Banking & Finance
Our specialisms
Capital markets / Regulatory / Finance, cross border transactions / Financial litigation (Banking litigation) / Fintech / Insolvency & restructuring.
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 2020 - 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 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, including Travix, 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."
Chambers Europe 2017 - Banking & Finance - Band 5
What the team is known for
Handles asset-based lending and investment grade facilities on a domestic and international basis. Acts for Dutch, European and global banks on banking litigation and maintains keen insight into FinTech industries and innovative payment services.
Strengths
“The team provides quality advice and is able to work well in a cross-border transaction.”
“The team is very sector-focused and spots developments in the market.”
Work highlights
Acted for Barents International on a EUR90 million facilities agreement arranged by ABN AMRO and ABN AMRO Commercial Finance.
Acted for Cortland Capital Market Services as Dutch counsel on a USD33 million senior secured term loan facility agreement.
Significant clients
RBS, Silicon Valley Bank, Raiffeisen Bank International, HSH Nordbank, Rocket Internet.
Notable practitioners
Joris van Horzen handles FinTech and payment services as well as finance transactions. Sources view him as “responsive, practical and in tune with the concerns of banks. He is adept in articulating the distinctions between Dutch and US law.” He acted for Brand Loyalty Group on a EUR125 million facility agreement arranged by Deutsche Bank and ING.
