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NautaDutilh

Transportation: Shipping: Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands

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NautaDutilh

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Our core activity is assisting with mergers, acquisitions and financing, but we’re more than ready to depart from the beaten track and come up with surprising, innovative advice on issues such as commercial contracts and disputes. Our lawyers, civil law notaries and tax advisers work together in multidisciplinary teams, with a strong focus on knowledge sharing and innovation with and for our clients. For example, we regularly bring parties together to share challenges, experiences and solutions. All in order to be able to offer each the best conceivable solution. In the area of shipping, the team focuses on ship financing, sale and purchase and the construction of new vessels and we are the only firm having a notarial department specialised in all types of shipping matters in the Netherlands.

For more information: https://www.nautadutilh.com/en/our-expertise/industries/transport-logistics

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Transportation: Shipping: Finance - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

NautaDutilh advises banks and investment funds on financing and refinancing mandates in the shipping sector, representing clients in negotiations for loan agreements and amendments to existing facilities agreements. The law firm also acts for financial sector clients on the enforcement of securities and market entries. In addition, the team routinely assists clients from the aviation industry with aircraft leasing matters and contentious aviation mandates, including disputes over tariffs.

Notable practitioners

Erik Geerling and Jaco Belder are key contacts for the department.

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  • We appreciate NautaDutilh's knowledge of specific legal matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Erik H Geerling
    Erik H Geerling

    Erik H Geerling

    Erik Geerling is a popular choice with lenders for notarial advice on shipping finance mandates.

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