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Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Netherlands

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper has a strong focus on corporate finance matters, particularly advising both lenders and borrowers on acquisition finance. The law firm is able to assist with a broad range of financing types, acting on unitranche financing, asset-based financing, refinancing and mezzanine financing. Team members also have notable experience assisting with project finance mandates, particularly in the energy sector.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Realterm on the refinancing by Deutsche Pfandbriefbank of its acquisition and financing of ESG capex.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gerard Kneppers
2
Gerard Kneppers
2
Band 2
Gerard Kneppers frequently advises both lenders and borrowers on multi-jurisdictional project financing mandates, particularly involving the renewable energy sector.

Gerard Kneppers is pragmatic and willing to work towards a common goal. He is pleasant to work with as well.

Max Mayer
2
Max Mayer
2
Band 2

Max Mayer has experience advising borrowers and lenders on leveraged finance mandates, particularly in connection with proposed acquisitions.

Max Mayer focuses on what is commercially important.

Max Mayer is a great guy who knows his stuff and is proactive. He ensures that we focus on the important points.

I like working with Max Mayer a lot. He has a high degree of knowledge and is quick, responsive, pragmatic and fun to work with.

Max Mayer is a highly knowledgeable and detail-oriented lawyer with the ability to remain calm at all times.

Max Mayer is a safe pair of hands and is very pragmatic, focused and commercial.

Lex Oosterling
3
Lex Oosterling
3
Band 3

Managing partner Lex Oosterling assists both borrowers and lenders with a range of financing mandates, including ESG-linked refinancing, asset-based lending, acquisition financing and mezzanine financing.

I have a really good relationship with Lex Oosterling. He is proactive and comes up with solutions that are legally and commercially viable.

Lex Oosterling is a great person to work with.

He is a highly experienced and commercially savvy lawyer who gets good results in negotiations.

Lex Oosterling has a front-seat approach and is very aware of what is relevant in our sector. He delivers quick communication, is pragmatic and looks for realistic solutions.

Lex Oosterling is a very easy-going lawyer who knows what our important points are. He is a pragmatic person who gets to the essence quickly and has a toolbox to solve thorny negotiations.

Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP

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Netherlands

Banking & Finance

Max Mayer
2
Max Mayer
2
Band 2
Lex Oosterling
3
Lex Oosterling
3
Band 3
Banking & Finance: Project Finance

Gerard Kneppers
2
Gerard Kneppers
2
Band 2

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