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Provided by Tessa Penninks
Tessa Penninks is a partner in the Banking & Finance Practice Area Group and heads the Financial Services Team of CMS Netherlands.
Tessa advises financial institutions as banks, credit providers, payment service providers, insurers, FinTech/InsurTech companies and leasing companies in the field of, among other things, financial supervision regulations, market-entry (licensing application and European Passport notification) and anti-money laundering regulations, including the contact with the regulator in this regard.
In addition, Tessa is particularly involved in the preparation and review of contractual documents regarding financial products and services, leasing and securities. Tessa also advises in disputes and litigation in these areas.
Member of the Dutch Finance Houses Association (legal commission)
Member of Holland FinTech
Member of the Women in financial services "Wifs“
Association for Financial Law (VvFR)
Dutch, English
Grotius Academy for Post-Graduate Law Studies
Financing and Security
Utrecht University
Dutch Law (Economy-related Public and Company Law)
Utrecht University
Dutch Law (Private Law)
Provided by Chambers
Tessa Penninks heads the firm's FinTech team in the Netherlands. Her clients include international banks, payment service providers and startups. She has particular expertise in regulatory matters, often advising clients on PSD2, DORA and anti-money laundering.
Provided by Chambers
I feel totally safe with Tessa. Whatever I give to her, even the most complex issue, I feel supported.
We only need to say half a word to Tessa and she understands the topic, the issue and the possible solution or way to go forward.
I feel totally safe with Tessa. Whatever I give to her, even the most complex issue, I feel supported.
We only need to say half a word to Tessa and she understands the topic, the issue and the possible solution or way to go forward.
