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Banking and finance: Borrower side

Bond Advocaten

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Boutique firm Bond Advocaten focuses exclusively on finance matters, in particular project and real estate loans, but with additional expertise in acquisition and asset finance. The core team consists of Joannes de Bont, who combines expertise in borrower and lender-side mandates with knowledge of Dutch securities law, real estate finance specialist Jan-Joost van Rijsbergen and Robert Steeg, a structured finance expert.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are very service-minded people, they really understand their clients' needs and interests. They provide unambiguous legal advice. They are great people to work with, always enthusiastic and on top of things.’

  • ‘Joannes de Bont is very pleasant to work with, he's knowledgeable and able to navigate through complex processes. He's a team player and understands our needs. His advice is practical and understandable.’

  • ‘Unlike competitor firms, every client receives direct attention from a partner at Bond Advocaten, ensuring that their file is not delegated to others but handled with the highest level of expertise. Our experience with one of the partners, Joannes de Bont is extremely positive. Joannes is very knowledgeable, highly skilled and, most importantly, provides personalised care.’

  • ‘Robert Steeg works extremely efficiently. No time is wasted on unimportant stuff. He focuses on what truly matters for the client. Robert makes complex legal issues simple to understand. He is also one of the few Dutch banking & finance lawyers who also knows his way in ISDA financial derivatives documentation.’

  • ‘The practice is extremely knowledgeable with regards to real estate financing. The are really the top of the market in this area and their expertise is unmatched.’

  • ‘The partners are very involved with case and show great care for the client. Bond Advocaten always came up with adequate legal answers to our specific needs. Communication was very efficient.'

Key clients

  • SHS Capital
  • Anthos Fund & Asset Management
  • CTAC N.V.
  • EBS Public Transportation B.V.
  • Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank
  • ING Bank N.V.
  • GEV B.V.
  • Qbuzz B.V.
  • Holland Casino N.V.
  • ASN Bank
  • This Play Media

Work highlights

Advised CTAC on the refinancing of its existing credit facilities with ABN AMRO.
Advised Qbuzz B.V. on the financing aspects of its acquisition of new rolling stock for the  Drechtsteden, Molenlanden en Gorinchem concession from CAF.
Assisted This Play Media in obtaining financing from a Dutch private investment firm.

Practice head

Jan-Joost van Rijsbergen; Joannes de Bont; Robert Steeg