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Houthoff

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands

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Houthoff

About

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Houthoff’s Banking & Finance Team has a comprehensive knowledge of the financial sector, and the laws and regulations that govern it. The experienced Banking & Finance Team provides services to domestic and foreign banks, investors, other financial institutions, large companies and supervisory authorities. Our specialists give advice on a large variety of banking and financial transactions. This can involve high-end acquisition, real estate, asset or project financing, syndicated or bilateral loans, or restructuring, all of this in the context of complex financial regulations and legislation.

OUR EXPERTISE IN BANKING & FINANCE

Parties in cross-border - and mostly complex - financial transactions can become caught up in the web of international legislation. Supervisory authorities closely monitor these transactions. Our experienced Banking & Finance Team is engaged by financial institutions, foreign law firms, investors and other market parties for effective advice and support.

Our specialists integrate their tax, legal and notarial expertise with their sector knowledge to provide well-considered advice and practical solutions. Thanks to our offices in London and New York, Houthoff has an extensive international network that affords us access to the right expertise on foreign laws and regulations.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Netherlands

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Houthoff is a full-service Dutch law firm that advises borrowers on debt restructuring and real estate financing. The team also assists with the sale of loan portfolios, acquisition financing and revolving loan facilities. It has further experience acting for clients on sustainability-linked financing mandates. The law firm's capabilities in financing transactions are complemented by its regulatory expertise, with skill in advising on regulatory framework compliance, licensing procedures, payment services issues and crypto-related matters.

Notable practitioners

André de Neve and Berry van Wijk are key contacts for clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Houthoff advised Fortenova on its EUR1.2 billion refinancing.

Strengths

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  • Houthoff has a proactive approach to complex transactions, finding innovative solutions to business challenges.

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  • Houthoff is very responsive and able to move matters forward at pace.

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  • The lawyers are commercial and their response times are fast. They also do well in complex situations.

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  • Houthoff's strengths are its experience, dedication and in-depth sector knowledge.

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  • They know what is market practice for international deals and can guide us very effectively into making various concepts work for the Dutch market without compromising the overall commercial goal.

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Members

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  • Jessica Terpstra

  • Andre de Neve

  • Berry van Wijk

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