Department profile
Hogan Lovells

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Belgium


Hogan Lovells

Rankings

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Banking & Finance - Belgium

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells is recognised for its experience in handling a range of financing mandates. The team acts as borrowers' and lenders' counsel, advising on acquisition finance, real estate finance, refinancings and credit facilities. The lawyers also advise clients on securitisation mandates. Hogan Lovells complements its financing practice with strength in the financial regulatory space, acting on asset management matters, marketing activities, product launches and AML obligations.

Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells advised a consortium consisting of ING, KBC Bank, Belfius Bank and BNP Paribas Fortis on the EUR340 million refinancing of Human8.

Strengths

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  • Hogan Lovells' legal analysis is thorough, their advice is well reasoned and they demonstrate a clear understanding of both legal intricacies and commercial implications.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Hogan Lovells is a well-integrated international law firm which has some very strong finance lawyers on board.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Hogan Lovells handles cross-border legal regulatory questions extremely well. The team understands the business and acts as a great business partner.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Their ability to consistently deliver timely and practical advice with a clear understanding of business realities adds real value.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Where advice is provided, it is pragmatic and commercial with a strong understanding of what is trying to be achieved at a macro level.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Philip Van Steenwinkel
    Band 3Philip Van Steenwinkel

    Philip Van Steenwinkel

    Philip Van Steenwinkel assists a host of banks, alternative lenders and borrowers with refinancing mandates. He demonstrates additional experience in real estate and receivables financings.

    • Philip Van Steenwinkel is an excellent expert.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Philip Van Steenwinkel has a good understanding of customer needs and brings in good expertise.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Philip Van Steenwinkel has demonstrated leadership skills and a good understanding of legal regulations.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Philip Van Steenwinkel is extremely strategic and has great judgement on complex matters.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Philip Van Steenwinkel is a go-to partner.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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