Mr Jelmer Baukema > Van Doorne > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

A broad client base relies on Van Doorne for assistance with obtaining financing for real estate and corporate targets. The practice also acts for hospitals and public sector clients in relation to the financing they need for their projects. Angelique Thiele spearheads the firm’s real estate borrowing mandates in the Netherlands and across multiple jurisdictions. Stefan van Rossum is called upon when clients require amendments to existing facilities, with Jelmer Baukema handling corporate lending.

Van Doorne acts for a diverse client base, ranging from banks and investment funds to companies wishing to launch first-time consumer financial products, and is able to assist them with obtaining the relevant licenses. Jelmer Baukema is sought after by non-bank lenders in relation to peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding models, while Daan Horsthuis is well versed in AIFMD and MiFID requirements. Representation in enforcement proceedings fall under the remit of Neyah van der Aa, with Sijbren Kuiper offering expertise in pension regulations, included related disputes.

Described as ‘leader in real estate finance,’ Van Doorne is the firm of choice for several banks and alternative lenders operating in the property finance arena, and the firm is also able to advise on general corporate borrowing. Heading the team are Angelique Thiele, a notable name for real estate financing who also advises on the purchase and sale of loan portfolios, restructuring specialist Stefan van Rossum and Jelmer Baukema, who handles the firm’s leveraged and corporate finance mandates.

Van Doorne‘s offering is well-equipped to handle complex transactional aspects of restructuring matters of significant value, an area of specialism of Jelmer Baukema. Further, the team’s workload includes advising on restructuring and insolvency filings, WHOA proceedings, and bankruptcy matters across industry sectors including fashion, oil and gas, and healthcare. The ‘outstanding’ Stefan van Rossum helms the cohort and has stand-out expertise in high-profile distressed debt, restructuring matters and related transactions. Litigation is an area of expertise of Joost Volkers.