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Simmons & Simmons LLP

Banking & Finance

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Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Banking & Finance - Belgium

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Simmons & Simmons comes highly recommended by notable clients operating in the banking and finance space. Its lawyers regularly act for both borrowers and lenders on acquisition and real estate financing matters, handling the arrangement of credit facility agreements. Clients also turn to the law firm for assistance with refinancings and green loans, as well as guidance on Belgian regulatory frameworks.

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Work Highlights

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  • Simmons & Simmons advised Traxys on the extension of its USD1.6 billion flagship multicurrency syndicated borrowing base credit facilities.

Strengths

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  • When new issues arise, Simmons & Simmons is on top of them within a day.

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  • What truly distinguishes Simmons & Simmons is their ability to combine technical legal precision with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset.

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  • Simmons & Simmons consistently provides clear, precise and to-the-point feedback.

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  • Simmons & Simmons have strong communication skills and are pleasant to work with.

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  • The team's legal expertise, combined with their strong grasp of market practices, makes them exceptionally effective at this type of mandate.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eric Blomme
    Eric Blomme

    Eric Blomme

    Eric Blomme is active advising lenders on debt restructuring and refinancing issues. He also assists clients with acquisition finance and secured transactions.

    • I think working with Eric is a blessing. He is always very commercially savvy and looks for creative solutions to extensive problems.

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    • Eric Blomme is very technical and always calm.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • In addition to his deep legal knowledge, Eric Blomme understands banking and financing matters, which brings him to the next level of advising and is very much appreciated.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • I can only talk in superlatives about him.

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