Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Banking & Finance - Netherlands
What the Team is Known For
Bond Advocaten is a boutique Dutch law firm that boasts particular strength in financing matters. The team frequently advises borrowers and lenders on acquisition finance, debt financing, refinancing and real estate finance matters. The department is also well equipped to handle cross-border mandates and demonstrates activity in the public transport, real estate and infrastructure sectors.
Strengths
Bond Advocaten's strengths are its excellent know-how, great communication skills and quick turnaround times.
Bond Advocaten's lawyers are very pragmatic, hands on and very pleasant to work with. They know exactly what I need.
Bond Advocaten has a pragmatic approach in finding solutions that satisfy both companies, banks and shareholders.
Bond Advocaten has a very experienced and high-quality team.
They understand the dynamics of international finance transactions exceptionally well and know how to align Dutch legal requirements with broader cross-border deal structures.
Work Highlights
Bond Advocaten acted for Extens and ING Corporate Investments on the financing of their investment in Medicore.
Notable practitioners
Joannes de Bont operates a broad practice that attracts both borrowers and lenders. His expertise spans acquisition finance, asset-backed lending, debt restructuring and the amendment and extension of facility agreements.
Joannes de Bont is a great lawyer with lots of experience and who is very pleasant to work with. He gets the deal done.
Joannes de Bont is a seasoned lawyer with a keen eye on the longer-term relationships between lenders and borrowers.