Thom is a financial law specialist, providing legal assistance to financial institutions and fintech companies. He advises clients on their 'license to operate' in the Netherlands, the development and launch of (innovative) financial products and services, and the regulatory complexities of M&A transactions and corporate restructurings within the financial sector.

Beyond his advisory practice, Thom has also experience as a litigator, representing clients in disputes related to duty of care, derivatives, securities transactions, and investment services.

Thom worked at Clifford Chance (2019-2023) and NautaDutilh (2015-2019).

Thom received his Master’s degree (LL.M) in Corporate Law (cum laude) in 2013 and his Master’s degree (LL.M) in Private Law (cum laude) in 2014 from Tilburg University.

Thom publishes regularly on topics related to financial law and is a member of the Association for Financial Law (Vereniging voor Financieel Recht).

Thom is registered in the following principal legal practice area in the Netherlands Bar’s register: Financial Law.

Thom very much enjoys his family, sports (football, running, cycling), music (drums) and travelling.