Ranking tables

Capital Markets: Debt | Global

Netherlands

The Capital Markets: Debt rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Netherlands.

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Band 1

  1. A&O Shearman
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    A&O Shearman
    Capital Markets: Debt
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    The firm is highly reputed for its work across the full range of capital markets mandates, boasting an outstanding reputation in ECM, DCM and securitisation questions. The practice has a notable focus on corporate as well as regulatory issuers, with additional experience advising banks as underwriters in high-profile equity transactions. The team members offer a wide range of knowledge, including high-value private placements, share and bond issuances and EMTN programmes. It is also among the top firms for both traditional and SPAC IPOs and has recently worked on SPAC business combinations. The law firm's well-rounded offering is completed by its busy securitisation practice, which includes STS-compliant mortgage deals, forward flow mandates and covered bond programmes. Clients benefit from the firm's strong cross-border network on multi-jurisdictional mandates. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
  2. Clifford Chance LLP
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    Clifford Chance LLP
    Capital Markets: Debt
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Clifford Chance is one of the top law firms in the Netherlands for debt capital markets matters, advising mainly banks as issuers or lead managers on high-value bond and note issuances, including green bonds, and on the establishment of EMTN programmes. Team members also have notable experience acting for underwriters on IPOs, rights offerings and SPAC transactions, as well as mortgage-backed securitisation transactions and receivables programmes. The firm often works alongside its offices in other jurisdictions to assist with cross-border matters.
  3. Linklaters
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    Linklaters
    Capital Markets: Debt
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Linklaters is among the best law firms in the Netherlands for both debt and equity capital markets matters. It has an outstanding reputation for acting for underwriters and bookrunners on IPOs and other share and convertible bond placements. The debt team is a popular choice for banks as both issuers and managers in note issuances. It also assists a variety of clients with EMTN and commercial paper programmes. Linklaters boasts a thriving cross-border practice in conjunction with its international network, which includes the capacity to advise on SEC-registered note issuances.
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Band 2

  1. NautaDutilh
    Capital Markets: Debt
    2024 | Band 2
  2. Simmons & Simmons LLP
    Capital Markets: Debt
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
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    De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
    Capital Markets: Debt
    2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is a market-leading team for equity capital markets mandates and also offers notable experience in debt capital markets matters. It is one of the leading practices in the Netherlands for IPOs and particularly experienced on the issuer side. The law firm is also notably active in secondary stock offerings as well as SPAC transactions, including de-SPACs. The team offers further expertise in convertible bond issuances, green and sustainability-linked bond issues and medium-term note programmes. It is a well-regarded practice for both public offerings and private placements.