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Capital Markets: Securitisation - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is highly reputed for its work across the full range of capital markets mandates, boasting an outstanding reputation in ECM, DCM and securitisation questions. The practice has a notable focus on corporate as well as regulatory issuers, with additional experience advising banks as underwriters in high-profile equity transactions. The team members offer a wide range of knowledge, including high-value private placements, share and bond issuances and EMTN programmes. It is also among the top law firms for both traditional and SPAC IPOs and has recently worked on SPAC business combinations. The law firm's well-rounded offering is completed by its busy securitisation practice, which includes STS-compliant mortgage deals, forward flow mandates and covered bond programmes. Clients benefit from the law firm's strong cross-border network on multi-jurisdictional mandates.

Work Highlights

  • A&O Shearman advised Goldman Sachs Asset Management and an investor in relation to a EUR2.7 billion sale of a mortgage receivables portfolio.

Strengths

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A&O Shearman's team is very proactive, knowledgeable about market developments and really provides a service by taking work off our hands. The lawyers do what they say they are going to do.

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The more complex or sophisticated the deal or issue gets, the more likely I will turn to A&O Shearman. It is the best of the best, providing practical but undoubtedly legally sound advice.

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A&O Shearman stands out for its ability to manage deadlines with exceptional precision. Its project management skills ensure nothing falls through the cracks, even in high-pressure situations.

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A&O Shearman is our go-to law firm for complex legal matters. It is a one-stop shop solution for our legal issues. The team knows the industry and understands the market.

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A&O Shearman offers thorough knowledge of the subject matter and dedicated and available teams that provide no-nonsense feedback. The lawyers are very pragmatic.

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Notable Practitioners

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Gerard Kastelein
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Gerard Kastelein
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Senior Statespeople

Of counsel Gerard Kastelein has an outstanding reputation for advising banks and investors on securitisation matters. His wide range of expertise includes warehousing and forward flow deals as well as STS-compliant buy-to-let and SME ABS transactions.

Gerard Kastelein is quintessential in the team.

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Jonathan Heeringa
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Jonathan Heeringa
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Jonathan Heeringa is one of the top choices for corporates and financial institutions as issuers for high-value innovative bond issuances and EMTN programmes.

We really appreciate working with Jonathan Heeringa for his longstanding and deep experience in the field of Dutch capital markets.

He has been very helpful in the process we have to manage.

Jonathan Heeringa gives targeted, practical advice. His knowledge of the market ensures that he is able to take agreements to a higher level every time.

Jonathan Heeringa is very knowledgeable on a wide range of topics in debt capital markets.

Jonathan Heeringa is very responsive, and I am always happy with his service, recommendations and advice.

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Tim Stevens
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Tim Stevens
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Tim Stevens is regarded as one of the best lawyers in the Netherlands for high-value IPOs, with notable recent experience in a number of SPAC IPOs and mergers. He also has pre-eminent knowledge in accelerated share offerings and share acquisitions.

Tim Stevens is a reliable partner and trusted adviser for us. His maturity, sophistication and level of knowledge are unmatched.

Tim Stevens always gives practical and legally sound advice. After each call with him, you know exactly what to do. He is the best of the best for capital markets in the Netherlands.

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Tom Reutelingsperger
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Tom Reutelingsperger
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Tom Reutelingsperger has a particular focus on covered bond programmes and mortgage-backed securitisation transactions. He supports on matters for banks and investors.

Tom Reutelingsperger is exceptionally knowledgeable in his field and consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of complex legal matters.

Tom Reutelingsperger is the backbone of the A&O Shearman team. He is a rockstar.

Tom Reutelingsperger is very knowledgeable, pragmatic and experienced. He understands what the major points are for us.

Tom Reutelingsperger is super approachable and fast, and has very broad understanding. He is a very safe pair of hands and a very nice person to work with.

His ability to combine strong substantive expertise with innovative and creative thinking truly sets him apart.

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Natusia Tensen-Szeliga
Natusia Tensen-Szeliga
Associates to watch

Senior associate Natusia Tensen-Szeliga is recognised for her expertise assisting banks and investors with securitisation transactions, notably relating to mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities.

Natusia Tensen-Szeliga is very reliable, nice to work with and knowledgeable. She really takes control of the process and makes sure we are all able to deliver in terms of timelines and deadlines.

Natusia Tensen-Szeliga is very precise and always there when you need her. We are very impressed by her attitude.

Natusia is always available and very dependable.

We are very positive about her support, client approach and how she manages deadlines.

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Sophia Evenhuis
Sophia Evenhuis
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Senior associate Sophia Evenhuis is recognised for her ability to assist with bond issuances, including green bonds and Eurobonds. She possesses additional expertise advising on issues relating to EMTN programmes.

Sophia Evenhuis is very knowledgeable and responsive.

She is always available when needed.

Sophia Evenhuis is a strong and decisive adviser in debt capital markets transactions, getting projects done on time and to a high standard.

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Capital Markets: Debt
Jonathan Heeringa
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Jonathan Heeringa
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Sophia Evenhuis
Sophia Evenhuis
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Capital Markets: Equity
Tim Stevens
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Tim Stevens
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Capital Markets: Securitisation
Gerard Kastelein
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Gerard Kastelein
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Tom Reutelingsperger
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Tom Reutelingsperger
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Natusia Tensen-Szeliga
Natusia Tensen-Szeliga
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