A&O Shearman stands out for its in-depth experience handling complex structured and asset-backed transactions. The firm advises on corporate structured finance, commercial mortgage-backed securitisation, portfolio sales, mortgage funds, and multi-source refinancing, among other matters. Gerard Kastelein heads the ‘highly skilled’ team and regularly leads on the firm’s most prominent cases; he focuses on capital management, derivatives, and debt security transactions. Aroen Kuitenbrouwer is recommended for multi-bank debt restructuring and leveraged finance. Other key members of the team include Tom Reutelingsperger, who is well versed in international market transactions, and Natusia Szeliga, who is experienced in digital bond issuances and structured finance.

NautaDutilh continues to prove itself as a market-leading firm for structured finance. The team possesses an in-depth knowledge on covered bonds and securitisations, placing it at the forefront of many high-value and complex cross-border transactions. Prominent members of the practice include Michaëla Ulrici, who co-chairs the Dutch structured finance team, and Arjan Scheltema, who leads the financial law, capital markets and structured finance department. Reinier Dommerholt heads the structured finance sustainability team and regularly advises on securitisations, covered bonds, capital markets transactions, and loan portfolio transfers. Liza Gerritsen is also noted for her capabilities with asset-based financing, including financing structures backed by mortgages, consumer loans, and SME loans.

The team at Simmons & Simmons works closely with its international offices, providing comprehensive representation on cross-border financial transactions. With one of the largest teams in the market, the firm has a wealth of experience acting for domestic as well as international financial institutions. The practice, which is led by Jeroen Bos, regularly handles portfolio sales, covered bonds, securitisation, and structured finance, among other asset-based finance transactions. Rezah Stegeman is recommended for his experience with derivatives, which includes general trade documentation and regulatory matters. Vincent Engel and Marline Hillen are also valued members of the team, having worked on several major transactions for the firm.

Baker McKenzie has experience advising domestic and international banks, corporations, asset managers, and institutional investors. The firm is particularly strong in matters concerning mortgage securitisation, multi-jurisdictional trade receivables financing, and auto lease securitisation. Located in Amsterdam, Philippe Steffens heads the firm’s global securitisation practice as well as the banking & finance practice; he specialises in collateralised loan obligations, loan portfolio transactions, and structured credit products. Other key members of the team include Moussa Louizi, who has been navigating the banking and finance landscape for over 15 years.

Spearheaded by Nienke van Stekelenburgh and Hein Tonnaer, the team at Clifford Chance advises on residential mortgage-backed loans, derivatives, trade receivables, structured commodities financing, and auto loans. The firm’s offerings are strengthened by its asset finance team which frequently handles matters for the aviation and shipping sectors. Tineke Kothe is a veteran in the market with over two decades of experience in advising on securitisation transactions and is recommended for complex cross-border mandates. Marijke van der Weide is highly active in buy-to-let mortgages, trade receivables, debt capital markets, and private structured finance transactions. David Woolmer is also noted for his experience in export finance having worked with export credit agencies across various industries, including shipping, infrastructure, and renewables.

Dentons is a go-to firm for notable Dutch lenders, such as ING Bank and Rabobank, seeking advice on financial matters. The firm also regularly advises foreign banks, insurers, and corporations on structured products and asset-backed financing. Marcel Janssen leads the banking and finance practice in Amsterdam and is highly experienced in a variety of financings, including receivables finance, securitisation, supplier finance, and export finance. Spearheading the firm’s English law asset finance practice, Jacqueline Bell regularly represents asset managers and specialises in the aviation and shipping sectors. Other key members of the team include Gerard Koster and Holly Quirk, who both have years of experience within the banking and finance sector.

Led by Mandeep Lotay, the team at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer excels at handling securitisation matters for both Dutch and international clients, including buy-to-let loans, residential mortgage loans, and complex multi-jurisdictional receivables and inventory securitisations. Dámaris Engelschman is a Dutch lawyer with a specialisation in international matters, placing her in an excellent position to advise banks, asset managers, investors, and other financial institutions on cross-border mandates. Priyanka Mokashi and Louise Bell are also recommended for their experience in structured finance and banking transactions.

Hogan Lovells International LLP advises on covered bond programmes, trade receivables financings, auto lease transactions, and buy-to-let mortgage loans, among other transactions. Robert Masman focuses on structured and asset-based finance, including secured lending, portfolio sales, and securitisation. He co-leads the team alongside Wouter Jongen, who is dual qualified in Dutch and English law. Dylan Goedegebuure is another notable member of the banking and finance practice, having acted for major Dutch and international banks on asset-based financing matters.

The team at Norton Rose Fulbright, led by Wouter Hertzberger, regularly advises ECA-backed facilities, exporters, and international banks. The firm acts for both borrowers and lenders on asset-based transactions and specialised in shipping and aviation financing. With English lawyers located in the Amsterdam office, the team is readily available to advise on transactions within Dutch and English jurisdictions. Mei Land Man has over a decade of experience handling both domestic and cross-border structured finance transactions, including asset finance restructuring within the shipping sector. Omar Salah is also recommended for complex restructuring matters.

Stibbe has experience in a broad range of asset and structured finance matters, including inventory-backed transactions, real estate securitisation, asset-backed commercial paper structures, tax receivables, and auto loans. The firm is home to various financial experts, making it well-suited to advise banks, credit rating agencies, and investors, alongside other financial institutions. The team is co-lead by Marieke Driessen, Rein van Helden, and Maarten de Bruin. Senior associate Niek Groenendijk is another notable member of the team with his experience in structured finance and securitisation.

Buren advises on a wide range of banking and financing matters, including leveraged finance and international security packages. The team also has extensive experience with preparing and negotiating security documents for private equity companies, financial institutions, and multinational corporations, among other clients. Martijn van der Vliet leads the team and is fluent in English, Dutch, German, and Spanish. Paul van de Ven is also recommended for his in-depth knowledge of securities law.

FIZ advocaten B.V. is a boutique law firm that provides bespoke advice to its clients on structured finance and capital markets. In particular, the firm is intricately involved in the Dutch mortgage and consumer finance sectors. The team, which is led by Jurian Snijders, frequently handles securitisations matters and provides strategic advice on complex financial transactions. Youri Tonino regularly leads on some of the firm’s biggest securitisation and mortgage-related transactions. Michiel Claassen, Erik Luten, and Armin Zukanovic are also prominent members of the team who possess an in-depth knowledge of the structured finance sector.

With a strong securitisation practice, Rutgers & Posch offers its services to a diverse client base, including fintech platforms, investment banks, Dutch and international financial institutions, and automotive corporations. Kees Westermann has longstanding experience advising financial institutions with a particular focus on mobility and real estate sectors; he co-leads the firm’s finance department alongside Vasco Hoving, who regularly advises on covered bonds, securitisation, and asset financing. The team was recently strengthened by the addition of senior associate Jamie Pellegrom, who joined from Loyens & Loeff.