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Stibbe

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Netherlands

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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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 is a very good and commercial lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Marieke Driessen was responsive and easy to work with.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Rein van Helden
    Rein van Helden

    Rein van Helden

    Rein van Helden is based in the London office of Stibbe and frequently assists clients with acquisition financing and refinancing mandates.

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