Mrs Jessica Terpstra > Houthoff > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Houthoff regularly acts for some of the leading financial institutions in the Netherlands, such as ING Bank, ABN Amro Bank, and Credit Suisse, on their lending transactions. Spearheading the team, Loet Venrooy is a veteran in the field of banking and finance who has extensive experience acting for Dutch and international banks on matters concerning loan portfolios. Jan Veeningen has nearly three decades of experience advising on corporate lending and leveraged finance, among other matters. Nadia Nartey-Wemegah and Jessica Terpstra, who divides her time between London and Amsterdam, are also prominent members of the team.

Houthoff regularly acts for borrowers on both domestic and cross-border mandates, including real estate finance, acquisition finance, refinancings, and syndicated loans. The team, which is led by Loet Venrooy, has notable experience of acting for private equity borrowers from jurisdictions across the globe. Prominent members of the team include André de Neve, who has more than two decades of experience handling international finance transactions, and Jessica Terpstra, who works in the firm’s London and Amsterdam offices. Sjors Panis, Jeroen Vossenberg, and Nadia Nartey-Wemegah are also recommended.

Houthoff represents sponsors and lenders in Dutch and cross-border projects, particularly those involving the financing and refinancing of large infrastructure investments. The team is led by Jessica Terpstra, who is based in London but regularly splits her time between London and Amsterdam. Terpstra focuses on international financial transactions and is particularly adept at real estate financing. In Rotterdam, Michel Klijn is well versed in numerous contract types including DBFMO and EPC, and advises on construction, infrastructure and energy-related matters.