Our Corporate M&A and Financial Regulatory teams work closely together, combining in-depth knowledge of the financial sector with practical experise in transactional execution. This collaboration enables us to support clients throughout the full lifecycle of a transaction, from initial structuring to regulatory clearance and post-closing compliance.
We regularly assist with acquisitions, divestments, and restructurings of entities subject to supervision by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) – including insurers, intermediaries, investment firms, pension funds, trust offices, accountancy and tax advisory firms, and other financial market participants. Transactions in these markets often require a tailored legal approach that accounts not only for the transaction mechanics but also for the specific regulatory context in which these entities operate.
This multidisciplinary approach allows us to address both corporate and regulatory aspects in an integrated manner. In addition to our general M&A services, we assistant with:
- Regulatory due diligence tailored to sector-specific risks and compliance requirements;
- Structuring of transactions to align with licensing conditions, regulatory approvals and supervisory considerations;
- Preparing and coordinating regulatory submissions, including declarations of no-objection, licence applications, approval of (co)policymakers and other notifications;
- Post-transaction compliance support, such as governance changes and reporting obligations; and
- Direct engagement with supervisory authorities, leveraging our longstanding relationships with the AFM and DNB.
Our teams are frequently involved in both domestic and cross-border transactions, delivering end-to-end legal support. Our goal is to help clients navigate the rules without losing sight of their commercial objectives — offering practical, to-the-point advice that makes complex requirements manageable and efficient.
