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Banking & Finance - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman boasts a market-leading financing team with notable experience in acquisition finance mandates. The law firm is highly esteemed for assisting clients with credit facilities, term loans, leveraged finance and bridge financing. It is popular with both borrowers and lenders. It also offers a standout project finance group, advising on the financing of renewable energy projects. The law firm additionally assists with regulatory compliance and clearance matters in the financial sector, including licensing and market access issues.

Work Highlights

  • A&O Shearman acted for Glaspoort on its EUR1.2 billion debt financing in relation to its roll-out strategy.

Strengths

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The A&O Shearman team stands out for its knowledge of the local financial sector, including banks, investment firms, other financial institutions but also regulators.

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Market leadership and integrated legal support are delivered by this highly experienced team.

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A&O Shearman has the ability to simplify complex legal matters such that they are easy to understand for its clients.

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A&O Shearman is a leading law firm in project finance transactions.

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A&O Shearman has a wealth of experience in the sector and is one of the leading law firms in this field. It is able to think alongside our commercial needs and translate them into legal language.

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Notable Practitioners

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Niels de Ru
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Niels de Ru
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Band 2

Niels de Ru is a strong practitioner who acts for both borrowers and lenders on corporate finance mandates. He advises clients on credit facility and sustainability-linked refinancing matters.

Niels de Ru is a good captain of the ship who is always available.

Niels de Ru is a supportive and knowledgeable lawyer who has supported us professionally in many cases and added tremendous value to our organisation.

Niels de Ru is always available for a quick sparring session if needed.

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Aroen Kuitenbrouwer
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Aroen Kuitenbrouwer
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Band 4

Aroen Kuitenbrouwer is relied upon by both corporates and financial institutions to assist with the renewal of credit facility agreements and cross-border refinancings. His financing practice is also complemented by his expertise in restructuring matters.

We have a longstanding relationship with Aroen and he is always available and sharp.

It is great working with Aroen Kuitenbrouwer.

Aroen Kuitenbrouwer is approachable, understands the market and can quickly give feedback. He is also commercial, flexible, adaptable and hands on.

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Luke Whibley
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Luke Whibley
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Foreign Expert

Amsterdam-based Luke Whibley is admitted to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales. He is regularly involved in cross-border matters with the UK in relation to acquisition financings.

He really understands everything but can also help guide you through important issues.

In acquisition finance deals, he is our go-to lawyer.

Luke Whibley is extremely knowledgeable but also very pragmatic, which always helps. He knows what to stress over and what not to.

Luke is able to set out complex legal matters in a simple way, allowing you to easily grasp the matter at hand. He looks out for his clients while keeping in mind overall commercial deal dynamics.

Luke Whibley is a legend! He works incredibly hard and always delivers. I would easily instruct him for my deals again.

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Niels de Ru
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Niels de Ru
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Band 2
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Aroen Kuitenbrouwer
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Aroen Kuitenbrouwer
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Band 4
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Luke Whibley
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Luke Whibley
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Foreign expert for UK
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