FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : Netherlands
Band 3
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CMS primarily assists FinTech clients through its TMT and banking and finance departments. The firm advises on the regulatory aspects of tokens and other distributed ledger technology matters, digital identity and MiCAR issues.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised the Dutch Blockchain Coalitionon financial regulatory aspects of Dutch law in regard to Decentralised Autonomous Organisations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS has strong knowledge and understanding of the blockchain and crypto space."
"CMS provides comprehensive legal and regulatory guidance, with particular expertise in Dutch crypto regulations."
"The CMS team has a detailed knowledge of the regulations and effective relationships with the regulators."
"CMS excels in the approachability and the friendliness of its communication. The firm's lawyers maintain open lines of communication, making them not just a service provider, but a true partner."
"CMS has an in-depth knowledge of the regulations and the industry."
"CMS has strong knowledge and understanding of the blockchain and crypto space."
"CMS provides comprehensive legal and regulatory guidance, with particular expertise in Dutch crypto regulations."
"The CMS team has a detailed knowledge of the regulations and effective relationships with the regulators."
"CMS excels in the approachability and the friendliness of its communication. The firm's lawyers maintain open lines of communication, making them not just a service provider, but a true partner."
"CMS has an in-depth knowledge of the regulations and the industry."
Notable Practitioners
Clair Wermers is a partner in the firm's corporate/M&A practice group. Her practice involves corporate and securities law matters, while she also often assists clients with financial regulatory advice. Wermers has particular expertise in handling security token offerings.
"Clair is always helpful and she is extremely knowledgeable and creative."
"Clair consistently delivers service that is not only prompt and reliable but also characterised by a warmth and approachability that makes every interaction pleasant."
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.
"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."