About
FIZ provides legal and strategic advice as well as litigation and dispute resolution services – highly specialized in restructuring, structured finance and financial regulatory law. We are experts in the Dutch mortgage sector. At the heart of our firm is years of hands-on experience in the financing and restructuring of businesses. Our lawyers are experts in their field, dedicated to ensuring our clients maximize business opportunities and reach their strategic goals. We work alongside the biggest Dutch and international firms. The unique combination of practice areas in structured finance, restructuring, recovery and financial regulatory law make FIZ the leading partner for all complex financial matters. We are well known for our strong track record in serving the Dutch mortgage sector. We are experts in business financing, wholesale and securitization transactions and the use of similar financing structures across multiple sectors. Our proactive, forward-looking team approaches each issue with a fresh perspective. We quickly establish a strong understanding of the situation and how best to achieve client objectives. Accessibility is paramount. Each member of our team is highly responsive and maintains direct lines of communication every step of the way. ### Languages - Dutch - English (fluent) ### Staffing Figures - 0 Ingeborg Gaasterland - 0 Armin zukanovic - 0 Erik Luten - 0 Belgin Renkers-Is
Office locations
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
FIZ advocaten B.V. Westplein 5 3016 Bm Rotterdam Rotterdam 3016 Netherlands
Practice areas
Lawyers in this office
Jurian Snijders
Founding partner Jurian Snijders leads the Structured Finance, Restructuring and Recovery team. He brings an exemplary track record spanning 20 years advising on the most complex finance law matters. Jurian founded FIZ in 2013 to provide legal and strategic services for business recovery and growth. A highly regarded leader in his field, he delivers a wealth of specialized knowledge and expertise in structured finance, restructuring and insolvency. An expert in the Dutch mortgage sector, Jurian has a wealth of experience in advising on mortgage and consumer loans. Well known for his thought leadership, Jurian is a regulator contributor to high profile legal editors and publications. · Structured Finance
Michiel Claassen
Equipped with over 15 years of experience in financial law, partner Michiel Claassen leads the Financial Regulatory team. Michiel provides legal, strategic and commercial advice on financial regulatory issues. Highly regarded for his work in the Dutch credit sector, Michiel assists financial companies with all aspects of financial regulatory law including financial, privacy and anti-money laundering aspects. He is highly specialized in working with fintech companies, investment firms and funds. Prior to joining FIZ in 2016, Michiel worked in private practice, government and in-house. During his time at the Ministry of Finance, he cooperated closely with financial regulators including the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) and the Financial Markets Authority (AFM). He also contributed to the Financial Supervision Act (“Wet op het financieel toezicht”) and co-determined the Dutch contribution to the European deposit guarantee scheme. Michiel is a regular publisher in the field of financial regulatory law. · Banking & Finance
Youri Tonino
Youri Tonino is a partner in the Structured Finance, Restructuring and Recovery team. An accomplished finance and insolvency lawyer, Youri is highly specialized in very complex high value finance transactions and documentation. Prior to joining FIZ in 2017, Youri worked in private practice, gaining an exemplary track record in finance, contract law and insolvency litigation. Youri provides specialized legal and strategic advice on asset and debt structuring and restructuring. Well known for his expertise in the field, Youri often works alongside the largest international firms. · Structured Finance