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NautaDutilh

NautaDutilh

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Luxembourg

2

Banking, finance and capital markets

With a sizeable presence in the Grand Duchy and also aided by Luxembourg desks in London and New York, NautaDutilh provides a 'pragmatic and solutions-oriented' service to international stakeholders, in particular, on the Luxembourg structuring associated with a myriad of big-ticket cross-border transactions. The 'exceptional' Josée Weydert has an excellent reputation among banks, as arrangers/underwriters, on DCM mandates, regularly working alongside high-profile US and UK law firms on big-ticket high-yield bond issuances. Meliha Dacic regularly assists Weydert on this capital markets work, with both co-heading the team alongside Sara Gerling, who is particularly skilled at handling securitisation matters.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The practice is unique due to its exceptional combination of speed, flexibility, and deep legal expertise across multiple jurisdictions.'
  • 'The team is responsive, commercial and hardworking.'
  • 'Potential clients should know that this team is not only highly knowledgeable but also incredibly responsive and accessible, offering a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach that goes beyond standard legal services.'
  • 'Josée Weydert is an exceptional lawyer and typically my first call when I'm looking for Luxembourg law advice. She provides excellent client service and is practical when that's needed to get a deal done.'

Key clients

  • Minerva
  • BNP Paribas
  • Belfius
  • Deutsche Bank AG
  • HSBC Bank PLC
  • ING Bank
  • Rabobank
  • Deutsche Pfandbriefbank
  • Generali
  • PayPal
  • European Investment Bank
  • IQ-EQ

Work highlights

Advised Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, ING, and UniCredit on the issuance of €500m floating rate notes and  €420m 6% notes, both due 2031, by PLT VII Finance S.à r.l., parent of Bite Group and Providence Equity Partners.
Assisted TDC Net in establishing its €3.5bn Euro Medium Term Note Programme and issuing €500m sustainability-linked notes, listed on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Assisted Deutsche Bank on the issuance of $410m 8% senior secured notes due 2032 by Motion Finco S.à r.l., part of Merlin Entertainments Group.
Practice head

Josée Weydert; Sara Gerling; Meliha Dacic

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