Expertise/Financial Markets
& Regulation
Financial Markets & Regulation
Financial Services Industry experts
... advising financial firms on complex matters driven or affected by the supervision and regulation of the financial services industry. We:
- assist large national and international groups of banks, insurance companies, investment firms and other financial firms involved in complex M&A and capital markets transactions;
- advise on securities offering rules, the listing and trading of financial instruments, market abuse issues, and financial market infrastructures as experts in market regulation; and
- provide expertise for financial firms on all elements of licensing; governance and the structure of business operations; the structuring of financial services and products; regulatory capital issues and compliance with other rules of prudential supervision; and recovery and resolution.
Our experts are actively involved in legislative processes and, as lecturers and speakers, also contribute to the academic development of the supervision and regulation of the wider financial services industry.
Our AML practice group provide specialist advice on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation, the implementation of AML in policies and agreements and on dealings with regulators.
Recent Matters
31 July 2024
De Brauw assists Aquiline on its sale of Quintes
De Brauw is advising Aquiline Capital Partners on the sale of its stake in Quintes, one of the largest independent insurance brokers in the Netherlands, together with the other shareholders being Gijsbert van de Nieuwegiessen (founder) and key management, to Brown & Brown, Inc.
16 April 2024De Brauw advises Rabobank on EUR 1 billion tender offer for Rabobank Certificates
De Brauw advises Rabobank on EUR 1 billion tender offer for Rabobank Certificates
10 January 2024De Brauw advises IMC on update of its corporate holding structure with new U.S. global parent company
On 21 December 2023, IMC announced the update of its corporate holding structure. The firm created a new U.S. holding company, known as IMC Global Holdings LLC, to become the global parent company for the IMC group of companies. IMC took this step to better position itself to achieve its strategic growth agenda. The new structure will enable IMC to operate on a more level playing field with its peers, who are mainly U.S. based, including from a legal, regulatory and regulatory capital requirements perspective.
“With a good knowledge base, the team is composed such that on any subject service can be delivered instantly. Integration of law, regulation, network and governance is a strength.”
Insights
24 October 2024
Sustainability claims: managing regulatory and other risks as intolerance for greenwashing grows
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are now critical drivers for companies – there is no getting around it. Companies often make significant ESG efforts. But when they wish to – or have to – communicate about these efforts, a growing web of regulations becomes relevant. This, coupled with increasingly active authorities who are on the look-out for greenwashing practices, means that it can be hard to establish what is, and what is not, allowed or required. Below, we will summarise the state of play and also look ahead.
12 July 2024De Brauw contributes Netherlands chapter to ICLG - fintech 2024
De Brauw's chapter in the 2024 edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide - Fintech provides a detailed overview of the fintech landscape, market developments, and regulatory regime in the Netherlands. The chapter reflects on the Netherlands' position as a global frontrunner in fintech, highlighting its strong business climate, digital infrastructure, and innovative companies such as Adyen, CM.com, Floryn, Mollie, neobank Bunq, Buckaroo, Bitfury, BUX, Online Payment Platform, and Flow Traders.
12 June 2024Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive gets the green light
After a difficult and lengthy process, the EU Council formally adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on 24 May 2024. This completes the legislative process.
