Wendy Pronk
Senior Associate - Attorney at Law
Wendy Pronk, attorney at law, focuses on advice and legal proceedings in financial regulatory matters.
Amsterdam
Dutch, English
Wendy acts as counsel to financial institutions and specialises in the laws and regulations regarding supervision of financial undertakings and financial markets. She advises a wide range of financial institutions, amongst others banks, investment firms, trading platforms, financial service providers, payment institutions, crypto-asset service providers and insurers. Her experience includes assisting in license application, financial litigation and advising on ongoing compliance matters, with a focus on the Fintech and payments sector, and financial service providers.
In 2017, Wendy was seconded to a Dutch credit offeror, where she focused on the rules regarding the offering of mortgage credit. In the first half of 2018, she was based in Loyens & Loeff’s Luxembourg office.
Work highlights
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19-10-2022Simon Property to buy 50% stake in Jamestown
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12-11-2021EQT AB acquires Life Sciences Partners
Contributions
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23-04-2025Crypto-asset services - MiCAR & DAC8
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29-01-2025Impact of AI on financial institutions
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25-10-2023Introducing PSD3 and PSR: what is it about?
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25-05-2023CESOP: new reporting requirements for PSPs
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31-05-2022The MiFID II Quick Fix
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31-05-2022Herziening richtlijn consumentenkrediet
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18-01-2022Financial Regulatory News Updates - December
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16-04-2021Action required for financial holdings
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05-06-2020License requirement for e-commerce platforms
Memberships
The Netherlands Bar
Dutch Financial Law Association, 2015
Qualifications
Dutch law, Free University Amsterdam, 2012 (with honours)
Law Firm School 2014 (with honours)
Publications
W.M.A. Pronk and A. Remmers, "MiCAR: een rem op de cryptomarkt of noodzakelijke regulering?", Ondernemingsrecht 2024/70
W.M.A. Pronk and A. Remmers, "De Wbfo en Wnbfo: toepassing in de praktijk", FR 2023/6
W.M.A. Pronk and M.J. Bosselaar, "De kredietwaardigheidstoets bij consumptief krediet", FR 2021/3
C.W.M. Lieverse and W.M.A. Pronk, "Organizational and Operational Requirements for Crowdfunding Service Providers", The EU Crowdfunding Regulation 2021
What others say
"Wendy Pronk is very bright, accessible, displays a mastery of applicable law and regulation, and is very pragmatic in the advice she provides. We view her as a critical part of our external legal team."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2026)
Wendy Pronk is a standout member of the team who ‘displays a mastery' of financial services law and regulation, alongside being particularly well-versed in the alternative investment space.
Legal 500 - EMEA (2026)
"Wendy Pronk is very bright, accessible, displays a strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, and is very pragmatic in the advice she provides. It is a pleasure to work with Wendy."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2025)
"Wendy Pronk is very bright, accessible, displays a strong knowledge of applicable law and regulation and is very pragmatic in the advice she provides."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2025)
"Wendy Pronk is a capable member of the team who brings a high level of technical expertise to the table, particularly in regulatory matters. Her advice is well-structured and clear, and she demonstrates a strong command of the legal landscape."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2025)
Wendy Pronk named "Key lawyer" in Banking and Finance: Financial Services Regulatory
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
Wendy Pronk named "Rising star" in FinTech
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
Wendy Pronk named "Key lawyer" in FinTech
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
Wendy Pronk named "Rising star" in Fintech
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
Wendy Pronk named "Key lawyer" in Fintech
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
Wendy Pronk
Senior Associate - Attorney at Law
Amsterdam
Dutch, English
<p>Wendy Pronk, attorney at law, focuses on advice and legal proceedings in financial regulatory matters.</p>
Wendy acts as counsel to financial institutions and specialises in the laws and regulations regarding supervision of financial undertakings and financial markets. She advises a wide range of financial institutions, amongst others banks, investment firms, trading platforms, financial service providers, payment institutions, crypto-asset service providers and insurers. Her experience includes assisting in license application, financial litigation and advising on ongoing compliance matters, with a focus on the Fintech and payments sector, and financial service providers.
In 2017, Wendy was seconded to a Dutch credit offeror, where she focused on the rules regarding the offering of mortgage credit. In the first half of 2018, she was based in Loyens & Loeff’s Luxembourg office.