Clifford Chance > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile
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Netherlands > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 1
Angela McEwan, who is qualified in England and Wales, heads the global financial markets group at Clifford Chance, and has an excellent track record in borrower-related matters involving corporate lending, acquisition finance and project finance, among others. Elsewhere, clients including Dutch and international corporates, as well as private equity firms, seek the advice of the team in transactions relating to leveraged finance, syndicated finance, real estate finance, bond/loan financing and infrastructure finance. In a recent highlight, Titus De Vries assisted PostNL with the completion of a five-year €200m sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, replacing the former €400m multi-currency revolving credit facility, highlighting the firm’s uptick in ESG-related instructions. Nienke van Stekelenburgh, Jelle Hofland and Folko De Vries are among other key individuals at the firm.Practice head(s):
Angela McEwan
Other key lawyers:
Folko De Vries; Titus De Vries; Jelle Hofland; Nienke van Stekelenburgh; Boudewijn Vermeer
Testimonials
‘Titus de Vries delivered when the timelines were tight in a commercial yet pragmatic manner whilst keeping us informed and engaged.’
‘Titus is responsive and easy to connect with. His involvement feels exclusive and offers the comfort that the deal receives his full attention.’
Key clients
Pon Holdings B.V.
PostNL
Raben Group
Rivean Capital
Omni Helicopters International
HPI Group
AVR Afvalverwerking
IK Partners
Five Arrows
NPM Capital
Work highlights
- Advised PostNL in relation to the successful completion of a five-year €200 million sustainability linked revolving credit facility, including two one-year extension options.
- Advised logistics operator Raben Group on the closing of a €225 million five-year inaugural sustainability-linked loan, with a group of seven banks. This is one of the first club deal sustainability-linked loans in the logistics industry in Europe.
- Advised private equity firm Rivean Capital (formerly Gilde Buy Out Partners) on the acquisition of ERP software company To-Increase B.V. from Danish listed company Columbus A/S and on the financing of that acquisition (€113 million).
Netherlands > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 1
Clifford Chance‘s global financial markets practice, which comprises both Dutch and English-law qualified lawyers, has a standout reputation in the financing arena. The team represents a broad range of lender and arranger clients, including domestic and international banks, private equity firms, export credit agencies, private debt investors and institutional investors, among others. Angela McEwan leads the team; her wide-ranging expertise includes leveraged finance, corporate lending, real estate finance, trade and commodity finance, export credit finance, structured finance and asset-based finance. In a notable highlight, Jelle Hofland and Boudewijn Vermeer advised the three largest Dutch banks (ABN AMRO, Rabobank and ING) on the €280m financing of the acquisition by Parcom and Mississippi Ventures of Hema. Hein Tonnaer specialises in project finance transactions, with a strong focus on renewable energy. Titus De Vries, Nienke van Stekelenburgh and David Woolmer are among other key individuals.Practice head(s):
Angela McEwan
Other key lawyers:
Folko de Vries; Titus de Vries; Jelle Hofland; Hein Tonnaer; Bas Boris Visser; Nienke van Stekelenburgh; Ilse van Gasteren; Jurgen van der Meer; Boudewijn Vermeer; David Woolmer
Testimonials
‘The team understands the way we work and is therefore able to take a large part of the work related to a deal out of our hands.’
‘Our key contact, Boudewijn Vermeer, has a direct and open approach. He is able to find pragmatic solutions that fit our purpose.’
‘Our team has a very extensive experience with Clifford Chance on corporate and syndicated loans.’
‘Titus de Vries is our go-to partner.’
Key clients
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A.
FBN Capital Limited
ING Bank
FMO
Natixis
J.P. Morgan
Work highlights
- Advised the senior lenders on the financing of the joint venture (Glaspoort) between Royal KPN N.V. and APG Asset Management for the roll-out of glass fibre internet networks, with a total capital expenditure of around €1.2 billion.
- Advice to the lenders in connection with the English law-governed finance arrangements and project finance documents, including gas supply agreements and associated documents.
- Advising a syndicate of Dutch and foreign financial institutions (ABN AMRO, Rabobank, ING, HSBC, Barclays, Credit Suisse and BNP Paribas) in relation to the refinancing of an existing revolving credit facility agreement for Fugro N.V. and its subsidiaries.
Netherlands > Capital markets: debt Tier 1
Under the leadership of Jurgen Van Der Meer, Clifford Chance‘s debt capital markets team provides ‘unrivalled insight into the Dutch regulatory capital market’, which is aided by the firm’s expansive international network. The practice is often involved in first-of-its-kind transactions, particularly in relation to green bonds, and covers the whole gamut of matters. Van der Meer’s areas of expertise extend to eurobonds and subordinated debt issuances, while counsel Dewi Walian is regularly sought after for her experience in investment grade and regulatory-driven debt offerings. Senior counsel Tineke Kothe focuses on banking and securities law, where she acts for both issuers and underwriters.Practice head(s):
Jurgen van der Meer
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Unrivalled insight into the Dutch regulatory capital market.’
Key clients
NatWest Markets N.V.
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
LeasePlan Corporation
Stedin Holding N.V.
Basic-Fit N.V.
Credit Suisse
JP Morgan
ING Bank
Morgan Stanley
Citigroup
Airbus
Telefonica Europe
Work highlights
- Advised ING, BNP Paribas and Rabobank on Triodos’ inaugural issue of €250 million “Green Capital” Subordinated Tier 2 Notes, listed on Euronext Amsterdam.
- Advised LeasePlan on the annual update of LeasePlan’s €15 billion Debt Issuance Programme, under which LeasePlan may issue notes which may be senior or subordinated and are listed on Euronext Amsterdam and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
- Advised ABN AMRO Bank N.V. on a dual tranche issuance of $1bn 2.470% green senior non-preferred callable fixed rate reset notes and $1bn 3.324% fixed rate reset subordinated Tier 2 callable notes under its $25bn programme for the issuance of senior preferred/senior non-preferred/subordinated medium term notes.
Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Mediation Tier 1
Clifford Chance is involved in high-stakes mediation in the Netherlands, providing international banks, audit companies, FTSE 100 and blue-chip companies with Dutch market expertise and international mediation with a Dutch angle. Dirk-Jan Duynstee handles financial mediation disputes, involving bankruptcy. Counsel Juliette Luycks is a CEDR and FIDE accredited mediator, assisting clients in mediation and acting as a panellist on mediation-related topics.Practice head(s):
Dirk-Jan Duynstee; Juliette Luycks
Netherlands > Energy: transactional Tier 1
Clifford Chance has a strong reputation in the energy sector, drawing on its global network and fielding lawyers experienced in corporate, finance, and regulatory law to assist with complex, high-value, and cross-border projects. The firm also has strengths in transactions, including acquisitions and divestments of both assets and companies in the energy sector. Hein Tonnaer, Liesbeth Buiter, and Nanette Rutgers lead the team; they have significant expertise in financing, including for high-energy-use developments such as data centres.Practice head(s):
Hein Tonnaer; Liesbeth Buiter; Nanette Rutgers
Other key lawyers:
Angela McEwan; Mike Niekoop; Lotte de Bruin; Philip Walsh
Key clients
Vattenfall
Stedin Holding
Encavis
Diamond Generating Europe Limited / Mitsubishi
Eneco
Eteck
Blue Elephant Energy AG
3i Infrastructure and Oiltanking
DIF Capital Partners
Tikehau Investment Management
FMO
Waterland Private Equity
Sunrock
SkyNRG
Partners Group
TPD
PGGM
Rabobank
Work highlights
- Advised leading European energy company Vattenfall in relation to the agreement with BASF on the sale of 49.5 percent of the offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid, and further on the onwards sale of a portion of BASF’s stake to Allianz Capital Partners.
- Advised the lenders in relation to the financing of six Windplan Groen wind farms.
- Advising the Dutch and French development banks in relation to a loan to Pakistani electricity provider K-Electric.
Netherlands > Private equity Tier 1
The private equity practice at Clifford Chance handles high-end transactions across sectors including technology, healthcare and life sciences, financial services, manufacturing and infrastructure, and is well-placed to leverage the firm’s global footprint to assist with cross-border deals. Mark-Jan Arends, who leads the ‘highly dedicated and agile team’, has been kept busy with strategic and portfolio acquisitions, as well as divestitures, while Gregory Crookes has experience in both buy-side and sell-side transactions, particularly in the TMT sector. Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier is also noted for his expertise in the technology arena, in addition to handling energy and infrastructure-related transactions.Practice head(s):
Mark Jan Arends
Other key lawyers:
Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier; Gregory Crookes; Jeroen Thijssen
Testimonials
‘Highly dedicated and agile team.’
Key clients
Tele2
Partners Group
KKR
DTCP
EQT Infrastructure III
Teslin
Roompot
ACT
CVC Capital Partners
AOC
Curaeos
Rivean Capital
EQT Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Tele2 on its agreement with Deutsche Telekom to sell T-Mobile Netherlands to funds advised by Apax Partners and Warburg Pincus, a private equity consortium, for an enterprise value of €5.1bn.
- Advised Partners Group in relation to the buyout of enterprise cloud software company Unit4 by private equity firms TA Associates and Partners Group in a deal value in excess of $2bn.
- Advising a consortium led by KKR and consisting of Teslin on the public offer for all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in Accell Group.
Netherlands > Project finance and PFI Tier 1
Innovation is a core focus at Clifford Chance, with the firm offering advancements in portfolio financing work, along with sustainability and ESG initiatives to a broad array of clients, both sponsor- and lender-side. The firm is able to leverage expertise with a large team of lawyers specialising in project finance and drawing on international resources for significant multi-jurisdictional projects. The team has a focus on the energy sector, specifically renewable energy projects including wind and solar power, and also advises on several large PPP and infrastructure projects, most notably data centres. Liesbeth Buiter specialises in renewable energy project matters, whereas Hein Tonnaer focuses on project and asset finance, sitting within the global financial markets group; the duo co-lead the team alongside Nanette Rutgers, a senior counsel, active in general bank lending, project finance and secured lending issues, and counsel Mike Niekoop, who specialises in renewable energy, real estate finance, leveraged finance and asset-backed finance transactions.Practice head(s):
Hein Tonnaer; Liesbeth Buiter; Nanette Rutgers; Mike Niekoop
Key clients
Vattenfall N.V.
Rabobank
Nederlandse Waterschapsbank
ING Bank N.V.
NIBC Bank N.V.
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Banco Santander S.A.
Natixis
Nomura
SMBC
Société Générale
National Australia Bank Limited
KfW IPEX
Eteck
SkyNRG B.V.
TIKEHAU INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Borssele III and IV
Diamond Generating Europe Limited
BEEGO IPP GmbH
Kroningswind B.V.
Encavis
Work highlights
- Advised leading European energy company Vattenfall in relation to the agreement with BASF on the sale of 49.5 percent of the offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid, and further on the onwards sale of a portion of BASF’s stake to Allianz Capital Partners.
- Advised the lenders in relation to the financing of six Windplan Groen wind farms.
- Advised the lenders and Sunrock on the entire structuring, including unique features of rolling in fixed rate loans in combination with floating rate loans involved the refinancing of multiple bilateral financing arrangements into one portfolio financing with a limited group of banks.
Netherlands > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 1
Clifford Chance regularly acts for companies, creditors, and shareholders in domestic and cross-border restructurings. The team has been engaged by syndicates of lenders and has a strong focus on stakeholder alignment in cross-border negotiations. Following market developments regarding supply chain bottlenecks and energy price increases, the firm has gained notable experience in heavily impacted sectors including shipping, hospitality, and airlines. The practice is jointly led by Ilse van Gasteren and Jelle Hofland, who are closely involved in bankruptcy legislation initiatives and have considerable experience in syndicate lending, leveraged finance transactions and multi-party cross-border restructurings. The team is also active in contentious insolvency proceedings with counsel Evert Verwey, who specialises in insolvency-related and contentious restructuring matters.Practice head(s):
Ilse van Gasteren; Jelle Hofland
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
ABN AMRO
Rabobank
ING Bank N.V.
Deutsche Bank
Warmtebedrijf Holding
HEMA
Damen Shipyards Group N.V.
TMF Netherlands B.V.
Otravo Topholding B.V.
BNP Paribas N.V.
Work highlights
- Advised a syndicate of national and international banks led by ABN AMRO, Rabobank and ING in negotiations with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and the Dutch State in relation to the €3.4 billion financial support package for KLM, which was in financial difficulty as a result of Covid-19.
- Acted as litigation counsel for the RCF Lenders with regard to ongoing issues around the bankruptcy of Royal Imtech N.V., with a variety of disputes between our client base and bankruptcy receivers that remain to be resolved and/or litigated.
- Advised HEMA in relation to a specific piece of advice required for the sanctioning of its scheme of arrangement by providing a detailed expert report to the High Court of England and Wales on whether a Dutch court would recognise an English court order sanctioning the HEMA scheme of arrangement.
Netherlands > Banking and finance: asset finance and structured finance Tier 2
Practice head Nienke van Stekelenburgh leads the structured finance and securitisation practice at Clifford Chance, which focuses on RMBS and CMBS transactions, trade and lease receivables financings, and auto-loan securitisations, among others. It is active in the Dutch market, advising on cross-border mandates and regularly working on market-first transactions, such as a private trade receivables securitisation that was structured to meet the STS criteria under the EU Securitisation Regulation. Other key team members include senior associate Ksenia Kuznetsova, specialising in structured debt transactions with a focus on RMBS, and recent arrival Marijke van der Weide, who joined as counsel in February 2022 and is already demonstrating her ability to act as lead counsel.Practice head(s):
Nienke van Stekelenburgh
Other key lawyers:
Marijke van der Weide; Ksenia Kuznetsova; Nolan Groenland
Testimonials
‘The firm has an international presence and an understanding of our specific products (securitisation, trade receivables finance).’
‘Marijke van der Weide is very cooperative, energetic and has deep industry knowledge.’
Key clients
Stiching Trustee
Elavon Financial Services
Goldman Sachs
Raben Group
Rabobank
Natixis
Citibank Europe plc
NIBC Bank
Credit Agricole
Work highlights
- Assisted Barclays Bank, BNP Paribas, HSBC and NATIXIS as joint lead managers with the issuance of mortgage backed (RMBS) notes by Dutch Property Finance 2021-2 B.V.
- Assisted Barclays Bank, BNP Paribas, HSBC and NATIXIS as joint lead managers with the issuance of mortgage backed (RMBS) notes by Dutch Property Finance 2022-1 B.V.
- Advised Stichting Trustee Dutch Property Finance 2021-1 as Security Trustee and Elavon Financial Services DAC as Paying Agent and Registrar on the issuance of mortgage backed (RMBS) notes by Dutch Property Finance 2021-1 B.V.
Netherlands > Banking and finance: Financial services regulatory Tier 2
Jurgen Van Der Meer leads the financial regulatory team at Clifford Chance, whose advice and global reach is particularly important to Dutch and international financial institutions, including banks, investment firms and trading houses, among others. In addition, it has detailed knowledge of and contacts at key Dutch and European regulators, such as the Dutch Central Bank, the Financial Markets Authority, and the European Central Bank. The team handles licence applications, regulatory capital issuances, cross-border restructurings, as well as an increasing number of financial institutions (FIG) M&A work. Elsewhere, it addresses complex issues arising from new regulations, such as CRR/CRD, MiFID, PSD, MICAR and DORA. Fintech is another notable strength, with the firm advising startups, scale-ups and big techs, as well as clients offering payment and cryptocurrency services. Counsel Marian Scheele is also noted.Practice head(s):
Jurgen van der Meer
Other key lawyers:
Bas Boris Visser; Marian Scheele; Robert Smits
Testimonials
‘Dedicated and knowledgeable team with a commercial mindset.’
‘Jurgen van der Meer is dedicated and an absolute pleasure to work with.’
‘I am very impressed with Marian Scheele. She is very proactive in assisting with regulatory challenges, of which there are many.’
‘Marian Scheele has exceptional qualities. She is a great communicator and an excellent lawyer.’
Key clients
The Blackstone Group Inc.
ACT Commodities
Trade Republic
MUFG
Citigroup
J.P. Morgan
Scotiabank
ING Bank N.V.
BNP Paribas
Rabobank
IMC
Adyen
Tencent
Mollie
Safened-Fourthline
Litebit
Athora
Reggeborgh
MarketAxess
Work highlights
- Advised Blackstone on an all-cash public offer for all issued and outstanding shares in the capital of NIBC at an offer price of €9.85 (cum dividend) per share, valuing NIBC at approximately €1.36 billion cum dividend.
- Advised ACT, a leading provider of custom market-based solutions for reducing carbon footprints, in relation to a minority investment from Bridgepoint, a quoted private assets growth investor.
- Assisted Trade Republic with financial regulatory, data privacy and tax advice, in connection with its ongoing compliance and expansion plans.
Netherlands > Capital markets: equity Tier 2
With a ‘diligent though pragmatic approach’, the ECM practice at Clifford Chance is often involved in high-profile transactions in the Dutch market. Working closely with the firm’s other European offices, the team is frequently instructed by tech companies and multinational corporates to assist with IPOs, secondary offerings or share buy-backs. Practice head Han Teerink is a popular choice for both issuers and underwriters for equity capital markets matters.Practice head(s):
Han Teerink
Testimonials
‘Leading Dutch ECM team with knowledgeable professionals (incl. US) with a strong track record and a diligent though pragmatic approach.’
‘Han Teerink is a very knowledgeable professional with a good track record in the Dutch ECM market.
‘Hen Teerink is very strong in “connecting the dots”, which makes him a pleasant sparring partner on multiple transaction topics.’
Key clients
Deutsche Bank AG
ABN AMRO
Rabobank
Navitas Capital
Citigroup
Goldman Sachs
JP Morgan
Barclays
BNP Paribas
Jefferies
BofA
ING Bank
Pekao
Stedin Group
Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG
Dongfeng
Morgan Stanley Europe SE
Hartwig Houdstermaatschappij B.V.
Work highlights
- Advised the syndicate of banks on the listing on Euronext Amsterdam of Azerion via a business combination with European FinTech IPO Company 1 B.V. (EFIC1), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), valued at €1.8bn.
- Advised the underwriters on the proposed Euronext Amsterdam IPO and listing of CoolBlue.
- Advised Stedin Group in relation to strengthening its equity by €200m in the form of cumulative preference shares issued to a large majority of its shareholders.
Netherlands > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Praised for its ‘high availability and top-notch advice’, Clifford Chance acts for leading financial investors, as well as domestic and multinational companies, on public and private M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and corporate governance matters. Practice leader Mark Jan Arends has been kept busy with high-end acquisitions in the technology sector, while Gregory Crookes has demonstrable experience providing buy-side and sell-side representation on cross-border transactions. Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier is noted for his expertise in the energy and infrastructure areas, focusing on M&A, joint ventures and corporate advisory mandates, and Jeroen Thijssen, who is commended as ‘solution-oriented’, is another key contact. Stephanie Horowitz joined from Allen & Overy LLP in December 2021. Hans Beerlage left the firm in January 2022.
Practice head(s):
Mark-Jan Arends
Other key lawyers:
Gregory Crookes; Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier; Jeroen Thijssen; Stephanie Horowitz; Pieter Leefers; Tim Heerschop
Testimonials
‘Business orientated, always available and able to cover all areas.’
‘Senior associate Pieter Leefers managed our M&A transaction in a pragmatic, business orientated, quick and cost efficient manner. He was reachable at all times, and never lost his good spirits despite the long process, very good negotiator.’
‘Jeroen Thijssen is always available and solution orientated.’
‘Dedication from the team to work hard in the best interest of the client. High availability and top-notch advice.’
‘Pieter Leefers is agile and positive minded. Had full control and oversight of the project.’
Key clients
Tele 2
Partners Group
Vattenfall
KKR
Digital Infrastructure Vehicle (DIV)
EQT Infrastructure III
Teslin
Encavis Infrastructure Fund III
Gilde Buy Out Partners
CVC Capital Partners
Blackstone
3i Infrastructure and Oiltanking
Royal Ten Cate
Oreades
Tencent
Prosus
Stedin Group
Waterland
ACT
Curaeos
Babilou Family
Work highlights
- Advised Tele2 on its agreement with Deutsche Telekom to sell T-Mobile Netherlands to funds advised by Apax Partners and Warburg Pincus.
- Advised Partners Group in relation to the buyout of enterprise cloud software company Unit4 by private equity firms TA Associates and Partners Group in a deal value in excess of $2bn.
- Advised Vattenfall N.V. and Vattenfall Duurzame Energie N.V. in relation to the agreement with BASF on the sale of 49.5% of the offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid.
Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 2
Clifford Chance‘s sizeable dispute resolution practice is well placed to resource large and critical cases in the market for blue-chip clients and international investment banks. Head of the litigation practice Dirk-Jan Duynstee specialises in corporate and securities litigation, including directors’ liability claims, governance issues, shareholder disputes and public-takeover litigation. Class action-focused Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer frequently acts for issuers, financial institutions and audit companies as defence counsel in disputes related to climate change, securities issues, fraud and cartel damages. Jeroen Ouwehand and recently promoted partner Guido Bergervoet are further names to note for financial litigation, while counsel Evert Verwey works on contentious insolvency and restructuring matters.Practice head(s):
Dirk-Jan Duynstee
Other key lawyers:
Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer; Juliette Luycks; Jeroen Ouwehand; Guido Bergervoet; Evert Verwey; Charlotte Spierings; Tiemen Drenth; Brigitta Jakic
Testimonials
‘The firm has a multidisciplinary approach with excellent coordination and teamwork between partners, leading to an efficient and high-quality legal service.’
‘The Commercial Litigation team stands out in respect of setting strategy, always tuned in to commercial opportunities, the reputational impact and socio-economic developments globally.’
‘Dirk-Jan Duynstee and Brigitta Jakic are both very knowledgeable, hardworking and in a positive way “relaxed” and fun to work with.’
‘Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer is great to work with. An all-rounder, very passionate, always curious and never afraid to ask questions.’
‘Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer is a great strategist and integrator of all the different angles large international cases.’
‘Tiemen Drenth is an impressive senior associate. Very knowledgeable, can grasp a matter quickly, very friendly, organised and communicative.’
‘Tiemen Drenth goes beyond what you would expect from someone with his level of experience by having a very broad knowledge of markets, players, economics and politics. That gives him good business acumen combined with strong legal advice.’
‘Clifford Chance’s legal work is always solid but on top of that they work hard to add more value to it by having diversity in their team, creative thinking and challenging themselves.’
Key clients
Adyen
Airbus SE
Deloitte Accountants B.V.
FHG
Lucerne Capital Management LP
Morgan Stanley
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Republic of Ecuador
Shell plc
Spala Investments XXI S.L.
The Dutch Ministry of Finance
TMF
Warmtebedrijf Holding B.V.
Netherlands > Fintech Tier 2
With access to a strong global network of offices, Clifford Chance’s fintech team handles multi-jurisdictional financial regulatory and banking matters. Specific areas of focus include payments, crypto, brokerage and crowdfunding services, including the associated data privacy, IP and cybersecurity matters. The full-service team acts for clients including fintech companies and start-ups, particularly those involved in payment services and online banking. The team is led by Marian Scheele, ‘an undeniably excellent lawyer’, who specialises in the financial regulatory aspects of fintech, with a strong sector focus on global tech; she advises on new products, licensing and registration, and other corporate matters for fintech clients including M&As.Practice head(s):
Marian Scheele
Other key lawyers:
Nienke van Stekelenburgh; Jaap Tempelman
Testimonials
‘There is a good balance within when sharing tasks within the team. Accessibility is very good. Contact is possible at very short notice. Invoices are well matched to the quality of the work. I felt that this allowed us to get to the goal and destination quickly without fuss. Nienke van Stekelenburgh is always available for the client.’
‘Marian Scheele is an undeniably excellent lawyer who is familiar with the latest discussions, latest documents and draft bills around crypto and legislation in the Netherlands and in Europe. With her knowledge she knows how to discuss the points that matter, peripheral issues are indicated but otherwise left for what they are.’
‘Very knowledgeable and experienced team with good industry knowledge. I am particularly impressed by the team’s ability to handle the most complex cross-border financial regulatory and tech matters in a quick and efficient way.’
‘Marian Scheele really understands the Fintech-industry and our business and can quickly pin down complex issues to their essence.’
Key clients
Adyen
Tencent/WeChatPay
MTN Group
FlatexDeGiro
Safened-Fourthline
OKCoin
IMC
Mollie
ING Bank N.V.
Naspers
Oreades
Anycoin
Block.one
Trade Republic Bank
LiteBit
Floryn
Hartwig
Work highlights
- Advising FlatexDeGiro, an online stockbroker, in relation to financial regulatory issues, including: its compliance tool; the offering and providing of FlatexDeGiro’s products and services in the context of MIFID and other EU and local legislation; and on contracting, including advice on the agreements FlataxDeGiro enters into with its clients.
- Advising Tencent on financial regulatory issues relating to its EEU payment services, and WeChatPay EU, a subsidiary of Tencent, with obtaining its payment service provider license under PSD2 and its EU passports, as well as with the establishment of its EU headquarters in Amsterdam.
- Advised OKCoin on financial regulatory issues relating to the offering of their services as a crypto exchange in the EU and UK, including on licensing, authorisation and obtaining its registration as a crypto company with the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) in the Netherlands.
Netherlands > Industry focus: telecoms Tier 2
At Clifford Chance, senior counsel and co-head of the Amsterdam TMT team Jaap Tempelman advises clients on strategic transactions in the telecoms area. Recent work includes advising on the national fibre roll-out, joint ventures between incumbent telecoms operators and investment funds, and the sale of network providers. The team also assists satellite and mobile networks operators with acquisitions and joint ventures, as well as regulatory changes. Corporate partner Gregory Crookes is another key contact in the telecoms space.Practice head(s):
Jaap Tempelman
Other key lawyers:
Gregory Crookes; Andrei Mikes
Testimonials
‘Clifford is one of those top firms in the world that puts the client’s interests first. In addition to providing exceptionally accurate legal guidance, they always keep the human aspect in mind. Especially with mergers and acquisitions, this is an elementary aspect to ensure that negotiations do not go off the rails. We have greatly appreciated the cooperation and can recommend everyone to work with them.’
‘The Clifford team is tremendously thoughtful, precise and thinks carefully about every element. We had excellent guidance from Gregory Crookes.’
Key clients
Trinseo PLC
Gilde Buy Out Partners
ABN AMRO Bank
Royal Ten Cate
Tencent
KKR
Nordic Capital
ACT
Tele2
Esdec Solar Group
EQT Infrastructure III
Open Dutch Fiber
Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners
Trade Republic Bank GmbH
Didi Chuxing Technology Co. (DiDi)
ING Bank
Prologis
MTN
DeGiro
Greenpeace International
KeenCorp
HES International
Stephen A. Schwarzman Education Foundation (SASEF)
ETG Commodities
Adyen
Penske Logistics
FMO Bank
Natixis
Network Access Associates Ltd. (OneWeb)
Ardian Infrastructure
Blue Sky Group
Amazon
Telefónica
T-Systems
NSC Global Ltd
Sanoma Finland Oj
DSM
Henkel Global Supply Chain
Hess Corporation
Parcom
IK Investments
Booking.com
Foulath Holding
Floryn
Block.one
Entain Holding
Work highlights
- Advising global satellite operator OneWeb in determining and analysing telecoms regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions in four continents with regard to the roll-out of its global terrestrial network, including the installation and utilisation of Point-of-Presence transmission, switching and routing equipment, the operation of a Wide Area Network and the offering of wholesale telecommunications services
- Advised Digital Infrastructure Vehicle (DIV) on its seed investment comprising (i) the acquisition of all mobile towers and masts owned by T-Infra (a subsidiary of T-Mobile/Deutsche Telekom) in the Netherlands, and (ii) the subsequent sale of T-Infra to Cellnex Netherlands, whereby DIV acquired a 38% interest in Cellnex.
- Advised Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LLP (KKR) and Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners (“DTCP”) on the launch of Open Dutch Fiber and the conclusion of a strategic agreement between Open Dutch Fiber and T-Mobile Netherlands
Netherlands > Investment funds Tier 2
Clifford Chance fields a multi-disciplinary team that consists of corporate, tax and regulatory practitioners. The group advises both Dutch and international investment fund managers along with institutional investors, leveraging the firm’s global platform to offer an extensive network of resources. The firm’s tax practitioners offer specific asset management strategies in the context of funds and the group is a key reference point for industry-specific regulatory advice, particularly in relation to emerging markets and sustainability. Tjerk de Jonge, recently promoted to counsel, and Robert Smits are the practice heads. The latter is a key name in the Netherlands for advice relating to AIFMD and UCITS depositaries, advising global custodians and other depositary services providers on their business models and documentation.Practice head(s):
Robert Smits; Tjerk de Jonge
Other key lawyers:
Marian Scheele; Michiel Sunderman
Testimonials
‘Clifford Chance has the ability to advise on multi jurisdictional and multi practice matters. The team is outstanding in terms of quality and pace. Lines are short and their management of complex transactions is great.’
‘They have in depth knowledge of the Private Equity industry and dedication to think & work with their clients.’
‘Tjerk de Jonge: very skilled & hands-on individual who has proven to be very helpful and constructive in his discussions with us as client.’
‘Marian Scheele is an exceptional lawyer. Great communicator and excellent lawyer.’
‘Great ability to deliver cross-border advice.’
‘Michiel Sunderman – excellent advisor for tax and structuring aspects of funds.’
‘The team at Clifford Chance stands out in their multi disciplinary approach. Various disciplines are always connected which gives us the comfort that all elements have always been taken into account.’
Key clients
Shamrock Ventures
Connected Capital & Partners
Medical Credit Fund
Nederlandse Financieringsmaatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO)
Oman Investment Authority
Blue Sky Group
EQT
Multifund
Athora Netherlands
Rabobank
Waterland
APG Investment Management
Aegon Investment Management
Shell Asset Management
DREF Asset Management
DSM Pension Services
JP Morgan Asset Management
State Street Global Advisors
Wellington Asset Management
Millennium Europe
Neuberger Berman
Matheson
Invesco
MFS International
Patrizia
Partners Group
Blackstone
Circle Partners
EQIQ (formerly SSG)
Northern Trust
State Street
BNP Paribas
JP Morgan
Caceis
CBRE
Netherlands > Tax Tier 2
Combining corporate transactional tax advice and tax litigation expertise, Clifford Chance houses an integrated team, equipped to advise on matters concerning employment tax benefits, banking and finance, structured debt tax, funds and real estate tax. Key clients include international corporates, private equity firms, banks and pension funds. Michiel Sunderman, who is praised as a ‘extremely bright, creative and solution-driven adviser’, leads the practice and focuses on the tax-related elements of M&A transactions, restructurings and fund structurings. Counsel Nolan Groenland has experience in transactional corporate tax, specifically financial products, tax controversies and capital markets, while associate Stern Flik has gained familiarity with a variety of financing transactions, with particular expertise in acquisition finance, real estate finance and corporate lending.Practice head(s):
Michiel Sunderman
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Michiel Sunderman stood out for his guidance and advice, even in the moments where there was a lot of pressure.’
‘Technically strong team, in particular on finance and M&A transactions.’
‘Michiel Sunderman is a very strong practitioner. Intellectually excellent, and sharp but a fair negotiator.’
‘Out of the box thinking, very solution driven, reliable.’
‘Michiel Sunderman is an extremely bright, creative and solution driven adviser, who understands the needs of his clients very well.’
‘Their advice is practical, easy to understand even though the tax matters can be quite complicated, and really help solving matters. Great availability and very knowledgeable team.’
‘The team has been extremely effective in handling our complicated tax matters. They are immediately responsive, flexible, well equipped and keep track of the priorities. Their in-depth tax knowledge results in an outstanding quality of work.’
‘Working with Stern Flik has been an excellent experience. His in-depth tax knowledge is very impressive and the same applies to his negotiation skills. His problem solving ability has been of crucial importance for transactions Also Michiel Sunderman is an outstanding, well experienced tax lawyer who has provided exceptional tax analysis in various transactions. Sunderman is highly dedicated and understands the need of the client.’
Key clients
Morgan Stanley
Rabobank
Vattenfall N.V.
ACT Commodities Group B.V.
Prosus N.V.
Connected Capital & Partners Management B.V.
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LLP (KKR)
Digital Infrastructure Vehicle (DIV)
CVC Capital Partners
Curaeos
EQT Partners
Tele2
3i Infrastructure
Diamond Generating Europe B.V.
Tele2
3i Infrastructure
Oiltanking
Work highlights
- Advising Royal DSM on the agreement to sell its Protective Materials business to Avient Corporation for an enterprise value of EUR 1.44bn.
- Advising KKR and Roompot on real estate tax related matters of the envisaged acquisition of Landal GreenParks from Platinum Equity.
- Advising Vattenfall in relation to the agreement with BASF on the sale of 49.5% of the offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid, including tax aspects of the sale and of the ongoing venture between Vattenfall and BASF and various commercials contracts between the parties.
Netherlands > Transport Tier 2
Clifford Chance has a strong following among aircraft manufacturers, airlines, helicopter companies, and aircraft operating companies for advice on aviation financing. The multi-disciplinary team is also able to leverage the wider firm’s corporate and M&A offering, as well as its global network of sector specialists, to provide full coverage in asset finance for aviation. The practice is led by Hein Tonnaer, who is a key part of the firm’s financial markets group and co-heads the renewables group, with a focus on project, asset and export finance.Practice head(s):
Hein Tonnaer
Other key lawyers:
Angela McEwan; Mike Niekoop; Carlijn Tenge
Key clients
BBAM Aircraft Management LP
BOC Aviation Limited
Falko Regional Aircraft Limited
Milestone Aviation Group Limited
JP Lease Products & Services Co., Ltd.
Koninklijke Luchtvaartmaatschappij (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines)
Transavia Airlines C.V.
Airbus S.A.S.
Waterland Private Equity
SkyNRG BV
AXIS Specialty Europe SE
Royal Aero GmbH
Macquarie Aircraft Leasing Services (Ireland) Ltd.
SMBC Aviation Capital Limited
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Netherlands > Employment Tier 3
The employment and pensions group at Clifford Chance focuses on boardroom advice, remuneration policies, #MeToo investigations and pension matters. The practice is also active in reorganisations, works council disputes, data protection matters and TUPE, as well as supporting the firm’s wider corporate offering. Floris Van De Bult leads the team and is co-head of the firm’s global employment practice. IJsbrand de Jong, who was recently promoted to counsel, has experience in domestic employment litigation, fraud cases, collective dismissals and co-determination procedures.
Practice head(s):
Floris van de Bult
Other key lawyers:
IJsbrand de Jong; Sanne Blankestijn
Testimonials
‘Great, hands-on team, dedicated and flexible. Knowledgeable and pragmatic advice.’
‘Floris van der Bult and IJsbrand de Jong are both highly dedicated and pragmatic.’
‘Clifford Chance’s Amsterdam office has been of invaluable support throughout the years. They have become a trusted advisor due to their efficiency in delivering advice promptly, being practical and to the point, and always being available, even for last-minute requests, despite the work pressure they face.’
‘Sanne Blankestijn has supported us since day one: she showed great leadership and ownership of the projects and understood the type of advice our business needs and our requirements. The team delivers work with great diligence, providing the right support (also in terms of the technology offered), and Sanne has been key in keeping the ball rolling.’
‘Amazing team. They give excellent legal advice, whilst being pragmatic and understanding the commercial goals. They are our go-to for complex employment matters that need to be handled in the right way.’
‘Floris van de Bult is very approachable and is engaged in the full process, despite being a senior partner. As well as being very skilled in his field of law, he’s very much able to create a great client relationship and is available to advise on any matter, big or small. In addition, he has created a very strong team with IJsbrand de Jong and Sanne Blankestijn. Both of them stand out for their easy way of communicating with different members of our business and getting across the legal implications in an understandable and straight-forward way.’
‘A very responsive team that is on the ball and provides practical advice of high quality. They are a true sparring partner and understand our organisation and the market we operate in very well. They are proactive when it comes to matters that may potentially affect our business and are very solution driven.’
‘Floris van de Bult is a very practical and solution-driven lawyer. Sharp, hands-on and with a good sense of humour. Apart from the high-quality advice that he and his team provide, he is just a very nice person to work with.’
Key clients
Prosus N.V./Naspers Ltd.
Adyen N.V.
Hoogwegt
HES International
Allego
Stichting Pensioenfonds Vliegend Personeel KLM
ACT Commodities
BME / BMN Bouwmaterialen B.V.
City of Rotterdam
MarketAxess
Royal DSM
Koole Terminals B.V.
Stichting Beroepspensioenfonds Loodsen
Esdec
BEAT
Mizuho
Cofco International
HSBC
Work highlights
- Advising Stichting Pensioenfonds Vliegend Personeel KLM in litigation before the court of Amsterdam against a claims organisation stating that during the period from 1968 to 1990 the pension fund wrongfully applied a deductible.
- Assisting Prosus/Naspers as sole trusted advisor on employment, incentives, pensions and remuneration matters, as well as their business segments, including boardroom advice, reorganisations of Prosus’ businesses, the dismissal of senior leaders, internal investigations and international pension matters.
- Advising Adyen on strategic employment and pensions matters, including boardroom advice, diversity and inclusion issues, drafting and review of policies, incentive schemes, immigration matters, secondment of staff and remuneration regulations (including SRD II, CRDV and related disclosures).
Netherlands > Real estate Tier 3
Clifford Chance advises on a variety of real estate assets, including logistics premises, residential developments, offices, hotels and data centers. Clients include real estate investment companies, development companies, banks and private equity firms. The practice is led by Liesbeth Buiter, described as offering ‘high quality of legal advice’, focusing on real estate transactions and developments, as well as renewable energy projects and infrastructure. Titus de Vries, managing partner, has extensive experience in financing transactions, acting for both borrowers and lenders.Practice head(s):
Liesbeth Buiter
Other key lawyers:
Titus de Vries; Mark Jan Arends; Michiel Sunderman
Testimonials
‘Liesbeth Buiter – very responsive and client focused. With a high quality of legal advice and always finding very pragmatic solutions together with the client.’
Key clients
NorthWest Healthcare Properties (NWI)
UBS Asset Management Real Estate and Private Markets
Prologis
Orange Capital Partners
KKR
URBZ Capital
Ivanhoé Cambridge
AXA
Allianz RE
Avignon
GLP
Amundi
Partners Group
Work highlights
- Advised Prologis on the acquisition of three commercial real estate properties from Mirastar/KKR by way of a share deal (with membership rights in a cooperation instead of shares), located in Schiphol, Bleiswijk and Roosendaal.
- Assisted an institutional investor on the turnkey development of the DHL logistics center in Weert.
- Advised OCP on the acquisition of the ‘One’ portfolio from the Dutch developer Wonam, which comprises 800 residential units spread over five large blocks located in Amsterdam and Utrecht.
Netherlands > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 4
Counsel Juliette Luycks heads Clifford Chance‘s Amsterdam-based arbitration practice. Luycks specialises in national and international arbitration under the NAI, ICC, CAM and UNCITRAL rules and in investment treaty arbitration, under the ICSID rules. The team's caseload includes post M&A disputes between two sets of financial investors, setting aside proceedings brought before the Dutch courts challenging final arbitral awards and representing three international oil companies in an ICC arbitration. Senior associate Tiemen Drenth plays a key role in the practice.
Practice head(s):
Juliette Luycks
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Clifford Chance team that has worked with the Attorney General’s Office has been very efficient and their work is very ethical and professional.’
‘Attorney Juliette Luycks has been the Attorney General’s main contact in the cases entrusted to Clifford Chance. Ms. Luycks is very knowledgeable about arbitration and Dutch law and furthermore she understands the issues and concerns of sovereign states in these types of disputes.’
‘Mrs. Luycks is fluent in English and Spanish, which makes her communication with her clients much easier.’
Key clients
Republic of Ecuador
Shell
Netherlands > EU and competition Tier 4
The full-service team at Clifford Chance advises on multi-jurisdictional mergers and foreign investment regimes, as well as cartels and abuse of dominance proceedings, working closely with the firm’s M&A team on large transactions. The firm also maintains close connections with relevant authorities including the ACM, the EC and the Ministry of Economic Affairs in the Netherlands. The team is led by counsel Frans Muller.Practice head(s):
Frans Muller
Testimonials
‘The Clifford Chance Antitrust Team provides astute legal advice seamlessly across multiple jurisdictions. They are always on call to immediately address our issues as they arise.’
‘Frans Muller, though a senior counsel, is our “relationship partner.” He coordinates with his team, provides proactive advice and guidance, and is always available. He is also kind, funny and clearly a good mentor for the more junior attorneys on his team.’
Key clients
HES International
Nouryon
Pfizer
Royal DSM
Spotify
Vattenfall
Building Materials Europe (BME)
Nobian
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Rivean Capital Partners
Royal Ten Cate
Upfield
Entain Group
AnQore
ACE Pharmaceuticals
KKR
CVC Capital Partners
Allianz Partners
3i Group
Work highlights
- Advised Rotterdam-based HES International on the acquisition of full control over an Amsterdam-based competitor, OBA Bulk Terminal.
- Advising Royal DSM on the sale of its Protective Materials business to Avient Corporation for an enterprise value of €1.44bn.
- Advised European energy company Vattenfall and Vattenfall Duurzame Energie in relation to the agreement with BASF on the sale of 49.5% of the offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid.
Germany > Public sector > State aid
Clifford Chance's team works across locations with in-house state aid practices from all over Europe and can therefore demonstrate expertise in regulatory and political processes at national and European level, while further impressing with experience in environment and energy sectors. Recently, the group advised on various privatization projects and subsidy applications for major projects. Practice heads Thomas Voland and Joachim Schütze are well versed across the entire spectrum of state aid law, including court proceedings.Practice head(s):
Key clients
German LNG Terminal
Tesla
Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz
Work highlights
- Advising German LNG GmbH, a joint venture between Gasunie, RWE and KfW, on the planning, construction and operation of one of the first German liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in Brunsbüttel, including state aid issues (regional funding, public sector involvement, general block exemption regulation).
- Advice to Tesla Manufacturing Brandenburg GmbH on the construction and planning of Gigafactory in Brandenburg, including issues relating to subsidy law (including funding according to Regional Aid Guidelines).
- Advising the vaccine production task force in the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) on the drafting and negotiation of legally innovative so-called pandemic preparedness agreements with five companies.
Clifford Chance > Firm Profile
The firm: Clifford Chance is one of the world’s pre-eminent law firms, with significant depth and range of resources across five continents. As a single, fully integrated, global partnership, it prides itself on its approachable, collegial and team-based way of working. The firm always strives to exceed the expectations of its clients, which include corporates from all the commercial and industrial sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not-for-profit organisations. It provides them with the highest quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Types of work undertaken
Capital markets: the capital markets practice concentrates on securities transactions and other products sold into the capital markets. The practice is founded on a full-service US and UK securities law capability, complemented by local securities law expertise in each of the key financial centres. It provides practical, integrated legal advice covering the full spectrum of global capital raising activities including public and private domestic and international offerings of traditional debt and equity securities as well as convertible and other derivative and structured securities.
Corporate: the corporate practice handles some of the world’s largest and most complex M&A transactions. It combines global transaction capability with a full service of English, US and civil law expertise in the key financial centres across Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific. In addition to mainstream M&A, the firm also encompasses leading specialist practices in: commercial contracts, competition and antitrust, communications, energy, healthcare, financial institutions, funds, investment banking, insurance, media and technology, and private equity.
Finance: Clifford Chance’s finance practice is the leading international finance practice of any law firm. The practice provides highly commercial and practical advice across the full spectrum of financial products including syndicated lending and leveraged and acquisition finance, asset finance, derivative products, project finance, financial regulatory, insolvency, restructuring and structured finance.
Litigation, dispute resolution and risk management: the firm has experience in virtually all segments of the business and financial markets across multiple jurisdictions. The lawyers work with clients to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively – whether through arbitration, litigation or other techniques.
Real estate: Clifford Chance’s leading real estate practice offers UK, European, Asian and US real estate capability. The practice advises the real estate industry’s leading players on the entire property ‘life-cycle’ from the initial acquisition, development, leasing, joint venturing and financing through to the final exit, as well as tax structuring, PFI/PPP, corporate outsourcing, planning, environment and litigation.
Tax, pensions, employment and incentives: Clifford Chance has one of the world’s largest international tax groups within a single law firm. The firm is uniquely placed to provide leading edge advice to clients, and the practice is structured on an integrated global basis. Local tax groups within the practice work closely with areas such as securitisation, securities, M&A, corporate restructuring, private equity, real estate and funds.
The pan-European VAT group advises on all areas of VAT and has particular strength advising on novel and complex issues in the structured finance, financial services, corporate finance and real estate sectors.
The team of experienced employment, employee benefits, ERISA, immigration and pensions specialists work with clients from a wide range of sectors to address local and cross-border issues.
International offices:Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Bangkok, Barcelona, Beijing, Brussels, Bucharest, Casablanca, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Jakarta*, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Moscow, Munich, New York, Paris, Perth, Prague, Rome, São Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Warsaw, Washington, D.C., Riyadh**
*Linda Widyati & Partners in association with Clifford Chance
**Clifford Chance has a co-operation agreement with Abuhimed Alsheikh Alhagbani Law Firm in Riyadh
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Staff Figures
Number of partners : 550 Number of other fee-earners : 3,300Legal Briefings
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Competition for competition claims?
Until recently, the lion’s share of follow-on claims in relation to large EU-wide cartels were brought in the English courts. The claimant is the one who decides where to bring the claim (subject to the chosen courts having jurisdiction) and the availability of broad disclosure and other aspects of English procedure have made England an … -
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Clifford Chance’s Ian Moulding, Chris Yates, Jason Epstein and Ryan Byrne consider the rising tide of US-style ‘stock drop’ shareholder class actions in the UK, and offer practical tips for in-house counsel on managing the risk of shareholder litigation Shareholders can bring claims against listed companies to recover losses suffered as a result of a drop …
Comparative Guides
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United States: Competition Litigation
Published: July 2023
Authors: William Lavery Joe Ostoyich Weisiyu Jiang Kimberly Shi
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Competition Litigation laws and regulations applicable in United States.
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United Kingdom: Merger Control
Published: October 2023
Authors: Alex NourryDaniel Harrison
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Merger Control laws and regulations applicable in United Kingdom.
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France: Real Estate
Published: December 2023
Authors: David GerardKaren BortolottiAntoinette Gru
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Real Estate laws and regulations applicable in France.
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Germany: Real Estate
Published: December 2023
Authors: Dennis Blechinger
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Real Estate laws and regulations applicable in Germany.
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Spain: Real Estate
Published: December 2023
Authors: Maria PradilloCarme BrieraFernando EscribanoJavier OlabarriLaura del Campo
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Real Estate laws and regulations applicable in Spain.
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The Netherlands: Real Estate
Published: December 2023
Authors: Liesbeth BuiterLotte de BruinStern FlikCile ArnoldyGülsah Vural
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Real Estate laws and regulations applicable in The Netherlands.
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United Kingdom: Real Estate
Published: December 2023
Authors: Michael CoxallMatt TaylorAlice Raine
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Real Estate laws and regulations applicable in United Kingdom.
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United States: Real Estate
Published: December 2023
Authors: Ness CohenEddie FrastaiJeanne Roig-IrwinKris FerrantiJon Newman
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Real Estate laws and regulations applicable in United States.
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Poland: Investing In
Published: January 2024
Authors: Agnieszka Janicka Tomasz Derda Bartosz Kaniasty Katarzyna Kuchta
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Investing In laws and regulations applicable in Poland.
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United Kingdom: Life Sciences
Published: March 2024
Authors: Stephen Reese Alex Walker Molly Margiotta
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Life Sciences laws and regulations applicable in United Kingdom.
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EU: Life Sciences
Published: March 2024
Authors: Dr. Gunnar Sachs, Maître en droit (Paris) Dr. Sabrina Vivekens, LL.M. (Melbourne)
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Life Sciences laws and regulations applicable in EU.
- Banking and finance: Borrower side
- Banking and finance: lender or arranger side
- Capital markets: debt
- Dispute resolution: Mediation
- Energy: transactional
- Private equity
- Project finance and PFI
- Restructuring and insolvency
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance: asset finance and structured finance
- Banking and finance: Financial services regulatory
- Capital markets: equity
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation
- Fintech
- Industry focus: telecoms
- Investment funds
- Tax
- Transport
Firm Rankings
- Germany > Public sector > State aid