Holland & Marie Pte. Ltd.

Established in 2018, HM is a boutique management consulting firm specializing in three core areas: strategy, compliance & regulatory advisory, and in-house counsel services. HM boasts a senior, high-quality team dedicated to understanding clients' objectives and priorities. The firm engages in candid discussions with clients to determine the best approach and how HM can assist effectively.

• Strategy: HM's strategy consulting involves (1) identifying and understanding client priorities, (2) rigorously analyzing presented issues, (3) providing options and insights, (4) supporting clients in decision implementation, and (5) maintaining constant communication. HM advises on global business regulatory strategy, guiding clients on license acquisition and jurisdictional considerations, as well as structuring global legal and compliance functions. The firm helps establish international standards for compliance functions, adaptable to local regulations, while balancing streamlined processes with sufficient in-house capacity.

• Compliance & Regulatory Advisory: HM offers a comprehensive suite of compliance services, including outsourced compliance, licensing, ad hoc advisory, training, and internal audits, as well as policy and procedure drafting.

• In-house Counsel: HM provides in-house counsel services for businesses requiring fractional, ad hoc, or ongoing support. The team comprises lawyers with international law firm and in-house experience, including former general counsel of licensed financial institutions.

HM offers expertise in the following industry sectors:

• Financial services - HM has extensive experience assisting leading financial institutions, including fund and asset management companies, broker-dealers, and payments firms. The firm supports clients on discrete projects, such as licensing and remediation, as well as on an ongoing retainer basis. HM's senior team, with substantial legal and compliance leadership experience, ensures that clients receive professional and reliable guidance.

• Fintech - HM provides comprehensive support to digital asset, payments, and other fintech firms. This includes successfully navigating applications for major payment institution licenses in Singapore, particularly for digital payment token services and other activities. HM advises on licensing strategies to effectively serve a global customer base and offers guidance on adjusting products or services to comply with applicable regulations.These adjustments aim to provide a clearer picture of HM's capabilities and successes within these sectors.

Headquartered in Singapore, HM also has capabilities in Hong Kong, Indonesia and South Korea. HM also offers capabilities in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe via its joint venture with Braithwate, a specialist advisory firm in financial services.

HM (together with Braithwate) has six partners and 20 directors, advisors and consultants.