About
Provided by NautaDutilh
The financing capacity of banks has reduced with the new capital requirements. Demand for alternative sources of financing is increasing. NautaDutilh's Capital Markets team assists companies in using both conventional and a growing choice of alternative forms of finance.
The team has extensive experience in advising issuers and lead managers/underwriters. We offer advice on various forms of equity capital markets transactions (IPOs and rights issues), debt capital markets transactions (advising on the issuance of stand-alone bonds, high-yield debt and investment grade debt), the drafting of debt issuance programmes for retail investors and professional market parties, and so-called direct loans.
NautaDutilh places the needs of the client as foremost, and where necessary will develop innovative structures to respond to those needs. An illustrative example of this was the recent financing of the largest single-asset real estate deal in Dutch history: the acquisition of the High Tech Campus from Philips Electronics Nederland by a consortium of investors led by Marcel Boekhoorn. A Credit Tenant Lease financing structure comprised of an innovative mix of derivatives, insurances, collateral, a U.S. note, indemnities and guarantees under various applicable laws.
Chambers Review
NautaDutilh boasts a market-leading securitisation practice, advising sponsors, originators, issuers and investors on RMBS transactions, portfolio sales, covered bond programmes and mortgage investment platforms. The law firm is also highly regarded for its work on ECM and DCM mandates, with particular experience in transatlantic transactions. It offers notable expertise in both corporate and regulatory bond issuances, including acting for the purchasers, as well as in assisting with the establishment of EMTN programmes. The team is also a popular choice with underwriters, SPACs and sponsors for advice on IPOs, capital raises, and business combinations.
Work Highlights
- NautaDutilh assisted Arcos Dorados with its first issuance of USD350 million sustainability-linked notes, including an innovative structure linking green target fulfilment to the amount of payable interest rates.
Strengths
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"NautaDutilh delivers high-quality work and everything they do is state-of-the-art. The advice is really to the point and pragmatic, and tailored to what we actually need."
"Nauta are one of our preferred law firms because they are always quite commercial, hands-on, available and providing reasonable quotes."
"NautaDutilh delivers high-quality work and everything they do is state-of-the-art. The advice is really to the point and pragmatic, and tailored to what we actually need."
"Nauta are one of our preferred law firms because they are always quite commercial, hands-on, available and providing reasonable quotes."
Notable Practitioners
Michaëla Ulrici is a highly esteemed practitioner who regularly acts as drafting counsel on matters, including RMBS transactions, warehouse securitisations, as well as advising on investor accessions to mortgage loan platforms she advised on setting up.
"However complex or challenging the matter, Michaëla Ulrici always manages to find the ace card that brings everything together and delivers the result that all parties were looking for."
"She is very pragmatic, very knowledgeable, a hard negotiator, and is someone who proactively gives very good advice and considerations for us to absorb."
Antonia Netiv has a strong reputation for advising underwriters and sponsors on traditional IPOs and capital raises. Her recent work highlights also include SPAC IPOs and business combinations, where she advises SPACs, sponsors and underwriters.
"Antonia Netiv has a very good eye for her client's needs. She is approachable, quick, has a good feeling for what a client values, and has an excellent background."
"Antonia Netiv is very collaborative, hard-working, has good relationships with the major underwriters and a lot of experience."
Arjan Scheltema is known for his expertise and high levels of activity in the setting up and updating of covered bond programmes. He has additional experience in multi-tranch mortgage securitisations and STS-compliant transactions.
"His asset is his knowledge of even the tiniest legal details when dealing with new structures, and his participation in the current market standard developments. He is easily accessible and provides in-depth and transaction-specific advice."
"Arjan Scheltema is very sharp and also clear in explaining things."
"Particularly in the field of securitisation and covered bonds, Arjan is one of the most technically skilled lawyers in the Dutch market."
Former managing partner Petra Zijp's extensive knowledge includes public offerings and private placements, and she is particularly focused on advising international banking syndicates on IPOs and SPAC transactions. She has additional experience assisting Dutch companies on preparing their listings in the US.
"Petra Zijp is very committed, very hands-on and always available. I also appreciate the way she manages the relationship with Nauta's partner firms abroad on international transactions, so we can focus on our own tasks."
"Petra Zijp is very pleasant to work with."
Liza Gerritsen rises in the rankings based on continuously working on sophisticated mandates and receiving considerable praise from clients and market sources. She supports clients on securitisation mandates, including RMBS transactions, STS-compliant warehouse securitisations, establishing loan platforms and connected investor accessions.
"She is very pleasant to work with and offers a high level of skills and knowledge."
"Liza Gerritsen is a very knowledgeable lawyer who is service-minded and always keen to give in-depth advice and brainstorm on pending topics during a transaction or on a general basis. She is sharp, quick, witty and timely. Her dedication and service to her clients and network is unbeatable."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Elizabeth van Schilfgaarde
Paul van der Bijl