Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Simont Braun
Financial services expertise and guidance
We advise a broad range of clients on financial services and regulatory matters, including:
In this regulated and technical sector, our team supports clients across advisory, contractual and litigation matters. Our clientele ranges from established financial institutions—such as banks, funds, credit providers and investment firms—to innovative FinTech players active in payments, e‑money and crypto‑assets.
Compliant financial products and services
We help clients anticipate and implement regulatory developments to ensure ongoing compliance. Our advice covers key financial regulations, including MiFID II, PSD2 and AML requirements. We monitor regulatory and market developments, balancing legal compliance with commercial and customer‑friendly solutions, particularly in digital environments. We also assist in structuring secure contractual relationships.
Assistance with regulators and in court
We assist clients before Belgian regulators (NBB, FSMA, FPS Economy), notably in licensing, product approvals, governance and remediation. In cooperation with Simont Braun’s Dispute Resolution team, we represent clients before courts, arbitral tribunals and Ombudsman services.
Tech‑savvy
Our practice has strong expertise in digital finance, FinTech and RegTech.
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Simont Braun is well known for its expertise advising clients on regulatory issues in the insurance and banking spheres. The team assists banks with the launch of new products, as well as compliance with a full range of EU regulations. It also represents payment service providers in their interactions with financial regulators.
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Simont Braun assisted Aion Bank with the regulatory aspects of its saving products offering.
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Simont Braun is my law firm of choice in Belgium. The team are extremely knowledgeable, fast and client-friendly, and they deliver what clients need.
Simont Braun has a flexible team who are ready to put in the hours whenever the necessity arises.
It is a real added value to be able to rely on an organisation that knows its client, masters its field of expertise and provides strong leadership during complicated business times like Simont Braun.
Simont Braun adopts a straightforward, pragmatic approach to our enquiries, truly acting as a business partner.
Simont Braun have excellent knowledge of the banking and financial sector, enabling them to quickly understand our needs and issues. It is a dynamic and pragmatic team.
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Joan Carette is a valuable asset in negotiations or in the management of disputes.
Joan Carette has built a strong understanding of our business and provided several points of critical advice to support us.
Joan Carette has excellent experience in regulatory matters.
Joan Carette offers excellent understanding and vision.
Joan is a true expert in her fields with great commercial vision. She is able to handle very complex matters and ensures that her advice is easy to understand and implement.
Philippe De Prez acts for a range of prominent financial institutions, as well as international fintech and digital finance providers, on contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters, such as compliance with legislation and the launch of innovative products, including crypto-asset mandates.
Philippe De Prez has really broad knowledge of the financial law landscape.
Philippe De Prez has a very business-oriented mind and always tries to highlight possible concerns.
Philippe De Prez is a very accessible and professional lawyer.
Philippe De Prez is an experienced partner who helps us greatly to move forward in the Belgian market. He has deep knowledge of local regulations.
Philippe provides excellent client service, being responsive, clear and approachable.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory
Banking & Finance: Regulatory
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Philippe De Prez
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