Banking & Finance - Netherlands
What the team is known for
NautaDutilh has an outstanding reputation for financial regulatory matters, representing financial sector clients in licensing applications, as well as the launch of new products. The regulatory team also advises clients on sustainability regulations. The law firm also has a well-regarded financing practice, assisting borrowers and lenders with real estate and acquisition financing and revolving credit facilities. The firm also handles cross-border financings, often involving the USA or the Dutch Caribbean. The team has experience in financial restructuring and refinancing mandates.
Strengths
"NautaDutilh lawyers are very pragmatic."
"Natua gives on-point and practical advice on complex matters."
"NautaDutilh have expert knowledge in the field of financial law and regulatory compliance. The lawyers are familiar with handling complex matters from financial institutions."
"The team has always been commercial and able to both provide guidance on what they view as customary in the Netherlands but also tailor their advice to the specific fact pattern that we find ourselves in."
Work highlights
NautaDutilh advised ERGO Group on the EUR141 million refinancing of the Maas Tower in Rotterdam.
Notable practitioners
David Viëtor often advises borrowers and lead arrangers on acquisition finance matters and facilities agreements. "From an advice perspective to how he approaches a transaction, his level of calm and how he expresses himself, he is absolutely brilliant."
Diederik Vriesendorp advises lenders on financing and refinancing matters involving the real estate sector. He further assists with revolving credit facility agreements.
Elizabeth van Schilfgaarde is the managing partner of NautaDutilh's New York office. She often advises international lenders on financing the acquisition of Dutch assets.