Recognition
Finnius has consistently been recognized by the market and business for delivering exceptional client service and possessing unrivalled expertise on financial regulation. Our firm and our individual lawyers have received high rankings from a wide range of leading publications for overall excellence and for our work in the financial regulatory field. Please find the most recent notable rankings below.
Chambers Europe 2024
"Finnius lawyers provide spot-on, tailor-made advice and are proactive, fast and to the point."
— Chambers Europe 2024
Banking & Finance Regulatory (Band 2)
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.
A client reports that “Finnius lawyers provide spot-on, tailor-made advice and are proactive, fast and to the point.“
Bart Bierman (Band 3) 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.
Rosemarijn Labeur (Band 3) acts for clients on a range of regulatory matters, including the compliance of new products and licensing applications. In addition, she assists clients with obtaining regulatory approval for transactions.
Investment Funds (Band 3)
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 practice group acts for both domestic and international clients.
One client praises the team’s approach, reporting that the practice group is “great in handling complex matters with a strong team all round.”
Rosemarijn Labeur (Band 3) advises fund managers on regulatory issues, particularly licensing applications. She is also experienced in the creation of real estate funds. One clients describes her as “very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.”
Tim de Wit (Up and Coming) enjoys market recognition for being “responsive and on top of matters” He assists a variety of clients with regulatory compliance matters, predominantly in relation to AIFMD and MiFID II legislation, but also advising on compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.
Chambers FinTech 2024
Finnius is one of the largest financial regulatory law boutiques in the Netherlands. Its staff are predominantly senior practitioners with years of experience in previous roles at larger, international law firms. The firm combines both non-contentious and contentious regulatory services in advising on MiFID and PSD2 as well as assisting in sensitive investigations and enforcement proceedings.
Bart Bierman (Band 3) iss experienced in financial regulatory work, offering his expertise to banks, investment firms and payment institutions on governance and regulatory queries. “Bart is a good lawyer, always very responsive and provides hands-on advice.” “Bart’s knowledge of the financial regulatory landscape for PSPs is very high.”
Casper Riekerk (Band 3) focuses on market access and compliance matters. His expertise includes litigation against supervisory authorities and criminal investigations into financial institutions.
Tim de Wit (Band 4) advises clients on various FinTech matters, with particular expertise in asset management, payments and anti-money laundering. He regularly contributes to publications on asset management and investment funds. “Tim is a very qualified regulatory lawyer.”
"Finnius is terrific in financial regulatory work."
— Chambers FinTech 2024
Legal 500 EMEA 2024
"Finnius is a strong boutique firm with a very deep knowledge of financial law. This is absolutely essential for companies that operate entirely within the regulated environment.
— Legal 500 EMEA 2024
Banking & Finance: Regulatory (Tier 1)
Finnius is ‘a strong boutique firm with a very deep knowledge of financial law’. The firm specialises in financial regulatory matters and has been at the forefront of large licence applications and transactions between the Dutch and European markets. The team regularly advises some of the most prominent banks, investment funds, and fintech companies on the market. Rosemarijn Labeur is well versed in ESG regulations and financial regulatory law within the Netherlands; she is recommended for matters relating to investment funds and often acts for Dutch and international asset managers. Bart Bierman frequently advises on EU regulatory frameworks, while Casper Riekerk focuses on matters concerning market access and payment services. Other key members of the team include Guido Roth and Tim de Wit.
‘Finnius is a strong boutique firm with a very deep knowledge of financial law. This is absolutely essential for companies that operate entirely within the regulated environment.’
‘Rosemarijn Labeur is meticulous and has a thorough knowledge of financial regulatory law in the Netherlands. She asks the right questions to really get into the details of what the matter is about and does not shy away from remaining honest.’
‘Rosemarijn Labeur does not limit herself to answering a specific question but also proactively raises issues related to the question. These characteristics make working with Rosemarijn a pleasant and comfortable experience.’
Investment Funds (Tier 3)
The investment funds practice at financial regulatory boutique Finnius is well-regarded for its regulatory capabilities. Tim de Wit leads the team and is known for his abilities advising on AIFMD, EuVECA and UCITS-related matters in particular, namely in relation to the obtaining of relevant licenses and such preparatory issues. Rosemarijn Labeur co-leads alongside de Wit and also has expertise in the range of regulatory work.
‘The team at Finnius has been supporting us through the growth of our business and understands the dynamics of being active in a regulated industry. They are practical in their advice and identify risks clearly.’
‘Tim de Wit’s dedication to his clients, as well as the breadth and depth of his practical experience and legal knowledge, has made him an essential advisor to our company. ’
‘Finnius ensures that the total journey towards an AIFMD license is efficiently executed.’
Fintech (Tier 2)
Financial regulatory boutique Finnius is sought after by Dutch and international financial institutions, global banks and fintech start-ups to advise on a wide range of fintech matters. Bart Bierman is ‘sharp, knowledgeable and pragmatic‘, and Casper Riekerk handles payment and fund matters. Tim de Wit specialises in crypto work. Daniëlle van de Vijver joined the team in February 2024.
‘Finnius is our go-to in the Netherlands for fintech.’
‘They can cover the whole spectrum of relevant rules and regulations, including investments, payments and e-money, bank capital, and data privacy.’
‘Good value-for-money, business-oriented and client-focused. Absolutely recommended.’
Who’s Who Legal 2020
Partner Bart Bierman recommended in the category Banking: Regulatory