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
6 December 2024
De Brauw advises Parcom on its acquisition of Robin Radar
De Brauw advises Parcom on its acquisition of Robin Radar, a leading developer of radar systems specialised in detecting and tracking small flying objects.
6 December 2024De Brauw advises BlackFin on the acquisition of IBS Capital Allies
De Brauw is advising BlackFin Capital Partners on the acquisition of IBS Capital Allies, the leading independent wealth manager in the Netherlands, with over €5 billion in assets under management, from its current shareholders.
6 December 2024De Brauw advises Pollen Street Capital on its acquisition of Keylane Group from Waterland
De Brauw advises Pollen Street Capital on its acquisition of Keylane Group from Waterland. Keylane is Northern Europe’s leading SaaS provider of core insurance software.
“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
25 November 2024
The Netherlands takes first step towards implementing CSDDD
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) entered into force on 25 July 2024, and EU member states have until 26 July 2026 to adopt the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with the CSDDD. In the Netherlands, a draft implementing bill was published on 18 November 2024. The draft bill is open for public consultation until 29 December 2024.
24 October 2024Sustainability 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.
