter rules of conduct, new requirements for capital and more complex European legislation. We support our clients to anticipate future rules and regulations in agile and efficient ways. We originate, structure and execute cross-border transactions.
Our specialist lawyers advise both on contentious, as well as non-contentious matters regarding regulation, business and compliance and financial transactions. We support financial institutions in disputes and proceedings about the care and information duties, prospectus liability and mass claims. We provide guidance to clients when a company is in distress and help them find the best way forward.
"We support our clients to anticipate future rules and regulations in agile and efficient ways. We originate, structure and execute cross-border transactions"
We advise on all aspects of FinTech. We support banks and major financial institutions as well as growth companies looking to invest in venture capital, new technology or innovative strategies. We help clients to leverage technological innovation, support them in protecting and enhancing their technology and establish efficient compliance with applicable law and regulation.
We work with a broad spectrum of clients in the financial sector including banks, insurers, pension funds, payment institutions, listed corporations and investors. We are experienced across numerous sectors and multiple jurisdictions worldwide.
When expertise of other jurisdictions is required, we have access to over 150 law firms in 100 jurisdictions across the globe.
Market recognition
Chambers Fintech 2021 - Fintech Legal - Band 1
What the team is known for
Kennedy Van der Laan is an independent Dutch law firm with offices in Amsterdam and Eindhoven. It has market-leading practices in the areas of technology contracting, data protection and financial services regulation. With one of the largest dedicated FinTech teams in the Netherlands, the firm is able to assist large financial institutions alongside a suite of scale-up FinTechs. In addition, Kennedy Van der Laan has a portfolio of LegalTech solutions available to clients.
Strengths
"The firm has a good mix of financial regulatory strength and an outstanding technology practice."
"Kennedy Van der Laan has specialists for several legal fields - it's a one-stop shop for our legal challenges in complex situations. It's also an approachable and down-to-earth law firm. There's a core team there that's been at the firm for a long time."
Work highlights
Assisted a bank in a range of matters, including in relation to licence applications, wallets and payments-based lending products.
Notable practitioners
Joris van Horzen heads the FinTech team and specialises in payments, alternative lending and the regulatory elements relevant to IT contracting in the FinTech space. An interviewee describes him as "one of the few guys in the Netherlands who really does financial regulatory work in this space." A market insider says: "Joris has a very straightforward style of communication, is an expert in his field and is a pleasure to work with." "He's got great payments expertise," highlights one peer.
Chambers Fintech 2020 - Fintech Legal - Band 1
What the team is known for
With one of the largest dedicated FinTech teams in the Netherlands, the firm is able to assist large financial institutions alongside a suite of scaleup FinTechs. In addition, Kennedy Van der Laan has a portfolio of LegalTech solutions it can offer to clients.
Strengths
"We operate in a highly delicate regulatory environment due to issues from banks and our competitors. Kennedy Van der Laan is able to help us with the most difficult matters in this regard."
"It's a full-service firm. They have spent a lot of effort in understanding blockchain, especially regarding new issues coming up. They're really well known for blockchain solutions, for robo-advising and for AI matters."
Work highlights
Advised several large online booking agents, on the implications of PSD2 and the scope of the Interchange Fee Regulation.
Notable practitioners
Joris van Horzen heads the FinTech team and specialises in payments, alternative lending and the regulatory elements relevant to IT contracting in the FinTech space. An interviewee describes him as "one of the pioneers in this context, I think. A real FinTech lawyer." Another market insider says: "Joris is really a good guy with a great sense of humour. I love the laid-back approach."
