A&O Shearman advises private equity firms, financial institutions, companies, credit funds, and major public institutions. The firm, which is home to various experts in financial markets, possesses strong domestic and international capabilities. The team is highly active in representing borrowers on complex transactions and is recommended for matters relating to non-bank institutional debt, refinancing mandates, acquisition finance, and leveraged financing. Niels De Ru leads the banking team as well as the global trade and commodity finance group. Femke Bierman specialises in banking law, leveraged financing, and public bid finance. Andrew Thomas has extensive experience in the Dutch and European markets, while Erik-Jan Wagenvoort often acts for corporate borrowers.

Headed by Angela McEwan, the team at Clifford Chance is skilled at handling matters for borrowers ranging from Dutch and international financial institutions to private equity firms. The firm advises on green loans, facility agreements, leveraged financing, and debt financing, among other matters. Jelle Hofland regularly represents borrowers, including tech companies, corporations, and private equity houses. Other key members of the team include Folko De Vries, who specialises in leveraged finance, Boudewijn Vermeer, who is recommended for sustainability-related financing mandates, and Laure Lusteau, who is noted for her experience in handling matters for private equity funds and their portfolio companies.

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is a market-leading firm that is especially recommended for Dutch multinationals and private equity sponsors seeking advice on complex financing transactions. The team is highly experienced in handling high-profile matters for borrowers and advises on extending and amending facility agreements, corporate debt-related matters, green bonds, and refinancing transactions. Ferdinand Hengst is at the forefront of the firm’s finance and restructuring practice; he frequently represents Dutch corporations and is proficient at handling the rescheduling and restructuring of debts as well as overseeing bond transactions. Bas Boutellier is another essential member of the team who regularly leads on some of the firm’s most significant and multifaceted cases.

DLA Piper has in-depth experience of representing a variety of borrowers, including financial institutions, private credit funds, private equity houses, and corporates. The firm provides high-quality advice on loan portfolio solutions, leveraged finance, real estate finance, borrowing base finance arrangements, and private credit fund solutions. Lex Oosterling is particularly familiar with advising financial institutions such as Rabobank, HSBC Bank, and Deutsche Bank. Max Mayer is skilled at assisting with solutions driven by private credit fund financing and has experience working with notable private equity houses. Further standout members of the team include Nine Scheenjes and Benno Leemans.

Catering to a domestic as well as an international client base, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is particularly experienced at handling financial matters that intersect the English and Dutch markets. Thijs Flokstra is an expert in real estate financing and leads the team alongside Mandeep Lotay, who has over 17 years of experience working in the Dutch market. Tim Elkerbout is a frequent presence on the firm’s banking mandates, while Michael Broeders has experience in multi-jurisdictional refinancing and revolving credit facility matters.

With a well-established reputation within the banking and finance markets, the team at Hogan Lovells International LLP regularly advises Dutch and international private equity clients as well as corporations on multifaceted cross-border finance transactions. Wouter Jongen, who has excellent capabilities in leveraged financing, heads the team alongside Robert Masman, who is active in banking and loan finance, real estate finance, and finance restructurings. With his experience acting for large corporations and private equity funds, Dylan Goedegebuure is also a prominent member of the team.

With a comprehensive banking and finance team, Loyens & Loeff has in-depth experience of negotiating complex cross-border financial transactions for corporates and private equity firms. Headed by Kim Koops, the team offers a broad range of services to borrowers that encompasses loan agreements, refinancing matters, aircraft leasing, and acquisitions. Gianluca Kreuze is experienced in leveraged financing, while Ehsan Shirzadi and Ruben den Hollander are also names to note for their key contributions to the numerous high-value transactions handled by the firm.

Headed by Arjan Pors, the team at NautaDutilh acts for a variety of borrowers, including private companies as well as Dutch and foreign sponsors. With particularly strong ties to the US and UK markets, the firm is proficient at navigating both multi-jurisdictional and domestic financial transactions. Elizabeth Van Schilfgaarde, Janneke de Goeij-Prins, and Diederik von Königslöw all possess a thorough knowledge of cross-border transactions, especially between the Netherlands and the US. Other key members of the team include David Viëtor and Diederik Vriesendorp.

Stibbe has experience of representing high-profile clients in complex cross-border transactions, with particular strengths in acquisition and real estate finance. The banking and finance team is co-led by Maarten de Bruin, Marieke Driessen, and Rein van Helden. Valued for her keen insights and negotiating skills, Driessen has established herself as a go-to lawyer within the financial sector with more than two decades of experience. Located in London, Van Helden is recommended for his impressive track record of handling high-value international banking and finance mandates for clients such as JP Morgan, Frigoglass, and Basic-Fit. Niek Groenendijk is another prominent member of the team, having worked on many significant refinancings and facility agreements.

With a well-established global network, Baker McKenzie has extensive experience of handling transactions involving multiple jurisdictions and financial regulations across the world. The firm frequently acts for equity funds, sponsors, Dutch banks, and foreign financial institutions. The team advises on acquisition finance matters as well as preparing and negotiating facility agreements. Fedor Tanke specialises in extensions of credit, real estate finance, and non-performing loans, among other matters; he is especially recommended for cross-border matters between Germany and the Netherlands. Leading the team alongside him is Corinne Schot, who heads the financial services and regulatory team in the Amsterdam office.

CMS offers a comprehensive banking and finance service to borrowers. In addition to frequently advising on sustainable finance, the firm has also cultivated an expertise in the real estate and hospitality industries. Heading the team is Eduard Scheenstra, who works closely with the firm’s offices across the world to offer clients a seamless service for international transactions; he has expertise in leveraged finance, real estate finance, and corporate borrowing, among other matters. Etiënne Courbois and Jenny Noordermeer are also recommended for their experience of working on a variety of multi-jurisdictional financing matters for the firm.

Dentons has a well-established reputation for its capabilities within the international finance market. With a focus on transactional and regulatory work, the firm advises banks, financial institutions, and large corporations on a variety of financial matters. Marcel Janssen spearheads the team and often handles complex matters for corporate borrowers. Jacqueline Bell regularly leads on the firm’s cross-border mandates with Europe, Africa, and the US. Gerard Koster and Holly Quirke are also an integral part of the team with their collective experience including bond subscription agreements, real estate refinancing mandates, and revolving credit facility matters.

Houthoff regularly acts for borrowers on both domestic and cross-border mandates, including real estate finance, acquisition finance, refinancings, and syndicated loans. The team, which is led by Loet Venrooy, has notable experience of acting for private equity borrowers from jurisdictions across the globe. Prominent members of the team include André de Neve, who has more than two decades of experience handling international finance transactions, and Jessica Terpstra, who works in the firm’s London and Amsterdam offices. Sjors Panis, Jeroen Vossenberg, and Nadia Nartey-Wemegah are also recommended.

The team at Lexence demonstrates impressive and broad capabilities within the banking and finance sector. The firm has in-depth experience of representing private equity firms and regularly handles financial transactions for Dutch as well as foreign clients. Leading the team, Charles Destrée  is a finance expert with three decades of experience, and is particularly knowledgeable about the regulatory components required for cross-border mandates. Further standout members of the team include Max de Vreede and Nina Blanke for their experience in acquisition finance.

Paul Kuipers leads the team at Linklaters, which has broad capabilities in international financing transactions and is particularly experienced in negotiating matters on behalf of private equity sponsors and fund managers. With an in-depth knowledge of the energy and utilities sector, the firm is well placed to advise on financing matters within this industry. Mees Roelofs and Bram Bulter are also core members of the team.

Co-led by Axel van der Staak and Johannes de Jong, the team at Osborne Clarke is a go-to practice for mid-market borrowers seeking advice on real estate finance, acquisition finance, and corporate finance, among other transactional matters. The firm has experience handling domestic as well as cross-border mandates for clients such as Angelo Gordon and Schroders Capital. Peter Van Der Horst and Marlinde Klein Ganseij are also notable members of the banking and finance team.

The ‘highly knowledgeable’ team at Simmons & Simmons works closely with the firm’s offices across Europe, providing clients with a comprehensive service on cross-border mandates. The firm handles matters relating to real estate finance, leveraged finance, acquisition finance, and revolving credit facility agreements, among other transactions. Ivo van Dijk is at the forefront of the banking team and has impressive experience acting for corporate borrowers, buy-to-let specialists, and private equity investment groups such as Axiom Partners. Emrecan Karacaoglu is another exceptional member of the team, having acted for borrowers in both Dutch and international matters.

Stek regularly advises borrowers across a variety of industries, including agriculture, real estate, energy, and healthcare, among others. Sharon Kaufmann and Herman Wamelink are both recommended for project finance and asset-based financing matters. Maarten Van Der Graaf is particularly skilled at handling cross-border acquisition finance, while Marleen Veenstra frequently advises on general corporate lending. Katinka van den Brink is also noted.

With Angelique Thiele having cultivated a strong reputation for real estate and development financing in the Netherlands, Van Doorne is a go-to firm for both Dutch and international commercial real estate investors. The firm also advises corporate borrowers across a wide range of industries, including automotive, retail, energy, and shipping. Stefan van Rossum leads the firm’s restructuring and insolvency team; he advises borrowers on leveraged finance, asset-based lending, and property financings. The 'very experienced' team also includes Jelmer Baukema and Roel Botter; Baukema specialises in alternative financing, while Botter is recommended for finance matters related to the public sector.

With over twenty years of experience in the banking and finance sector, Vincent Bettonville leads the team at AKD. The firm handles a wide range of matters for borrowers, including refinancing mandates, amendments to facility agreements, multi-currency revolving credit facilities, and acquisition finance. Niels Hagelstein has extensive experience advising corporations within the real estate, manufacturing, and logistics industries. Renate Punt-Huizer brings expertise in the shipping sector to the team and regularly handles complex financing transactions for clients within this sphere.

BarentsKrans has a diverse client portfolio that includes private equity houses, multinational corporations, hospitality companies, and financial institutions. Since publication, Michiel Martin has taken over leadership of the practice. Located in The Hague, Nuray Aslan is another notable member of the team with experience in both national and cross-border financial transactions.

Bond Advocaten is a boutique firm that focuses on finance matters with particular strength in project and real estate finance. The team also frequently advises on acquisition finance, corporate debt, bilateral loans, and asset finance. Joannes de Bont focuses on complex transactions and is an expert in matters concerning Dutch security rights. Jan-Joost van Rijsbergen and Robert Steeg, who has experience advising on all aspects of domestic and international finance transactions, are also prominent members of the team.

Eversheds Sutherland has experience acting for large international developers and is especially strong in matters concerning project finance, real estate finance, and leveraged finance. Pim Van Leersum is at the helm of the banking and finance team, where he utilises his expertise to offer international corporates strategic advice on complex financing transactions. Burcin Oral is also noted for her experience in acquisition finance, corporate finance, and real estate finance.

Headed by Sabine Schoute, the team at Greenberg Traurig LLP is experienced at handling multifaceted cross-border financial transactions. Thijs Elseman is highly skilled at representing private equity investors and corporates in finance and restructuring matters. Jack Schrijver is another prominent member of the team, who regularly advises on real estate finance and project finance mandates. Sahur Adam is also noted for her work on some of the firm’s most complex transactional matters.

The banking and finance team at Heussen is highly recommended for cross-border matters relating to the energy and mining industries. Led by Martijn Koot, the team regularly advises on credit facilities, commodities financing, refinancing mandates, and note issuances, among other financial transactions. Sandy van der Schaaf is also an excellent source of advice on multi-jurisdictional financing matters, especially between Germany and the Netherlands.

Boutique law firm Orange Clover Law is home to lawyers who are highly experienced in the industry and frequently advise Dutch companies on refinancing and asset-based financing matters. Kees Hooft heads the finance team and Hannah van Grevenstein works closely with him on many of the firm’s high-value financing mandates.

Rutgers & Posch possesses strong capabilities in mid-market financing transactions. The firm advises borrowers within various sectors, including real estate, automotive, private equity, and insurance. Kees Westermann and Vasco Hoving lead the team, with experience in handling matters relating to structured finance, acquisition finance, and financial restructuring, among others. Maarten Ahsmann is another key member of the team who regularly assists on the firm’s most prominent cases.