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Houthoff

FinTech Legal

FinTech Guide 2026 : Netherlands


Houthoff

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FinTech Legal - Netherlands

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Houthoff has top-tier practices in restructuring and insolvency, dispute resolution and investment funds. Its FinTech practice leverages expertise from its highly capable regulatory, IT and data privacy teams.
Strengths

Houthoff's team is practical, down to earth and efficient.

The Houthoff team is quick, practical and provides insightful advice.

The Houthoff team is knowledgeable and use previous experience to guide clients.

Houthoff is a professional law firm which provides tailored advice related to concrete situations for the client.

Work Highlights

Houthoff advised eToro on the implications of MiCAR for its registration in the Netherlands.

Notable practitioners
Lisanne Haarman

Lisanne Haarman is counsel at Houthoff's. She advises clients on financial regulations, particularly relating to licence applications. She also acts in FinTech acquisitions.

Lisanne’s passion for her clients and the industry is clear. She puts real effort into her industry presence and connections.

Lisanne is an excellent professional and very responsive. She has a practical approach and is highly knowledgeable.


Berry van Wijk

Berry van Wijk has expertise in payments, cryptocurrency and AML in FinTech, and has additional capabilities in insurance regulation and InsurTech.

Berry stands out for her deep regulatory expertise. She combines technical precision with a practical mindset, making her advice legally sound and business-relevant.


Gijs Hamelijnck
Gijs Hamelijnck is a senior associate specialising in financial services regulation. He has strong expertise in InsurTech matters and insurance regulation more broadly, including Solvency II, as well as payments law matters and PSD2 compliance.

Gijs has a real can-do attitude and is someone we would pick up the phone to without hesitation on even the most complex of queries.

Gijs Hamelijnck is a reliable and knowledgeable adviser in financial regulatory matters. He combines legal precision with a practical mindset and is responsive to client needs.

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