Lydian offers a wealth of experience acting for major domestic and multinational lenders and sponsors on high-value finance transactions. Standing out for his ‘extensive experience’ and ’extremely pragmatic’ approach, Pieter-Jan Leemen heads the team. Leemen brings a deep track-record concerning energy and PPP project finance, asset-based finance, and syndicated lending. Tom Geudens left the firm in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I had the privilege of working with Pieter-Jan Leemen and I can confidently say he is one of the most impressive finance lawyers in Belgium.'
- ‘Under Pieter-Jan Leemen’s leadership, Lydian’s banking and finance practice has become a dynamic and trusted partner for both domestic and international financial matters.'
- ‘Pieter-Jan Leemen has extensive experience. He is very approachable and extremely pragmatic.’
- ‘Pieter-Jan Leemen's practice has a very wide scope and is extremely available and very experienced and pragmatic.'
Key clients
- AIG Europe Ltd
- Allianz Global Corporate
- Deutsche Bank Capital Markets
- Société Générale
- Crédit Agricole
- HDI-Gerling Verzekeringen NV
- Financial Insurance Company td. c/o AXA
- Amlin Insurance SE
- Zurich Insurance Plc
- CNA Insurance Company Ltd
- Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance (Global)
- Aon Belgium BVBA / Aon Consulting Belgium NV
Work highlights
Advised Luminus on the financing of its 150 MW / 600 MWh battery energy storage park in Navagne (Visé), Belgium.
Advised ABN Amro on a senior and mezzanine financing for the online supermarket Crisp.
Advised the TSG group on a €735m secured financing transaction.
Practice head
Pieter-Jan Leemen