FinTech Legal - Netherlands
What the Team is Known For
NautaDutilh is an international law firm practising Benelux law, with its Netherlands offices located in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. As one of the largest financial services practices in the country, NautaDutilh assists large institutional clients, scale-up technology companies and FinTech startups.
Strengths
"NautaDutilh is extremely knowledgeable on local requirements and expectations. The team is very solutions-focused."
"The team is highly responsive and delivers significant volumes of work in tight timescales."
"NautaDutilh has a well-rounded team which provides expert, practical advice. It is also very good at linking to other teams with other expertise if needed. The firm takes a one-stop-shop approach."
"NautaDutilh has a keen understanding of the regulatory environment in the Netherlands and how the regulators view and approach applications for licenses."
"NautaDutilh offers deep regulatory expertise and strong commercial acumen."
Work Highlights
NautaDutilh's team advised FIS and Worldpay on Dutch regulatory law in respect of GTCR’s USD18.5 billion acquisition of a majority stake in Worldpay from FIS.
Notable Practitioners
Jasha Sprecher is a partner in NautaDutilh's financial law department. Sprecher is a financial regulatory expert, helping banks, payment service providers and FinTechs on regulatory compliance. "Jasha is an essential for us to do business in the Netherlands." "Jasha has excellent knowledge. She is also very pleasant to work with and responsive to new developments relevant for the firm." "Jasha is excellent on advice, service and commercial acumen." "Jasha Sprecher is an absolute expert in everything payments and e-money."
Larissa Silverentand advises on Dutch and European financial regulatory law. Her clients include major payments services providers, financial institutions and technology businesses. "Larissa is very understandable to different audiences. She is down-to-earth." "Time after time, Larissa has shown the ability to dissect complex matters and provide practical solutions, whilst keeping an eye out for future changes and developments." "Larissa Silverentand is a really responsive and commercial lawyer." "Larissa Silverentand is very knowledgeable and picks up on market trends quickly."
