Anne Fontaine

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Anne Fontaine focuses on clearing and settlement systems, the regulatory aspects of banking and financial services, and M&A involving financial institutions. She regularly assists Belgian and foreign financial institutions, in both domestic and cross-border transactions and has been involved in the drafting of various pieces of financial legislation.
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  • What others say
    • Chambers Europe 2025

    "Anne is available, very responsive and really excellent.

    "Her knowledge regarding regulatory matters makes her stand out. She perfectly understands the issues, the stakes involved and she is also used to working with regulated entities."

    "Anne is excellent. She is very responsive and really on top of the work.

    "She is highly organised and an accomplished communicator."

    • The Legal 500 2025

    Anne Fontaine's approachability and professionalism have made a significant positive impact on our cross-border collaboration. Anne was really responsive, and gave practical commercial advice in relation to a complex marketing question for a major transnational financial services business.

    Anne Fontaine possesses an impressive depth of knowledge in her field. Her expertise is evident in the insightful analysis and strategic advice she provides.

    Great technicity and good knowledge of the sector, great availability.

    Anne Fontaine is very responsive, including specific experts where appropriate. She is highly available and very nice to work with. Her expertise is recognised by our members: if Anne is involved, we trust the quality of the work.

  • Qualifications

    Anne received her law degree magna cum laude from the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) in 1990. She subsequently obtained a post-graduate degree in international law from the University of Leiden in 1991. In 2003, she joined NautaDutilh as a partner.

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