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Pim Smith

Senior Associate

Pim is a driven and versatile advisor in financial regulatory law. He advises a wide range of market participants on various regulatory frameworks and finds satisfaction in making complex regulations clear and practically applicable. In his daily practice, Pim primarily advises on the interpretation and application of integrity legislation (the Dutch AML Act (Wwft), the Dutch Act on the Supervision of Trust Offices 2018 (Wtt 2018) and the Dutch Sanctions Act).

In addition, Pim has extensive experience in enforcement cases with the AFM and DNB, which means he knows how supervisors operate, and which strategies can make a difference in practice.

His broad interest in financial supervisory law and practical approach make him a valuable sparring partner for both established financial institutions and startups.

Pim studied at the University of Leiden, where he successfully completed a master’s programme in Financial Law (LL.M) in 2018. During his studies, Pim has, inter alia, been affiliated with the Hazelhoff Center for Financial Law as a research assistant. Before his admission to the Dutch Bar in August 2019, Pim worked at Finnius as a paralegal.

Work experience

  • Finnius, October 2017 –  present
  • Advising various types of financial institutions on the scope and application of the Dutch AML Act (Wwft) and the Dutch Sanctions Act, including drafting/reviewing of various policy documents;
  • Conducting Wwft audits;
  • Assistance with thematic investigations or targeted investigations by the AFM and DNB in the area of integrity legislation (Wwft, Wtt 2018 and the Sanctions Act);
  • Litigating on the interpretation of various rules under the Wtt 2018, the Wwft and the Sanctions Act;
  • Advising on, and assisting with, acquisitions in the financial sector;
  • Advising on conditions of the AIFMD light regime / AFM registration regime;
  • Assistance with registration of a Venture Capital Fund (EuVECA) with the AFM;
  • Drafting internal policies and procedures regarding, for example, incidents, conflicts of interest, outsourcing, the banker’s oath and the SIRA for various types of financial undertakings.