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Stibbe

Banking & Finance

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Banking & Finance - Netherlands

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Stibbe is well regarded for financial regulatory matters and project finance mandates. The law firm assists clients with licensing applications and sustainable finance directives, as well as advising on fintech regulations, contentious mandates and anti-money laundering legislation. Stibbe also frequently assists sponsors and lenders with project finance matters, including PPP and PFI projects, often involving transport or energy infrastructure. The team is equally equipped to advise both borrowers and lenders on acquisition financing mandates, as well as revolving credit facilities agreements and sustainable financings.

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Work Highlights

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  • Stibbe acted for a group of lenders on the PFI project involving BAAK Blankenburg-Verbinding for the A24 Blankenburg connection project.

Strengths

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  • Stibbe's lawyers are excellent and trusted partners to our business. They have deep expertise and practical experience.

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  • They approach legal issues with a clear commercial lens, which clients appreciate. They negotiate effectively and focus on the commercial objectives of the client.

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  • Stibbe is very detailed and also able to take a pragmatic approach if things become time sensitive.

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  • Stibbe delivers excellent results under extremely tight deadlines which is a testament to its efficiency, expertise and commitment.

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  • What truly sets Stibbe apart is its deep regulatory expertise and its ability to navigate highly complex, evolving frameworks with clarity and precision.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rogier Raas
    Rogier Raas

    Rogier Raas

    Rogier Raas advises clients on SFDR compliance and AIFMD licensing matters, as well as the regulatory aspects of transactions in the insurance and pension sectors. He also has experience assisting clients with compliance with sanctions legislation and taxonomy regulations.

    • Rogier Raas is a very professional and responsive lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Rogier Raas is a very smart lawyer who has great strategic skills. He is a trusted adviser for more complicated matters and is also easy to work with.

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    • Rogier Raas is a valued resource.

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  • David Orobio de Castro
    David Orobio de Castro

    David Orobio de Castro

    David Orobio de Castro is noted for his expertise in PPP and project finance mandates in the infrastructure sector, acting for both borrowers and lenders.

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  • Marieke Driessen
    Marieke Driessen

    Marieke Driessen

    Marieke Driessen leads both borrower and lender-side matters in relation to the arrangement of facility agreements, acquisition financing and debt financing. Her work regularly spans a number of jurisdictions across Europe.

    • Marieke Driessen stands out as a highly effective negotiator with strong commercial awareness. She is pragmatic, solution-oriented and very easy to work with.

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    • Marieke Driessen offers good communication and a high level of expertise.

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    • Marieke Driessen was responsive and easy to work with.

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    • Marieke Driessen is a very good and commercial lawyer.

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  • Roderik Vrolijk
    Roderik Vrolijk

    Roderik Vrolijk

    Roderik Vrolijk has a growing presence for his work handling the regulatory elements of corporate acquisitions and reorganisations on behalf of financial institutions in the Netherlands. He additionally advises on AIFMD obligations and licensing requirements.

    • Roderik Vrolijk is a long-term trusted partner for our business.

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    • Roderik Vrolijk is a joy to work with.

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    • He is consistently solution-oriented, bringing deep regulatory expertise and a pragmatic approach to every matter.

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    • Roderik Vrolijk has been a steady and trusted adviser to our business.

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    • He is highly responsive and always makes himself available, no matter how complex the issue.

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