Department profile
CMS

FinTech Legal

FinTech Guide 2026 : Netherlands


CMS

Rankings

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FinTech Legal - Netherlands

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

CMS primarily assists FinTech clients through its TMT and banking and finance departments. The firm advises on the regulatory aspects of tokens and other distributed ledger technology matters, digital identity and MiCAR issues.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised Lemonade Insurance on data protection and financial regulatory compliance matters relating to its operations in the Netherlands.

Strengths

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  • CMS has expertise and entrepreneurial thinking with a balanced risk understanding.

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  • The CMS team is proactive, pragmatic, quick and provides clear advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Clair Wermers
    Band 3Clair Wermers

    Clair Wermers

    Clair Wermers is a partner in the firm's corporate/M&A practice group. Her practice involves corporate and securities law matters, while she also often assists clients with financial regulatory advice. Wermers has particular expertise in handling security token offerings.
    • It is wonderful working with Clair Wermers.

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  • Band 3Tessa Penninks
    Band 3Tessa Penninks

    Tessa Penninks

    Tessa Penninks heads the firm's financial services team in the Netherlands. Her clients include international banks, payment service providers and startups. She has particular expertise in regulatory matters, often advising clients on PSD2, DORA and anti-money laundering.

    • Tessa is very sensible, calm and a very safe pair of hands.

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    • Tessa Penninks has in-depth knowledge and knows what we need. It is great working with her.

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Ranked Individuals at CMS (2)

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