Sought-after for its ‘strong expertise and market insight’, Simmons & Simmons is renowned for its proficiency in mortgage receivables mandates, securitisation transactions and portfolio sales. The firm is entrusted by international banks, market-leading asset management companies and multinational financial services entities. Bringing a ’sense of reliability’, Jeroen Bos spearheads the practice. Bos is adept at handling controlled auctions, private securitisation financing mandates and RMBS transactions. Marline Hillen is a further standout contact in the team, handling a range of retirement interest-only mortgage loan investments and soft bullet covered bond programmes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Team members are involved and available. They have remarkable knowledge in the Dutch ABS market but also abroad which makes it a great team to have on board in any transaction. ’
- ‘Jeroen Bos consistently demonstrates great command over the legal process, ensuring seamless management and clear direction. He is accessible to his clients, fostering a sense of reliability.'
- 'Jeroen Bos excels at breaking down the process into clear, manageable steps, making it easy for all parties to understand and stay aligned throughout.’
- ‘We are very satisfied with the collaboration and appreciate the team’s strong expertise and market knowledge. The partners are highly skilled and have added significant value to our projects.'
- 'Jeroen Bos' ability to navigate complex legal issues with clarity and precision has consistently supported smooth and efficient deal execution.'
- 'The professionalism and solution-oriented approach contribute significantly to the pace and success of negotiations.'
Key clients
- ABN Amro Bank
- AEGON Asset Management
- Citigroup
- Donner & Reuschel
- Rabobank
- BNP Paribas
- NN Bank
- Argenta
- MUFG
- LeasePlan
- Bunq
- NIBC Bank
Work highlights
Advised Citibank on the €1.5bn the sale of all existing mortgage receivables originated by RNHB, the public securitisation to fund the acquisition price and the forward flow financing of new receivables originated by RNHB.
Advised Argenta as seller on its €800m STS compliant public securitisation of residential mortgage receivables.
Advised Hiltermann Lease as seller on its €1bn private warehouse and various public securitisations of car and equipment lease receivables.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jeroen Bos
Other key lawyers
Marline Hillen