The finance team at Van Doorne adopts a ‘collaborative and multidisciplinary approach’, regularly acting for leading banks and financial services corporations regarding the full gamut of borrower side mandates. Angelique Thiele is sought-after as an ’authority in her field’, boasting a strong track record in the commercial and residential real estate sectors. Anneloes van Uhm is noted for her strength in refinancing matters, while Jelmer Baukema is renowned for his work in public transportation matters. Together they lead the practice.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great financial understanding, fast reaction, pragmatic work style.’
  • ‘The team excels in getting loan transactions over the finish line. A perfect balance between negotiating the best possible terms for clients and providing pragmatic solutions for any obstacles that may arise during the due diligence and closing process.’
  • ‘Van Doorne’s collaborative and multidisciplinary approach makes even complex matters feel manageable.’
  • ‘Angelique Thiele really stands out as an authority in her field. Appreciated for her pragmatic approach and ability to keep transactions moving forward. Excellent negotiation skills.’
  • ‘The Van Doorne team showed outstanding responsiveness and understanding of the client's needs. The deal was constantly moving forward.’
  • ‘Top quality legal services with all expertise in house. Excellent work in high pressure processes and able to scale up team when necessary. They excel when the deal is complex and multi-disciplinary.’

Key clients

  • Annexum
  • BentallGreenOak (equity)
  • Boreal
  • Canisius Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis
  • EDGE
  • Edmond de Rothschild REIM
  • Europa Capital
  • Hedin Automotive
  • HIG
  • Live Nation
  • McArthurGlen
  • Melcombe

Work highlights

Advising Mogelijk Property Finance on a multimillion property finance securitisation deal with institutional investors.
Advised Primevest’s European parking funds PEPF II and III in connection with the refinancing of their parkings across nine jurisdictions that the fund invests in.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Angelique Thiele; Anneloes van Uhm; Jelmer Baukema

Other key lawyers

Estelle van Heerden; Henry Palmen