Fintech
6 December 2024
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BarentsKrans recognized as leading law firm in FinTech

On 5 December 2024 Chambers & Partners released its annual ranking of leading law firms and lawyers in FinTech. Both our firm and partners Marc Elshof and Arno Voerman have been recognized in the prestigious Chambers FinTech Guide 2025. Both our firm and Arno Voerman have received a band 1 ranking. Partner Marc Elshof, previously listed as ‘up and coming’, has now been elevated to band 4. Marc is the only Technology lawyer in these rankings. This is a wonderful recognition of the quality and legal expertise of our FinTech & Payments Team.

Chambers & Partners rankings are based on extensive independent research, client feedback, and peer reviews. An overview of BarentsKrans’ rankings can be found at Chambers FinTech. We would like to thank all the clients, relations and peers who contributed to the research.

Client appreciation

BarentsKrans is described as an office with detailed knowledge of the relevant EU legislation. Clients also say: “BarentsKrans’ lawyers go to the extra mile in ensuring the objectives of the client are achieved.” In addition, the FinTech Team was praised for its extensive experience with industry dynamics and contracting needs.

Our FinTech Team

The BarentsKrans’ FinTech & Payments team combines experience in financial law, IT and sourcing, data regulation and M&A. This makes it one of the few teams in the Netherlands that can help companies in the FinTech & Payments sector achieve their goals in such an integrated way. Our clients range from banks, insurers, payment institutions, electronic money institutions, investment firms, crypto service providers, pension funds to investors (private equity and venture capital) and financial sector focused ICT providers.

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Our experts

BarentsKrans houses some of the leading individuals in the Dutch FinTech market.

Arno Voerman

Arno again receives a band 1 FinTech Legal ranking this year. Arno specializes in FinTech & Payments and advises, among others, Dutch and foreign banks, payment and crypto service providers, FinTech companies and investors on market entry and product launches. He also advises clients on the impact and opportunities of new financial law regulations.

  • “Arno is one of the best. He is very knowledgeable and pragmatic”
  • “Arno Voerman is extremely responsive and business savvy.”

Marc Elshof

Marc Elshof has risen from ‘up and coming’ to a band 4 FinTech Legal ranking. Marc is a data and technology specialist. He advises clients on their data strategy and data compliance and supports them in strategic sourcing and IT projects.

  • “Marc detects what is important in the long run and can handle complex projects from a legal and stakeholder perspective.”
  • “Marc is highly experienced, pragmatic and available.”

About Chambers rankings

The international research organization Chambers & Partner publishes its rankings annually, listing the best law firms and lawyers, both at European and global level. The research published on December 5, 2024 covers four key FinTech verticals: payments and lending, blockchain and cryptocurrency, data protection and cybersecurity, and corporate, securities and financing.