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Key contacts
Founding partner: Jurian Snijders
Partner Youri : Youri Tonino
Partner: Michiel Claassen
Quick facts
Practice areas

structured finance, restructuring, recovery and financial regulatory

Team

three specialized partners and a team of skilled associates

Transaction value

exceeding EUR 7 billion

Key practice areas
Capital markets : Structured finance and securitisation
Financial and corporate
Firm overview

FIZ provides legal and strategic advice as well as litigation and dispute resolution services on all matters related to restructuring, structured finance and financial regulatory law.

Our teams of experts work together on all aspects of Dutch and European law relating to structured finance and capital market transactions. We combine an in-depth knowledge of the sector with a thorough understanding of applicable law and all possible regulatory aspects to set up, or create, practical and effective structures and solutions.

Key transactional practices
  • Asset finance
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Derivatives
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Capital markets: High yield
  • CLO/CDO
  • Covered bonds
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • Investment funds
  • Private equity
  • Project bonds
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Real estate finance
  • Real estate funds
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Securitisation
  • Structured finance/securitisation
  • Trade finance
Address:
Office Rotterdam
Westplein 5
Rotterdam, 3016 BM
Tel:+31 10 205 2370 Fax:+31 10 205 2379 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://fizadvocaten.nl/
Rankings published in 2026
Capital markets : Structured finance and securitisation
Tier 3
16 firms ranked
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Tier 1

A&O Shearman
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NautaDutilh
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Tier 2

Clifford Chance
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Freshfields
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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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Simmons & Simmons
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Tier 3

Baker McKenzie
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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
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FIZ advocaten
2 practice areas
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Loyens & Loeff
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Stibbe
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Bond Advocaten
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Dentons
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Eversheds Sutherland
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Norton Rose Fulbright
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Rutgers & Posch
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Founded in 2013, Rotterdam based FIZ Advocaten is a highly specialised Dutch boutique firm in financial service regulatory law, restructuring and structured finance. The firm is deeply rooted in the Dutch mortgage sector, but has more recently been involved in leasing transactions, and often provides guidance on the use of similar financing structures in various sectors of the Dutch economy. 

 

Highlights  

A notable example of the firm’s work in the Dutch mortgage sector is exemplified through advising Credit Management & Investor Solutions B.V. (CMIS) and its group companies Selectief Hypotheken B.V. and Hyra Real Estate Investments B.V. on setting up two buy-to-let mortgage lending platforms for professional lenders and consumer borrowers 

 

Testimonials  2025

 

Expertise, dedication, diligence” - Banking and finance  

 

“FIZ Advocaten delivers outstanding legal services with a hands-on approach and deep expertise in structured finance and regulatory matters. Their team is proactive, accessible, and provides practical solutions tailored to our needs. Combining high-quality service with competitive pricing, they are a valuable partner. They stand out for their personal engagement and swift responses, even in complex transactions. For anyone seeking reliable and strategic legal advice in finance, FIZ is a top choice.” - M&A 

 

What we truly appreciate about FIZ Advocaten is their combination of deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, hands-on approach. They have consistently demonstrated a strong understanding of the complexities involved in our work—particularly in regulated environments and cross-border deal structures.” - Private equity  

 

Jurian Snijders stands out for his strategic insight and ability to cut through legal complexity to deliver clear, actionable guidance. Michiel Claassen brings a sharp legal mind and an impressive command of transactional detail, which gives us great confidence during negotiations. Erik Luten complements the team with his no-nonsense approach and sharp commercial instinct, which is invaluable when time and clarity are of the essence. 

 

What sets FIZ apart is not just their legal knowledge, but their accessibility, responsiveness, and genuine interest in our business. They don’t just give legal advice—they help us move forward. Whether it's tackling regulatory hurdles or drafting watertight deal documentation, they’ve become a trusted extension of our team.” - Private equity 

Key clients  

BCMGlobal Nederland B.V., Credit Management & Investor Solutions, Adaxio, ESGood (‘Impact Hypotheken’), Fenerantis B.V. (‘Merius Hypotheken’),  Hyra Real Estate Investments, On The Move Finance, Vesting Finance, PCI Nederland 

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