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DLA Piper LLP

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Netherlands


DLA Piper LLP

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Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Netherlands

Band 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 365 Capital on its acquisition and ABL financing of Hendi.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper is able to provide client-centric advice on complex and sophisticated situations.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • DLA Piper is always ready to think about how to solve a complex matter. It tries to understand what borrowers and lenders are trying to achieve and comes to a solution that works for all stakeholders.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • DLA Piper's team is pragmatic, collaborative and knowledgeable, and has an out-of-the-box mindset.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • It is clear that DLA Piper has plenty of experience in negotiating and advising on larger or more complex project and financing structures.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • The Dutch team has deep and fundamental knowledge of the Dutch financial services market. It also undertakes significant efforts to understand our business model and the way we operate.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Lex Oosterling
    Band 2Lex Oosterling

    Lex Oosterling

    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.

    • Lex Oosterling is smart, relaxed and commercially very strong.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Lex Oosterling is an excellent adviser who provides a high level of legal service as well as excellent social skills which make a very strong impact on the result.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Lex Oosterling is an experienced partner with good communication skills.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Max Mayer
    Band 2Max Mayer

    Max Mayer

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

    • Max Mayer is always available, advises on market trends and tries to understand the underlying dynamics of borrowers. He finds balanced solutions and offers strong relationship development skills.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • He is good in how he presents his work and it is fun to work with him.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Max Mayer delivered a strong performance as legal counsel with high standards and the ambition to get the best deal for his clients.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingAdam Abou Habaga
    Up and ComingAdam Abou Habaga

    Adam Abou Habaga

    Adam Abou Habaga works on acquisition financing as well as syndicated and asset-based lending, routinely leading matters with multi-jurisdictional elements on behalf of prominent lenders.

    • Adam Abou Habaga is knowledgeable, pragmatic and very easy to work with.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • He is highly preferable to work with.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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