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Financial Services

The financial sector is the beating heart of our economy. This sector, which consists of banks, insurers, investment fund managers and other financial market parties, has to deal with complex and ever-increasing legislation and regulations. As a result, financial market parties operate within a highly regulated and ever-changing landscape. This also offers them opportunities. Van Doorne understands the financial sector like no other. Based on our knowledge of the market and a proven track record, we actively advise parties in this sector. We do this in areas such as legal issues, market access, product development, (strategic) transactions and dispute resolution.

Navigating a changing landscape

Increasing legislation and regulations, digitisation and changing customer expectations are putting the financial sector on edge. Market parties must not only take new legislation and regulations into account, but also new market entrants and a duty of care that is subject to development. These developments influence their products, services and internal processes. As a result of these challenging times, combined with a growing culture of claims and increasing attention to ESG and European consumer law, financial market parties are increasingly confronted with (impending) legal proceedings. These proceedings can have major financial consequences, but also impact reputation. We help financial institutions navigate an evolving world, never losing sight of the broader strategy.

Our expertise

Van Doorne draws on a range of expertise to advise and litigate on complex legal issues for parties that are active in the financial sector or that want to become active in the sector. Our Financial Services team provides advice or litigates in the following areas, among others:

  • Regulatory & compliance: Advice on financial legislation and regulations including market access, product development, ongoing obligations and contact with regulators.
  • Financing transactions: Support with corporate lending, property and project financing and advice on non-banking forms of financing.
  • Restructuring and insolvency: Support with complex restructurings, foreclosure of securities and insolvency scenarios.
  • Litigation & dispute resolution: Representation in banking and financial proceedings, such as duty of care claims.
  • Supervision & enforcement: Support in investigations, enforcement and proceedings by national and European regulators.
  • Fintech: Legal support in the development of innovative financial products and services.
  • Funds & investment management: Advice on structuring and managing investment funds.

Future-proof solutions

The financial sector demands agility and future-oriented thinking. Van Doorne combines legal expertise with sector-specific knowledge and a keen eye for innovation. Whether it concerns compliance, complex financing or disputes, we work with our clients on practical and strategic solutions that help them look ahead and seize opportunities.