Loyens & Loeff balances 'rigorous legal quality with pragmatic, results-oriented advice’, counting international investment firms, energy companies, private equity firms and multinational corporations among its client base. The team is led by Kim Koops, who regularly advises on sustainability-linked secured credit facilities, corporate credit transactions and acquisition finance mandates. Gianluca Kreuze stands out for his venture capital expertise and is active in deals across the healthcare, logistics, investment funds and education sectors. Ruben den Hollander stands out on fund financing transactions and corporate refinancing mandates.
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Testimonials
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- Very service-focused, knowledgeable team. Will run the extra mile for you. Also not afraid to take a position and defend it towards the counterparty. Extremely pleased with them as advisors.
- Gianluca Kreuze is a very experienced and excellent lawyer. In comparison to other lawyers I have worked with, he advises very clearly, understands businesses very well, takes clear positions, and can be reached day and night. Ruben den Hollander has excellent financial knowledge, which really helps when you are a banking and finance lawyer. He is very calm and never stressed. He is an excellent lawyer. Levent Sag is a great associate to work with! He arranges everything very well, with a high regard for service.
- ‘On borrower-side mandates, the team has a rare ability to balance rigorous legal quality with pragmatic, results-oriented advice. They are strong negotiators who keep the client’s objectives at the centre while anticipating the lender’s perspective.’
- ‘The team has deep expertise and a well-established client network for borrower side work in corporate and acquisition financings. Very responsive and engaged.’
- ‘I regularly work with Gianluca Kreuze and Ruben den Hollander. They are have a very good overview of the market and always have a pragmatic approach to tackling any issues. The legal work is great. ’
- ‘Multidisciplined team that involves all relevant departments from the firm. Truly accommodates a one-stop-shop for transactions.’
- ‘Assertive, self starting and diligent work.’
- 'Very service focused, knowledgeable team. Will run the extra mile for you.'
- 'Gianluca Kreuze is a very experienced and excellent lawyer. He advises very clearly, understands businesses very well, and takes clear positions.'
- 'Ruben den Hollander has excellent financial knowledge which really helps when you are a banking and finance lawyer. Very calm, never stressed. Excellent lawyer.'
Key clients
- EQT
- The Blackstone Group
- Main Capital Partners
- AlpInvest Partners B.V.
- Towerbrook Capital Partners
- Rivean
- Heimstaden
- General Logistics Systems
- GIMV
- Crisp
- Torqx Capital Partners
- Convent Capital
- BB Capital
- Hoogwegt
- RED Company
- Pure Energie
- ATHLA Amsterdam
- Highbrook Investors
Work highlights
Advising Main Capital Partners on a variety of transactions ranging from multiple private credit financings for certain portfolio companies to fund level financing for their first continuation fund.
Advising Sarabel Capital on the committed financing for their public offer for all shares in the capital of B&S Group SA.
Advising GLS with the entering into a revolving credit facility and a acquisition facility to finance the takeover of International Distribution Services plc.
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
Kim Koops
Other key lawyers
Gianluca Kreuze; Ruben den Hollander; Michelle Broere