‘They always make sure to put the right person with the relevant level of seniority on the job and get the right specialists involved in the matter.’

‘Menno Stoffer is probably the best restructuring lawyer in Holland. His advice has the right balance between commercial interests and compliance with relevant legislation.’

‘Expertise; reactive; international.’

‘Loet Venrooy, heading the practice, has a unique experience in advising on borrower-side financing work. He is a great problem solver and his knowledge of how to get things done is unparalleled. Venrooy moreover offers his clients an unparalleled degree of specialisation.’

‘Jessica Terpstra is admirable for her technical expertise and her wide ranging knowledge in the lending sphere, which is one of the best in The Netherlands. Her pragmatic and sharp advice is another key success factor for Houthoff.’

‘Excellent service and expertise.’

‘Robert Steeg, excellent and client focused.’

‘Excellent, efficient, highly skilled work, great result.’

‘All team members were effective and very professional, very professional and calm management of everything.’

‘The team is very hands-on and efficiently managed by Lex Oosterling. The service is very good at competitive pricing.’

‘Experienced leveraged finance team with good knowledge of the marked combined with a pleasant pro-active and hands-on approach towards solving problems. The team is very pleasant to work with.’

‘Lex Oosterling – knowledgeable lawyer with a pro-active, pragmatic and commercial approach towards solving problems and managing the process. Very pleasant to work with, honest in his advice, great in working out solutions and an excellent focus on the commercial interests.’

‘I’ve been working with DLA’s banking and finance team for years. They always provide a good service. The team appreciates the fine line between taking into account commercial points and sitting on the chair of the principal. The team works well with other practices within DLA which is important for real estate deals.’

‘Apart from client understanding, strong quality and reasonable pricing, I believe their people/working culture makes the cooperation very pleasant and effective. I always enjoy working with the employees of DLA.’

‘Lex Oosterling: Knowledgeable on the subject, pragmatic, and solution driven in the interest of all parties. Furthermore, I consider Lex as a very friendly, attentive, and dedicated person whom you can contact any time without any hesitation.’

‘The DLA Piper banking and finance team in Amsterdam is probably the most active law firm in this space in the Benelux. They take a central role in the Benelux mid-market lending space for corporates and PE-owned borrowers, knowing everyone and always having a ton of precedents available from previous deals as a result of their high deal flow. They have a very experienced team with great lawyers on all seniority levels.’

‘The team differentiates itself from the competition by its international deal flow, its experience with alternative lending options, up-to-date knowledge on the financing markets, the quality of their documentation and their ability to stay within the budget.’

‘Lex Oosterling – Lex is an exceptional lawyer with an exceptional team. He knows how to get a deal to the finish line by applying maximum pressure sometimes and having a keen eye for the interpersonal at other times. He is proactive, creative in finding legally feasible solutions to difficult commercial discussions and the general level of all the legal work is of the highest quality.’

‘Benno Leemans – Great associate in the DLA banking and finance team. Fantastic guy to work with, very diligent and proactive in managing the legal work and the process. Rising star! 

‘Max Mayer (Partner) – in my view Max is one of the strongest financing partners in the Netherlands legal landscape for financings. Given he works both for the sponsor and the financing side, he is fully aware of the commercial sensitivities each party cares about and is fully up to date on what is consider current “market standard”. He has a no nonsense approach and is able to clearly identify the key commercial hurdles and suggest solutions.’

‘Lex Oosterling (Partner) – Lex is another one of my favoured financing partners to work with. His focus is normally more on the financing side and he has a very good network within the Amsterdam market. Service levels are high and he is quick to come back to you when required.’

‘Adam Abou Habaga (Senior Associate) – Adam supports both Max and Lex and is a core member of the DLA AMS financing team. He is very capable technically and can translate finer legal points easily into commercial language. Very approachable at all times and a great asset to the overall team.’

‘The team has a thorough knowledge of our company as well as our financing arrangements which allows for tailor-made, effective and efficient support.’

‘The team I have worked with (amongst others Lex Oosterling, Ceryl Verbokkum, Tamy Howie and recently Noor Gerven) stand out by their professionalism, subject matter knowledge and customer orientation.’

‘In-depth knowledge combined with a pragmatic approach make HL easy to work with. Furthermore, the team is committed and on the ball.’

‘Wouter Jongen is a practical guy who has the right skills and knowledge to close the transaction. Humour if appropriate and hard in negotiations if needed. Knowledge of the market and advises accordingly. ’

‘Very dedicated and highly committed people, up to date knowledge on the matter, strong negotiation skills, pragmatic solutions, always keeping in mind the cost/benefit analysis.’

‘Partner is easy to get in touch with at top level, always committed and available, see above (up to date knowledge on the matter, excellent strong negotiation skills, pragmatic solutions, always keeping in mind the cost/benefit analysis).’

‘The firm is cohesive as one unit. The personal attention is much appreciated. Problem solving mode to help on on-going processes.’

‘The team is very solution-focused.’

‘The team members are very responsive.’

‘Proactive, solution-driven, efficient and fast responses.’

‘The responsiveness of the team is excellent. They are always available and jump on everything quickly.’

‘Ruben den Hollander is the individual that we work with most frequently and exhibits particular responsiveness.’

‘An excellent team. Considered, commercial and proactive.’

‘The team is on the ball and gets the deal done; and they stand by you when things get hot. Also easy to access for a variety of small practical pointers that really help the business move forward.’

‘Kees is highly skilled and pleasant to work with.’

‘Pragmatic and commercial; dedicated/available; efficient; client-oriented mindset.’

‘Angelique and her team are well connected and very well informed about the market. They invest in thought leadership and therefore they are seen as one of the leading firms in the Dutch market.’

‘Personal yet still professional approach.’

‘Key persons do not change. Interaction between the different legal fields works very well. ’

‘High commitment and great care. As a client, you have the feeling that you can sign without any worries because the lawyers have thought about all relevant aspects.’

‘Practical approach in delivering the correct approach and knowledge.’

‘You are not just another client, they have a personal approach and are in it for the long term.’

‘Great team around banking and finance partner Jason van de Pol. Dedicated team, very thoughtful and detail oriented but at the same time super practical and responsive. Real deal makers, love to work with them. You always feel like first priority!’

‘Jason van de Pol: Great lawyer, very dedicated, top-notch legal advice but at the same time very practical and responsive.’

‘His team is complemented by Nuray Aslan who I think is going to be a future leader of the firm.’

‘Very responsive and commercial. Great lawyers.’

‘Maarten cuts straight to the issues and is a great lawyer.’

‘VBK has a team which combines in-depth knowledge with a very pragmatic approach. Client never gets the feeling hours are being spent for the sake of it, advice is concrete and to the point.’

‘Robin van Driel: prime position in negotiations with the lender team, can be firm when necessary. Robin Thevissen: always willing to dig in, get to the answers, very detailed approach. Also very open and friendly.’