The financial markets practice group at Simmons & Simmons stands out for being an ‘excellent team with great execution skills and knowledge’. The team is a go-to advisor among asset management companies, private equity firms and property investors. Ivo van Dijk heads the practice and is noted for his strength in cross-border incremental facilities, real estate refinancings and credit agreements. Emrecan Karacaoglu is adept at handling sustainability-linked loans and multi-jurisdictional debt financing mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The practice takes a highly collaborative and proactive approach, fostering a way of working that feels like a true partnership.’
- ‘The team possesses a deep understanding of the transactions, consistently delivers high-quality service, and always seeks the most efficient approach to achieving results.’
- ‘Excellent team with great execution skills and relevant knowledge.’
Key clients
- Gilde Equity Management
- Luiten van der Valk
- Vinken Vastgoed
- Hiltermann Lease Groep
- Stoneweg Asset Management SA
- MTD Holding B.V.
- Cavotec SA
- Freepoint Commodities
- Axiom Partners
Work highlights
Advised Gilde Equity Management in relation to a €108m and $21m senior secured facilities agreement for the acquisition of the Dunlop Group and the refinancing of existing financial indebtedness of the Dunlop Group.
Advised MTD in relation to a €22.5m facilities agreement for its working capital.
Assisting Hiltermann Lease Group with their banking and asset-backed financing transactions, providing tailored legal support for their complex financial arrangements.
Practice head
Ivo van Dijk
Other key lawyers
Emrecan Karacaoglu; Kristina Samardzic