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Clifford Chance LLP

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Banking & Finance - Netherlands

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance is one of the leading financing practices in the Netherlands, with experience acting for both borrowers and lenders. The law firm is highly regarded for handling a range of financing transactions, including revolving credit facilities, sustainability-linked financing, refinancing and acquisition financing. Clifford Chance also has one of the top project finance teams in the Dutch market, particularly for energy and technology sector projects. The team also acts on regulatory matters, such as regulatory clearance, licence applications and financial sector regulations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised lenders in relation to Glaspoort's EUR1.2 billion debt financing.

Strengths

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  • The team is deal driven, seeks solutions to get the deal done and is decisive in its advice. It is able to make my life easier, especially in cross-border transactions.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • They really understand our business and use that knowledge to support us in the best way possible. We are really happy with Clifford Chance's support.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • Clifford Chance has the ability to get to the heart of the issue and propose solutions.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • Clifford Chance impresses with its deep industry knowledge, as well as its excellent execution and deal-making qualities.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • Clifford Chance is a top-tier law firm able to advise on the most complex issues. The team is very business savvy and tries to think ahead.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Hein Tonnaer
    Hein Tonnaer

    Hein Tonnaer

    Hein Tonnaer is highly esteemed for his ability to handle energy and technology sector project finance mandates, often involving cross-border elements and usually representing the lenders.

    • Hein Tonnaer is a star and a truly trusted counsel.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
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  • Jelle Hofland
    Jelle Hofland

    Jelle Hofland

    Jelle Hofland is highly regarded for advising on syndicated financing and the refinancing of credit facilities, as well as assisting both borrowers and lenders with acquisition financing.

    • Jelle Hofland is one of the top lawyers in the Netherlands for banking.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Jelle Hofland is the top of the league and excels by thinking along with the client in a business-minded fashion.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
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  • Titus de Vries
    Titus de Vries

    Titus de Vries

    Managing partner Titus de Vries has a broad practice advising clients on syndicated lending, revolving credit agreements and acquisition finance, as well as assisting with sustainability-linked loans.

    • Titus de Vries is a great lawyer who has the unique ability to facilitate cooperation with his other colleagues across jurisdictions and practice areas.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
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  • Angela McEwan
    Angela McEwan

    Angela McEwan

    Angela McEwan assists lenders with multi-jurisdictional project financing matters involving the technology and energy sectors. She also advises lenders on amendments to term facility agreements and debt financing matters. She has additional experience in matters involving sustainability-linked financings and English law-governed arrangements.

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  • Folko de Vries
    Folko de Vries

    Folko de Vries

    Folko de Vries has a strong focus on acquisition and debt financing matters, particularly those involving private equity clients.

    • Folko de Vries is a really good lawyer and clients really like him.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
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  • Boudewijn Vermeer
    Boudewijn Vermeer

    Boudewijn Vermeer

    Boudewijn Vermeer assists lenders with acquisition, debt and infrastructure financing matters, in addition to the refinancing of facility agreements. He also counts private equity firms among his client list.

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  • Mike Niekoop
    Mike Niekoop

    Mike Niekoop

    Mike Niekoop has a growing presence in the project finance space owing to his involvement in the financing of significant energy projects and data centres across the Netherlands. His experience also encompasses sustainability-linked financings.

    • Mike Niekoop provides a client-driven service and excellent sector knowledge.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Mike Niekoop is very pragmatic, hands on and good to work with.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • I have consistently been impressed by his professionalism, responsiveness and deep sector knowledge.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • He is very much a trusted adviser in our ongoing work and demonstrates the kind of commercial judgement and execution quality you would expect from a next-generation partner.

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