DLA Piper handles the full spectrum of debt financing transactions, with notable expertise in complex project finance mandates in the energy and infrastructure sector. The team acts for a broad roster of domestic and international banks, investment funds and financial institutions. Practice head Caroline Hoste specialises in public-private partnerships related to road infrastructure and energy projects. Pierre Berger handles a range of regulatory, debt restructuring and fund structuring work. Orestis Omran has developed a strong practice in the Greek market, demonstrating particular strength in financial regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent people. Broad knowledge. Very experienced. Very responsive.’
- ‘Available, highly skilled and pragmatic.’
- ‘The quality of their work is top-notch, they deliver fast, they are very responsive and they accommodate all the client's needs.’
- ‘Orestis Omran continually sets new standards, showcasing exceptional capabilities throughout every phase of a transaction.’
- ‘What we appreciate most is the team's ability to untangle complex issues and provide advice that is both practical and commercially sound. Their expertise covers the entire spectrum of financial transactions. The team approaches every matter with the same rigour and attention to detail.’
- ‘I’ve worked most closely with Sander Buysse, and I’ve always been impressed. He is clear, reliable, and very pragmatic in his advice. He quickly gets to the heart of an issue and is a real pleasure to work with.’
- ‘DLA Piper’s banking and finance team combines deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. They are very responsive, commercial in their advice, and handle complex matters with clarity and efficiency.’
- ‘Caroline Hoste manages the team towards a pragmatic, solution oriented practice.'
Key clients
- ING Belgium
- Belfius Bank
- Willemen Groep
- National Bank of Greece
- Piraeus Bank
- Alpha Bank
- Eurobank
- Jan De Nul NV
- Stadsbader Invest NV
- ArcelorMittal
- BESIX Group NV/SA
- BNP Paribas Fortis NV/SA
- KBC Bank NV
- Concord Music Royalties, LLC
- Corum SCPI
- Equans NV
- Fasanara Capital Limited
- GLP PF UK Management Limited
- I4B
- School Invest NV
Work highlights
Advising a consortium including Jan De Nul NV in connection with the €1.25bn redevelopment PPP project of DBFM “RO Noord Zone Zaventem”, procured by de Werkvennootschap.
Advising JPMorgan Chase’s Office for Legal Obligations on regulatory mapping and obligation drafting across EU and Belgian legislation.
Advised Optima bank on the establishment of a €500m Euro Medium Term Note Programme and inaugural issuance of €150m Tier 2 Reset Notes due 2035 thereunder.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Caroline Hoste; Pierre Berger
Other key lawyers
Orestis Omran; Sander Buysse