Mr Gerard Koster > Dentons > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Dentons is a go-to firm for notable Dutch lenders, such as ING Bank and Rabobank, seeking advice on financial matters. The firm also regularly advises foreign banks, insurers, and corporations on structured products and asset-backed financing. Marcel Janssen leads the banking and finance practice in Amsterdam and is highly experienced in a variety of financings, including receivables finance, securitisation, supplier finance, and export finance. Spearheading the firm’s English law asset finance practice, Jacqueline Bell regularly represents asset managers and specialises in the aviation and shipping sectors. Other key members of the team include Gerard Koster and Holly Quirk, who both have years of experience within the banking and finance sector.

Dentons continues to prove itself as a ‘commercially orientated’ firm with an in-depth knowledge of the regulatory components that govern the financial landscape. The firm frequently advises Dutch and international banks on their financing mandates and possesses expertise in acquisition finance, ESG-compliant investing, real estate finance, and project finance, among other matters. Heading the banking and finance practice in the Amsterdam office, Marcel Janssen is well versed in handling complex transactions with a cross-border element for major financial institutions. Gerard Koster and Shivaughn Tets are also noted for their broad depth of experience within the banking and finance landscape.

Dentons has a well-established reputation for its capabilities within the international finance market. With a focus on transactional and regulatory work, the firm advises banks, financial institutions, and large corporations on a variety of financial matters. Marcel Janssen spearheads the team and often handles complex matters for corporate borrowers. Jacqueline Bell regularly leads on the firm’s cross-border mandates with Europe, Africa, and the US. Gerard Koster and Holly Quirke are also an integral part of the team with their collective experience including bond subscription agreements, real estate refinancing mandates, and revolving credit facility matters.

Specialising in financing, Dentons advises major Dutch banks as well as international financial institutions on project and energy financing. Although the practice is known for advising lenders, it has been steadily growing its reputation for assisting borrowers. Both sides seek out the firm for its project financing skills in export, trade and commodity finance deals. Practice head Marcel Janssen focuses on project and energy finance, leading on key cross-border asset and structured finance transactions. Jan Jakob Peelen is noted for his expertise in energy issues, while Gerard Koster assists on all finance-related matters.