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Clifford Chance LLP

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Netherlands


Clifford Chance LLP

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Banking & Finance - Netherlands

Band 1

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.

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Clifford Chance has the ability to get to the heart of the issue and propose solutions.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • 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 respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jelle Hofland
    Band 1Jelle 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 respondentGlobal
    • Jelle Hofland is the top of the league and excels by thinking along with the client in a business-minded fashion.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Titus de Vries
    Band 2Titus 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 respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Angela McEwan
    Band 3Angela 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.

  • Band 3Folko de Vries
    Band 3Folko 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 respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Boudewijn Vermeer
    Band 4Boudewijn 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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