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Hogan Lovells

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium

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Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Belgium

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Notable Practitioners

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

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

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    • Philip Van Steenwinkel is extremely strategic and has great judgement on complex matters.

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    • Philip Van Steenwinkel is an excellent expert.

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    • Philip Van Steenwinkel is a go-to partner.

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  • Charles-Henri Bernard
    Charles-Henri Bernard

    Charles-Henri Bernard

    Charles-Henri Bernard comes very well regarded as an up-and-coming lawyer with a strong focus on financial regulation. He regularly assists financial institutions and asset managers with the regulatory aspects of product and fund launches, as well as insurance-related mandates and AML compliance.

    • We trust what Charles-Henri Bernard says. He has a senior approach and is very pragmatic.

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    • Charles-Henri Bernard is truly a trusted partner in anything regulatory-related.

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    • Charles-Henri Bernard is a dealmaker and a genuinely nice person to work with.

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    • Charles-Henri Bernard is personable, commercial and has a strong understanding of the bigger picture. He is highly responsive and operates quickly.

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    • Charles-Henri Bernard offers very swift replies and clear communication, delivering strong suggestions.

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