It’s rare to find such dedicated and effective legal partners.
We initially had some reservations about working with a foreign legal firm - concerns around local presence, business context, and coordination. However, we chose to work with the Finnick team because of their direct and proven experience in helping FinTech companies secure Payment Institution licenses in the Netherlands. That specialised expertise was exactly what we needed. The Finnick team successfully guided us through the complex licensing process, resulting in the submission of a robust and comprehensive application to the Dutch regulator. Their deep knowledge and practical guidance were instrumental in achieving this critical milestone. What stood out most was their collaborative and structured approach. From the beginning, they integrated seamlessly with our team - not just advising from the sidelines, but working alongside us as true partners. Communication was consistently clear, proactive, and constructive. Complex legal and regulatory concepts were always explained with clarity and precision, and responses were prompt and comprehensive. The process was not only efficient but also remarkably well-organised. The Finnick team provided a clear roadmap, kept us aligned, and ensured that every step was purposeful. Their ability to de-risk the journey and offer pragmatic solutions to every challenge made a potentially daunting process feel manageable. We’re deeply grateful for their support and would highly recommend the Finnick team to any FinTech company navigating the Dutch regulatory landscape. Their unwavering professionalism, profound knowledge, and readiness to meticulously review and offer incisive advice were invaluable. What I particularly appreciated was their pragmatic approach to every challenge, consistently demonstrating that no problem was insurmountable. It's rare to find such dedicated and effective legal partners.
a collaboration that fully met our expectations, both professionally and personally
When setting up our payments proposition, we were looking for legal support with in-depth knowledge of the payments industry. We found exactly that at Finnick Legal and in particular with Arie. From our very first interaction, it was clear that we were dealing not only with substantive expertise, but also with a personal connection and mutual trust in a successful collaboration. Throughout the process, Arie guided us in a pleasant, efficient, and highly professional manner. He is quick to respond, actively thinks along with us, and knows how to translate complex legal issues into practical solutions that fit within the boundaries of laws and regulations. Expectations were well and proactively managed by Finnick Legal, and agreements were always kept even when deadlines were (very) challenging. What we especially appreciated was the way communication was handled: short lines, clear agreements, and always with a strong focus on our interests as a client. Arie is not afraid to challenge our views in a critical yet professional way, which ultimately improved the outcome. On top of that, he is simply a great person to work with socially skilled and respectful toward everyone involved. I experienced the same level of professionalism and sense of responsibility from Arie’s colleagues as well. In short: a collaboration that fully met our expectations, both professionally and personally. I wholeheartedly recommend Finnick Legal and Arie to anyone looking for legal expertise in the payments industry.
Sometimes it even seems as if I work with colleagues instead of an advisory party.
We have chosen for Finnick Legal because of the qualities, experience and composition of the team that handles a license application for us. What strikes me first and what I find valuable is the interplay between the different team members. They complement each other perfectly and are also well able to achieve thorough advice based on intensive sparring. A second point concerns the overall knowledge that is present in addition to the specific knowledge. And if this knowledge is not optimal in first instance, it is immersed in such a way that expert advice can also be given here. I would definitely recommend Finnick Legal. The team has a lot of knowledge, is enthusiastic, flexible, also likes to think along and goes for the best result, whereby a reasonable rate is calculated. Personally, I really like to work with the whole team. Sometimes it even seems as if I work with colleagues instead of an advisory party.
Finnick Legal really felt as a part of our team
Finnick Legal has assisted NBBI with setting up a partnership with an e-money institution for issuing debit cards to our members. I really appreciated the extensive knowledge of Finnick Legal in the area of financial laws and regulations. I also liked their thinking along in the search for practical solutions and noticing details we overlooked. I experienced the cooperation with Arie van den Bergen as very pleasant and informal and Finnick Legal really felt as a part of our team. I would definitely recommend Arie: his knowledge and support is of value to everyone in the Fintech world!
Collaboration is fast and lines are short
Moneybird has chosen Finnick Legal because of its experience with fintech services in which our legal issues arise. We now have a clearer picture of the risks we face and have adjusted our legal documentation accordingly. I found the advice during the contract negotiations for our payment proposition the most valuable, and Arie also prepared good texts for our general terms and conditions. Few revisions were necessary to achieve a good end result. I have experienced the cooperation with Finnick Legal as pleasant, the cooperation is fast and the lines are short. I would definitely recommend Finnick Legal, they provide expert advice in a complex area.
Always a quick and clear answer in a pleasant way
Finnick Legal has drafted the iDEAL Rules & Regulation for the new iDEAL for Currence iDEAL B.V. We have chosen for Arie because he has a lot of expertise in the field of legislation for payment services and identity (PSD2, GDPR, Sanction legislation, AML/KYC, financial supervision), which has resulted in clear regulations. The communication was very good, you always get a quick and clear answer from Arie in a pleasant way. The requested is always delivered in full and on time. Thanks Arie for the pleasant cooperation and for providing good and solid regulations for iDEAL!
Thinking along with the business
I worked with Arie during the setup of Knab Crowdfunding. The good thing about Arie is that he thinks along with the business and also uses language that is understandable for the reader. The way in which he structures contracts is also pleasant. Arie is an exception to the above points among the lawyers I have met. But don't think that Arie is accommodating, because Arie is a real professional who understands his profession. A pleasant colleague, with whom you can also have a nice drink.
A trusted legal advisor to the Management Board
Arie is an all-round legal expert. He did an excellent job at Knab as a trusted legal advisor to the Management Body of the bank. His advice to us was always spot-on. Due to his advice Knab is what it is as of today. Important as well, he is a pleasant person to work with. Besides, Arie is dedicated, has an open mindset, and goes for the extra mile.
Profound understanding of the business
Arie has contributed enormously to the development of our cash management products. Thanks to his professionalism, eye for detail and profound understanding of the business, the legal framework for cash management has been put at a much higher level. Arie’s practical attitude, flexibility and availability were indispensable for the international deal team in which Arie participated.
Leading by example: open, transparent and connecting people
Arie masters all legal aspects of a retail bank. He has detailed knowledge of products and customers, but also, for example, of capital market transactions for balance sheet management. As coordinator of the banking team, he leads by example: he is open, transparent and connecting people. The customer’s interests come first for Arie. He will do everything he can to make this a priority in the company. An experienced and skilled lawyer, driven manager and a very good colleague.
Knowledgeable, professional, practical
Arie and I have worked together in numerous complex (re-) financing transactions, and in this I found him knowledgeable, professional, practical, to the point, an expert in his field, and last but not least: much fun to work with. So highly recommended, and too bad he left our organization!
A passionate lawyer with a great sense of responsibility
I have worked intensively with Arie over the past 7 years on building Knab as a digital bank. Arie is a passionate lawyer with a great deal of knowledge, an enterprising attitude and a result-driven approach. You can leave files to Arie with confidence; he has a great sense of responsibility and always knows how to bring complicated files to a successful conclusion. At Knab, Arie was particularly appreciated by his colleagues for his positive attitude, personal approach and connecting leadership style. In short: a top lawyer to work with!
Diligent and fun to work with
I am happy to recommend Arie to you. Arie worked at our firm while he was training to become a lawyer. He was diligent and fun to work with. I have had occasion to consult with Arie since he moved back to Europe and I found him to be very helpful and conscientious about client interests. I would not hesitate to work with Arie again and do recommend him highly.
Deeply skilled and hard working
Arie and I have worked together on a challenging and complex business fraud case. I have got to know Arie as a deeply skilled and hard working lawyer, combining in-depth legal and financial knowledge and hands-on practical approach. This is what clients are seeking for in a lawyer and it is therefore that I highly recommend Arie to clients looking for solutions in financial law situations.