FinTech Legal
Netherlands
2 years ranked
INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Willem Roell
FinTech 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by De Roos
FinTech
Practice Areas
Willem focuses on fintech, payments and digital assets. Willem advises international and domestic (neo) banks, e-money and payment institutions, investment firms, digital asset providers, and their investors.
He covers financial services, AML/CFT, consumer protection and e-commerce regulations, and the regulatory aspects of M&A.
Willem assists with the full lifecycle, from market access and product development to ongoing compliance with EU laws, regulatory disputes and exits.
Willem co-authored the Dutch legal handbook on MiCAR and is contributing member of the Dutch Financial Law Review.
Professional Memberships
Dutch Financial Law Association (Vereniging voor Financieel recht)
Publications
Dutch legal handboek on the European Crypto Act: MiCAR
Various publications on topics such as:
- crypto regulations
- e-money and stablecoins
- Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and security token offerings
- requirements on the use of artificial intelligence in the financial sector
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Professional Advisers: FinTech
FinTech Legal - Netherlands
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Willem Röell is co-head of the financial innovation team at De Roos. He is well-versed in a variety of FinTech related matters, including acquisitions. Clients praise Röell for his understanding of FinTech businesses and their needs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Willem is technically excellent, user-friendly and very commercial and pragmatic.
FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTechWillem Röell is very knowledgeable and always eager to help.
FinTech LegalProfessional Advisers: FinTech
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