Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 2
Contact number
+31 20 578 5785About
Provided by Loyens & Loeff
Our firmwide Banking & Finance department has a total of 78 associates and 13 partners based in the Benelux and Switzerland. We also have Banking & Finance presence in our offices in London and New York.
Loyens & Loeff has an excellent reputation in the field of financial regulatory advice work and transactions in the financial sector. Under the supervision of Kitty Lieverse in the financial regulatory field, we have built a stellar team of lawyers dedicated to this specialist area. Our Financial Regulatory team works for international and national banks, insurance companies, investment funds, pension funds, brokers, financial service providers, market operators and issuing institutions in all areas of their business that may be affected by these evolving regulations. Our integrated tax and legal approach makes us the ideal partner for our clients because we combine our expertise to deliver a full understanding of the scope of these regulatory changes in terms of how they impact their business, from capital requirements to product developments and services and infrastructural developments.
Besides our financial regulatory expertise, our department provides the full range of banking & finance services and is specifically strong in the following sectors: Acquisition finance, Debt capital markets, Real estate finance and Transportation finance.
Chambers Review
Loyens & Loeff has a well-regarded practice advising clients on corporate and real estate finance matters, with notable experience acting on acquisition finance. The law firm also acts on asset-based lending mandates and credit facilities, especially the Dutch aspects of English law facilities. Team members are well known for assisting with regulatory matters, including regulatory approval. Clients additionally benefit from the firm's respected shipping finance expertise.
Work Highlights
- Loyens & Loeff assisted Willis Towers Watson with implementing the rules originating from the Dutch Act on Further Remuneration Rules for Financial Undertakings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Loyens & Loeff team is creative and sophisticated in its solutions."
"The lawyers have broad knowledge and are making well-considered decisions on matters possible."
"They are always able to get the wanted outcome done in a timely manner."
"The team is client-focussed, able to deliver what we need."
"Loyens & Loeff team is creative and sophisticated in its solutions."
"The lawyers have broad knowledge and are making well-considered decisions on matters possible."
"They are always able to get the wanted outcome done in a timely manner."
"The team is client-focussed, able to deliver what we need."
Notable Practitioners
Kim Koops assists lenders with acquisition financing mandates, often involving real estate portfolios. He also advises borrowers on secured corporate credit lines.
"Kim Koops is very pleasant to work with. He thinks in a broader way than just the case we work on and is always prepared to brainstorm on whatever legal topic."
"He is very good. He steps in only when needed, and then usually always to add value."