Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands
Ranked Individuals
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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.
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DLA Piper advised 365 Capital on its acquisition and ABL financing of Hendi.
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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.
DLA Piper's team is pragmatic, collaborative and knowledgeable, and has an out-of-the-box mindset.
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.
It is clear that DLA Piper has plenty of experience in negotiating and advising on larger or more complex project and financing structures.
DLA Piper is able to provide client-centric advice on complex and sophisticated situations.
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Gerard Kneppers frequently advises both lenders and borrowers on multi-jurisdictional project financing mandates, particularly involving the renewable energy sector and battery energy storage systems.
Gerard Kneppers is a very experienced partner who combines social skills with commercial eagerness and strong negotiation skills.
Gerard Kneppers is commercial and dedicated towards us and our clients.
His knowledge and drive demonstrate that he is highly capable of representing our interests effectively.
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 an experienced partner with good communication skills.
Lex Oosterling is smart, relaxed and commercially very strong.
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.
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.
He is good in how he presents his work and it is fun to work with him.
Max Mayer delivered a strong performance as legal counsel with high standards and the ambition to get the best deal for his clients.
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.
He is highly preferable to work with.
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