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Bird & Bird

Banking & Finance: Project Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands


Bird & Bird

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Banking & Finance: Project Finance - Netherlands

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird is active in advising lenders and arrangers on project and real estate finance mandates, particularly in the renewable energy sector. In a position to leverage its international network, Bird & Bird is able to assist clients with cross-border mandates and has notable experience assisting with acquisition financings and facilities agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird advised Polestar Capital Circular Debt Fund on the senior financing for Xycle Europoort in relation to the construction of a plastics recycling plant in the harbour of Rotterdam.

Strengths

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  • The Bird & Bird team is very responsive, flexible, easy to work with and persistent.

    Banking & Finance: Project Finance respondentEurope
  • Bird & Bird has strong knowledge of and experience in project finance, allowing it to quickly advise on particular issues.

    Banking & Finance: Project Finance respondentEurope
  • Bird & Bird's proactive attitude, responsiveness and willingness to engage with complex or novel issues make it a truly valuable partner.

    Banking & Finance: Project Finance respondentEurope
  • Bird & Bird showcases commitment, perseverance and creativity.

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  • What distinguishes this department from others in the industry is its highly personal approach, combined with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to finding the best solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Roger van Buuren
    Band 2Roger van Buuren

    Roger van Buuren

    Roger van Buuren assists lenders with project finance mandates in the energy and telecom sectors. He has particular expertise advising on facilities agreements.

    • Roger van Buuren is highly available and easy to reach.

      Banking & Finance: Project Finance respondentEurope
    • He gets the deal done while keeping the legal risks in check.

      Banking & Finance: Project Finance respondentEurope
    • Roger van Buuren is a very experienced lawyer with broad knowledge of his field and he is also a pleasure to work with.

      Banking & Finance: Project Finance respondentEurope
    • Roger van Buuren is very proactive, approachable and pragmatic, which I really appreciate.

      Banking & Finance: Project Finance respondentEurope
    • Roger van Buuren is a great professional to work with as he is intelligent and friendly.

      Banking & Finance: Project Finance respondentEurope

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