Stibbe‘s financial regulation team counts major banks, insurers and investment firms amongst its clients, representing them in investigations by and litigation against the DNB and AFM, and also assists new market entrants secure licenses for their operations in the Netherlands. Practice co-head Rogier Raas has considerable experience acting opposite Dutch regulators and is also tasked with overseeing financial service providers’ ongoing compliance with regulatory frameworks. Alongside him is Roderik Vrolijk, a specialist in the launch of new financial and fintech products, who also advises payment systems companies on the regulatory aspects of M&A deals.
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‘Rogier Raas is an excellent lawyer, pragmatic and always on the ball.’
‘Very strong regulatory practice, working to tight deadlines and providing commercial, pragmatic advice.’
‘Roderik Vrolijk is very commercial and understands what the client wants. His pragmatism sets him apart from the crowd.’
‘The regulatory practice at Stibbe is very user-friendly and commercial. They are clearly very experienced in engaging with the regulators in the Netherlands. We frequently go to Stibbe for high profile and time sensitive matters as we know they are reliable and will keep the wider commercial picture in mind.’
‘Particular kudos should go to Roderik Vrolijk - he is very responsive and commercial, and understands our key drivers when instructed.’
‘High level of commitment and level of knowledge.’
‘Very practical and commercial advice.’
‘Roderik Vrolijk is excellent.’
Clients clés
- ABN AMRO
- AEGON Bank/KNAB Bank
- Amsterdam Trade Bank
- Apollo Global Management Inc.
- Ardonagh Europe
- Argentex Group Plc
- Athora Netherlands
- BNP Paribas
- EY
- ING Bank
Points forts
- Advised Nuvei Corporation on the acquisition of Payaut B.V. and a restructuring related to its delisting.
- Acted as Ardonagh’s Dutch counsel in respect of the regulatory aspects of the acquisition and integration of several Dutch insurance brokerage groups, including Léons, Bridge, Eekhout and Niesten.
- Acted as counsel to the newly established Dutch subsidiary of Loomis Sayles & Company.
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Responsable de la pratique
Rogier Raas; Roderik Vrolijk
Autres avocats clés
Soeradj Ramsanjhal; Ingrid Viertelhauzen