Fintech
Our multidisciplinary Fintech team brings together expertise in financial regulation, data privacy, and technology to provide practical, creative and compliant solutions at the intersection of law, innovation, and digital finance in the Benelux and beyond.
We combine knowledge in financial regulation, IT-contracting, outsourcing, data protection, and governance to deliver tailored, cross-practice legal solutions for clients ranging from scale-ups to incumbent institutions, helping them manage risks and seize opportunities in a fast-evolving sector.
Services
The Benelux is a hub for payments institutions, crypto platforms, neobanks, and data-driven asset management solutions, often operating across the EU. At the heart of this ecosystem, Stibbe serves as a trusted legal advisor to the most prominent Fintechs, financial institutions, and technology providers, including:
- Banks and insurers
- Payment institutions and technology platforms
- Asset managers and investment funds
- Corporates and innovative scale-ups
We support clients throughout the entire lifecycle of a Fintech, including:
- Licensing and product launches
- Market expansion and cross-border operations
- Disputes and regulatory investigations
- Ongoing regulatory compliance and governance
Our team integrates regulatory expertise with deep experience in:
- Corporate and commercial law
- IT-contracting and licensing
- Outsourcing and data privacy
- Cybersecurity and emerging technology (cloud computing, AI, payment services, digital platforms)
We provide guidance on a wide range of EU and national regulations, such as:
- PSD2, MiCAR, DORA, the Crowdfunding Regulation, and AMLR
- E-signature
- MiCAR, crypto assets, and FX payments
- GDPR and data protection compliance
Our team maintains strong connections with regulators and engages with academic institutions and industry organisations such as Holland Fintech, FinTech Belgium, and the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology.
With a longstanding market presence and deep sector knowledge, our lawyers are recognised for technical excellence and a forward-looking mindset. We continuously update our expertise in blockchain, smart contracts, AI, and cloud computing to help clients stay ahead in the fast-evolving FinTech landscape.
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Roderik Vrolijk
Pieter Nobels
Jan-Jaap Koningsveld
