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Banking & Finance - Belgium

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields represents a number of domestic and international banks and corporate clients in financing transactions, often cooperating with the law firm's corporate team to offer an integrated service. The law firm offers particular expertise in acquisition financing mandates, frequently acting for private equity investors. The team additionally assists borrowers with refinancings, sustainability-linked financings, debt restructurings and liquidity questions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised Telenet on a EUR500 million TLB facility, maturing in 2033.

Strengths

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  • Freshfields' commitment to excellence and ability to navigate complex legal landscapes makes them an invaluable asset to any team.

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  • Freshfields manages to balance the interests of multiple stakeholders while maintaining momentum and legal precision. The team brings technical knowledge and communicates clearly.

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  • Freshfields have a profound understanding of our business. They understand our strategy and key objectives, with a hands-on approach and the ability to quickly respond.

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  • Freshfields have good business acumen and provide very good support in negotiations. The team are also very knowledgeable and have a broad view on topics.

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  • Freshfields consistently delivers high levels of service with strong responsiveness. The team members are accessible, proactive and quick to follow up.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Wouter Van Der Veken
    Wouter Van Der Veken

    Wouter Van Der Veken

    Wouter Van Der Veken is particularly sought after by clients for his expertise in acquisition financing and debt restructuring mandates, with additional skill in sustainability-linked facility agreements.

    • Wouter Van Der Veken has unrivalled insight and goes beyond many other lawyers due to his background.

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    • Wouter Van Der Veken is highly commercially minded and combines legal expertise with a deep understanding of financing products.

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    • Wouter Van Der Veken has a very high level of knowledge of financial documents and the market, and is a good adviser to negotiate with banks.

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    • Wouter Van Der Veken is very responsive and helps in determining the right way to go. He is also not afraid to take the lead in complex calls and negotiations.

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    • Wouter Van Der Veken has proven to be an exceptionally strong and reliable adviser. He grasps complex issues quickly and translates them into practical, commercially sound solutions.

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