Chambers Review
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FinTech Legal - Belgium
What the Team is Known For
Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick has a particularly strong practice in advising cryptocurrency companies, including crypto exchanges, on financial regulation in Belgium. The firm also assists FinTech and InsurTech companies with payments services regulation and transactional matters.
Strengths
Liedekerke provided critical advice on the Belgian regime supporting go-to-market strategies for the clients. They were adaptable, pragmatic and commercial.
They adopted a tailor-made approach based on our activities and way of conducting business. They have been very detail-oriented and helped us further in understanding tricky situations.
Liedekerke demonstrated strong sector-specific knowledge, not only of the insurance industry as a whole, but also of the operational realities and regulatory obligations specific to our business.
We value their ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical, business-oriented guidance. They are proactive, responsive, and well versed in how innovation and regulation interact.
Work Highlights
Liedekerke advised Apple on Belgian payments regulations relating to the roll-out of third-party instalment finance on the Apple Pay platform.
Notable practitioners
Tom Van Dyck heads the Financial Regulation practice at Liedekerke. He often advises FinTech companies and payment service providers on financial regulations such as AML and VASP.
Tom Van Dyck is a financial services regulatory expert. He is extremely user-friendly and commercial in his approach to preparing advice.
Tom stands apart with his rare combination of deep expertise, clarity in communication, and a calm, pragmatic approach.
Tom Van Dyck is technically strong and always delivers for his clients.