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Michiel Claassen

Michiel Claassen

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Netherlands

3 years ranked

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About

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Europe

Practice Areas

Equipped with over 15 years of experience in financial law, partner Michiel Claassen leads the Financial Regulatory team. Michiel provides legal, strategic and commercial advice on financial regulatory issues.

Highly regarded for his work in the Dutch credit sector, Michiel assists financial companies with all aspects of financial regulatory law including financial, privacy and anti-money laundering aspects. He is highly specialized in working with fintech companies, investment firms and funds.

Career

FIZ advocaten, Partner, 2016

// Lauxtermann advocaten, Attorney at Law, 2013

// AKD, Attorney at Law, 2007

// Ministery of Finance, Policy officer, 2005

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Netherlands

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Michiel Claassen often advises on international sanction and anti-money laundering compliance, with further experience representing clients in financial regulatory matters such as AFM licensing applications.

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Strengths

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  • Michiel is likeable and knowledgeable. We consider him to be a true, trusted adviser.

    Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide

  • I am very happy with the knowledge, skills and vision of Michiel Claassen. It is easy to level with him. I consider him to be a partner in business, not just a legal adviser.

    Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide

  • Michiel Claassen is a very knowledgeable and skilled top-notch lawyer with a friendly personality. As a client, I experienced that he goes the extra mile for you.

    Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide

  • Michiel Claassen is proactive and very approachable. He understands how our business works and what we are looking for.

    Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide

  • Michiel Claassen is an expert in his field with extensive legal knowledge. He is always available when needed and consistently delivers.

    Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide

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