Osborne Clarke provides clients in the renewable energy, transportation and logistics sectors with ‘swift and practical advice’ across a diversity of financing mandates. The banking and finance team is headed by Axel van der Staak, who has a notable specialism in corporate, energy project, and real estate financings. Van der Staak is supported by Marlinde Klein Ganseij, who has a strong track-record in refinancing mandates and ancillary documentation negotiations.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘Osborne Clarke combines strong availability and responsiveness with deep banking and finance expertise, allowing them to address complex matters with both technical precision and commercial understanding. This combination of accessibility, speed, and specialist knowledge sets the practice apart.’
- ‘What makes Axel van der Staak stand out is his pragmatic approach and ability to quickly get to the core of an issue. He works in a highly efficient manner and combines this with a strong industry knowledge, which allows him to clearly distinguish between what is commercially feasible and what is not.’
- ‘Lean and mean team, knowledgeable and easy to connect with.’
- ‘Practical with fast response times. Marlinde Klein Ganseij and Axel van der Staak are easy to work with.’
- ‘High-quality team that is also fun to work with.’
- ‘Axel van der Staak is very knowledgeable and practical.’
Key clients
- ACT Commodities Group B.V.
- Ampyr Solar Europe
- Amvest Development Participations B.V.
- Angelo Gordon & Co, L.P.
- GARBE Real Estate
- BHG Investment B.V.
- Joulz Energie Diensten B.V.
- BHG Investment B.V.
- Magazijn "De Bijenkorf" B.V.
- Magis Real Estate B.V.
- Mpac Langen B.V.
- Nordian Capital B.V.
Work highlights
Advised Arriva and its sponsor, I Squared Capital, on the Dutch law aspects of the up to €1.9bn financing of the acquisition of Arriva.
Advised Xerox Inc. on its up to $900m senior secured bond offering of various series of notes on the New York Stock Exchange.
Advised The Specialist Group on an amendment of its €150m senior term facilities with Deutsche Bank AG.
Practice head
Axel van der Staak
Other key lawyers
Marlinde Klein Ganseij