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Freshfields

Capital Markets: Securitisation

Global Guide 2026 : Netherlands


Freshfields

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Please visit the Freshfields website for more details about our work in this category: http://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/what-we-do/services/financing-and-capital-markets/securitised-products/

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Capital Markets: Securitisation - Netherlands

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Freshfields is active in securitisation transactions with a particular focus on clients from the real estate sector. The law firm acts for investors, originators and lenders on mortgage-backed securitisations, warehouse facilities, portfolio deals and trade receivables financing. It also provides advice on CLO documentation and interest rate benchmark regulation. The team is particularly adept at cross-border mandates. The department offers additional strength in ECM matters, advising on the listing of shares, IPOs and share buyback programmes.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised ING, Santander, Bank of America and Crédit Agricole in relation to an ESG-compliant Dutch residential mortgage-backed securitisation, valued at around EUR1.1 billion.

Strengths

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  • We appreciate Freshfields' clarity, speed and effectiveness. The team's ability to identify the essence of an issue and provide practical solutions is the key performance indicator.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation respondentGlobal
  • Freshfields has a very experienced team that provides clear and concise advice.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation respondentGlobal
  • We found them extremely helpful in advising on the commercial aspects of the deal.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation respondentGlobal
  • It is clear that Freshfields has a wealth of experience and expertise in a variety of deal structures and processes to tap from.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation respondentGlobal
  • Freshfields offers knowledge, accuracy, speed and commercial understanding. The team is well balanced and knows its market.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Hanneke Rothbarth
    Band 2Hanneke Rothbarth

    Hanneke Rothbarth

    Hanneke Rothbarth is widely appreciated for her prowess in assisting private equity firms and international corporates with equity capital markets mandates. Her practice encompasses advice on Dutch listings and IPOs, as well as take-private transactions, accelerated bookbuilds and block trades.

    • Hanneke Rothbarth provides very clear and concise advice and comes back to you very quickly when you need it.

      Capital Markets: Securitisation respondentGlobal

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