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Banking & Finance: Project 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 houses a robust financial services regulatory practice, assisting with regulatory compliance and clearance matters in the financial sector, including licensing and market access issues. The team regularly interacts with financial regulators and represents clients before courts in contentious regulatory matters, notably concerning administrative fines.

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

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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 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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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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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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Notable Practitioners

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Zeeger de Jongh
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Zeeger de Jongh
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Zeeger de Jongh heads the law firm's project finance department and is a particularly popular choice with borrowers for project finance matters, particularly within the energy industry. He has further experience advising lenders and assisting with healthcare and TMT sector projects.

Zeeger de Jongh tries to find commercial solutions without losing sight of the risks for us.

Zeeger de Jongh is pleasant to work with.

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

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

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

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Pien Kerckhaert
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Pien Kerckhaert
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Pien Kerckhaert is frequently mandated by banks, investment funds and other financial institutions to assist with licensing matters and regulatory approvals for transactions.

Pien Kerckhaert listens well to clients, provides very good quality output and has a solution-oriented approach.

She is an expert in her field who knows the law and the sector.

Pien Kerckhaert has outstanding knowledge of insurance regulations.

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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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Banking & Finance
Niels de Ru
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Niels de Ru
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Aroen Kuitenbrouwer
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Aroen Kuitenbrouwer
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Banking & Finance: Project Finance
Zeeger de Jongh
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Zeeger de Jongh
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Pien Kerckhaert
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Pien Kerckhaert
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