Finnius ranked in Chambers Europe for the tenth consecutive year
Chambers & Partners has included Finnius in the Europe guide once again in 2026, maintaining its Band 2 position in the Banking & Finance: Regulatory category. Finnius is also ranked in the Investment Funds category, in Band 3.
Banking & Finance: Regulatory
Chambers writes, among other things: “Finnius is well known for focusing on financial regulatory matters, assisting clients with both contentious and non-contentious mandates. The law firm represents clients in challenges to administrative fines, as well as acting on regulatory approval matters. The team also advises on proposed new products, in addition to assisting clients with obtaining licences.”
Clients note:
“Finnius has highly specialised knowledge and is particularly experienced in conducting legal proceedings in this field, which makes the team an invaluable resource.”
“Finnius always strikes the right balance between legal knowledge and pragmatism.”
“We like Finnius’ way of working and thinking, it really suits what we are. The team also gives pragmatic advice.”
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Investment Funds
Chambers writes, among other things: “Finnius offers regulatory and compliance advice for fund managers, including MiFID, AIFMD and UCITS licence applications. The Finnius team assists with the establishment of real estate and venture capital funds. The law firm acts for both domestic and international clients.”
Clients add:
“The Finnius team consists of very capable and knowledgeable partners and associates. They are subject matter experts with a great ability to implement things in practice.”
“Finnius offers the right balance between commercial awareness and legal requirements.”
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Individually recommended lawyers
Rosemarijn Labeur is individually recommended in both the Regulatory and Investment Funds categories (Band 3). Chambers writes: “Rosemarijn Labeur acts for clients on a range of regulatory matters, including the compliance of new products, licensing applications and anti-money laundering requirements. In addition, she assists clients with obtaining regulatory approval for transactions.”
A client describes her as: “a great lawyer with best-in-class knowledge, as well as a strong understanding of her clients’ business and challenges.”
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Bart Bierman is individually recommended in the Regulatory category, in Band 2. Chambers writes: “Bart Bierman advises clients on licensing matters and objections to fines imposed by the regulatory authority. In addition, he assists clients with obtaining regulatory approval for transactions and internal structuring matters.”
One client says: “I am very happy with Bart Bierman’s market and theoretical knowledge, combined with his strong practical sense. He is responsive and a pleasure to work with.” Another client adds: “Bart Bierman is the person to go to.”
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Tim de Wit is individually recommended in the Investment Funds category, in Band 3. Chambers writes: “Tim de Wit assists a variety of clients with regulatory compliance matters, predominantly in relation to AIFMD and MiFID II legislation, in addition to compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.”
One client says: “Tim de Wit is creative, quick on his feet and very sharp.” Another client adds: “Tim de Wit is very skilled, responsive and always prepared to think of solutions. It is a pleasure to work with him.”
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