
Loyens & Loeff covers an array of transactional and regulatory work, including energy and infrastructure project finance, real estate finance and syndicated lending. Practice head Marc Vermylen possesses substantial experience in secured financing and asset-based lending. Vanessa Marquette is a key contact among major European financial institutions and offers expertise in cross-border finance transactions, Koen Panis focuses on energy project finance matters, and Sarah Libregts stands out for her securitisation expertise. Pieter Verheyen supports the team on project and real estate finance mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has a unique technical knowledge coupled with a great network. Their impressive track record gives us confidence when working with them.'
- ‘Marc Vermylen is a cornerstone within the team. He is focused, dedicated and always provides excellent advice.’
- ‘Great competent team, readily available and constructive and pragmatic feedback. A lot of industry knowledge in-house.’
- ‘Pieter Verheyen and Marc Vermylen were my main points of contact. They had a very constructive and open approach. Appreciated their approach.’
- ‘Very high level depth of expertise, market and industry knowledge.'
- ‘Marc Vermylen represents his clients' interests very well and highlights all aspects as a detailed basis for decision-making.'
- 'Pieter Verheyen is extremely experienced and works quickly and diligently. He always maintains an overview, even in time-critical situations.’
- ‘Pieter Verheyen is a pragmatic finance lawyer with outstanding negotiation skills and deep expertise in real estate finance. He combines technical precision with strong commercial instinct and consistently delivers practical, deal-driven solutions.'
Key clients
- Wilmington Trust Limited
- Accell Group
- Aurelius
- Banque de Luxembourg
- Energy Solutions Group
- European Investment Bank
- Crédit industriel et commercial
- Natixis
- Société Générale
- Alchemy Step Hotel Group
- Belfius
- Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen
- Storm Management
- Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale
- AAC Capital
- H.I.G. Capital, LLC
- Standard Investment
- Bridgepoint Credit
- Stada Arzneimittel AG
- Infopro Digital Group
Work highlights
Advised Energy Solutions Group on the €85m financing of Belgium’s first large-scale battery energy storage system.
Advised European Investment Bank on a €200m credit facility to SRIW to support SME and mid-cap financing in Wallonia.
Assisted a real estate company with the real estate financing of over 50 properties in Belgium by a syndicate of banks.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Marc Vermylen
Other key lawyers
Vanessa Marquette; Koen Panis; Sarah Libregts; Pieter Verheyen
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