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Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Netherlands

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Osborne Clarke displays solid strength in the navigation of Dutch and EU financial regulations to assist banks aiming to build up their presence in the Netherlands. The team often interacts with the AFM to manage licensing procedures, with further skill in setting up new service offerings, governance advice and regulatory interpretation. In addition to regulatory expertise, the practice is regularly mandated by lenders, sponsors and borrowers to advise on financing matters, such as real estate, acquisition and leveraged financings. It is also noted for its highlights in refinancings.

Work Highlights

  • Osborne Clarke acted for ClearBank on a variety of regulatory issues, including governance-related matters, the establishment of banking branches and MiCAR advice.

Strengths

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Osborne Clarke stands out for its dedication and knowledge. The team is able to zoom out and find solutions.

Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondent
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Osborne Clarke gives very pragmatic advice and can move quickly. It has a good understanding of our business and can advise us while taking into account our business and commercial interests.

Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondent
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Osborne Clarke demonstrates a personal touch, genuine interest and excellent client-handling skills.

Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondent
Europe

We value Osborne Clarke's pragmatic, highly knowledgeable and creative approach. A culture of openness and approachability is in the the law firm's DNA and materialises on all levels in the team.

Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondent
Europe

Thanks to their market knowledge and frequent interactions with regulators, they always have a pragmatic way forward, even if matters get complex.

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Notable Practitioners

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Johannes de Jong
4
Band 4

Johannes de Jong is well equipped to advise financial institutions on licensing matters, product launches and compliance with AML guidelines. He is also regularly mandated by investment funds to assist with registration and approval procedures before the AFM.

Johannes de Jong is a senior partner with implacable knowledge of legislation and industry developments. He is very approachable and easy to communicate with.

Johannes de Jong gives practical and in-depth advice.

Johannes de Jong is a very client-oriented and easy-going lawyer who gives pragmatic advice and delivers within the given timeframes.

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Axel van der Staak
U
Up and Coming

Axel van der Staak leverages his experience in both lender and borrower-side matters, including acquisition financing, real estate finance and refinancings.

He is a very strong person in the team who is very approachable and likeable.

Axel van der Staak is very smart, easy to work with and commercial too.

Axel van der Staak is a very commercial and hands-on banking lawyer who is able to guide us towards the trends in the market. He is also pragmatic and solution-oriented.

He is always available on short notice and the quality of his work is outstanding. We also appreciate that he is very much aware of what is happening in the market and keeps us informed.

Axel van der Staak is a committed, knowledgeable and hands-on lawyer who is a pleasure to work with.

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Bas Zandvliet
Associates to watch

Senior associate Bas Zandvliet showcases activity for a number of corporates, private equity firms and financial institutions seeking assistance with financing arrangements. His work includes loan agreements, acquisition finance, financial restructurings and refinancings.

Bas Zandvliet consistently provides clear, practical and business-oriented legal advice. He is approachable, responsive and proactive in guiding us through complex transactions.

Bas Zandvliet quickly got to the heart of the matter and provided us with excellent assistance.

Working with Bas Zandvliet is very pleasant.

His legal sophistication combined with his strong understanding of the commercial drivers behind our decisions makes him a very valuable adviser.

Bas Zandvliet is a very talented local adviser who knows his business very well. He remained calm and cooperative all throughout the case.

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Osborne Clarke LLP

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Netherlands

Banking & Finance
U
Axel van der Staak
U
Up and Coming
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Bas Zandvliet
Associates to watch
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Banking & Finance: Regulatory
4
Johannes de Jong
4
Band 4
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