Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
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Provided by DLA Piper LLP
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper has a strong focus on corporate finance matters, particularly advising both lenders and borrowers on acquisition finance. The law firm is able to assist with a broad range of financing types, acting on unitranche financing, asset-based financing, refinancing and mezzanine financing. Team members also have notable experience assisting with project finance and real estate finance mandates.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised ABN AMRO Bank and Coöperatieve Rabobank on the financing for Pon Group's major acquisition of all the shares in Urus Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team consists of multiple specialists making sure responses are timely and of high quality."
"The lawyers at DLA Piper fully understand the commercial dynamics between lender and company and are willing to propose a solution that caters to everyone's needs."
"The team is very well equipped to handle complex transactions with a hands-on mentality."
"The ability to make complex and sophisticated matters pragmatic is one of the advantages of working with DLA."
"The team consists of multiple specialists making sure responses are timely and of high quality."
"The lawyers at DLA Piper fully understand the commercial dynamics between lender and company and are willing to propose a solution that caters to everyone's needs."
"The team is very well equipped to handle complex transactions with a hands-on mentality."
"The ability to make complex and sophisticated matters pragmatic is one of the advantages of working with DLA."
Notable Practitioners
Gerard Kneppers frequently advises both lenders and borrowers on multi-jurisdictional project financing mandates, particularly involving the renewable energy sector.
Max Mayer has experience advising borrowers and lenders on leveraged finance mandates, particularly in connection with proposed acquisitions.
"Max Mayer helps with deal tactics and is good at managing his clients."
Lex Oosterling assists both borrowers and lenders with a range of financing mandates, including ESG-linked refinancing, asset-based lending, acquisition financing and mezzanine financing.
"Lex Oosterling has good client focus and commercial awareness. He has excellent knowledge and technical skills to get the deal done."
"He is a great pragmatic leader with commercial acumen."