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Martijn Schoonewille

Martijn Schoonewille

Europe 2026

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Martijn Schoonewille, attorney at law, chairs the Financial Markets & Products group and is a member of the firm's Opinion Committee.

Martijn acts as counsel to financial institutions – including banks, investment firms, fund managers, trading platforms, payment institution and insurers – on legal and financial regulatory aspects of their businesses and transactions in the Netherlands and, where relevant, the continental European markets. In addition, he specialises in advising financial institutions, sponsors and corporate clients in a variety of public and private, equity and debt offerings.

He is one of the driving forces behind the Loyens & Loeff Innovation & Tech Academy and has a particular interest in artificial intelligence, smart contracts and DLT uses in financial markets.

With a background in Corporate/M&A, Martijn was seconded in 2008 to an investment bank. From the beginning of 2010 to the end of 2012 he was based in Loyens & Loeff’s London office.

Martijn lectures frequently on financial regulatory, FinTech and ESG topics at Dutch universities and international conferences.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.loyensloeff.com/people/martijn-schoonewille/.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Netherlands

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Martijn Schoonewille is respected for his ability to advise clients on the regulatory approvals of M&A transactions in the financial sector. His practice also encompasses compliance mandates, licensing authorisations and interactions with financial regulators.

Strengths

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  • Martijn Schoonewille is a great professional with detailed knowledge in his field of expertise.

    Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
  • He is very keen on making sure that whatever advice he provides is sound. He also goes a step further to make sure we have a good solution.

    Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
  • Martijn is a very sharp, experienced lawyer with a strong sense for client needs.

    Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide

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