The ‘well prepared’ team at Baker McKenzie takes on a range of technical transactions, including the securitisation of trade receivables and warehouse deals, and also offers particular experience in the securitisation of auto loans. The firm is called upon by a client base consisting of arrangers providing financing for assets and issuers looking to issue new securities. Practice head Philippe Steffens, also head of the firm’s global securities team, is sought after for his expertise in the securitising of trade receivables and is also well versed in asset-based lending. Both Steffens and Jot van Suijlen handle loan portfolio transactions.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
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Testimonials
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‘Team is very knowledgeable and client oriented. Valuable benchmark information helps in negotiating the wording of agreements.’
‘Partner is available for meetings, also ad-hoc. Makes you feel you are the only and most important client. Very knowledgeable.’
Key clients
- Arrow Global
- Bank of America
Work highlights
Advised LFH Lease B.V. on its inaugural Dutch private warehouse securitisation of lease assets and receivables with Barclays and SCIO Capital as senior and mezzanine noteholders.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Philippe Steffens
Other key lawyers
Jot van Suijlen