Capital Markets: Debt | Global

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.

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.

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.