Philippe Steffens leads the banking and finance practice team at Baker McKenzie, which is particularly active in the real estate, technology, private equity and investment sectors. Steffens is adept at handling a wide array of credit facilities, while Tim Alferink is noted for his capabilities in acquisition financing mandates and leveraged finance deals. The team's offering was bolstered by the November 2024 arrival of the ‘pragmatic professional’ Stephan Huis in het Veld from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Stephan Huis in het Veld and his team are always approachable and take ownership of tasks at hand.’
- ‘Stephan Huis in het Veld is a pragmatic professional that holds himself to extremely high standards, while maintaining a balanced and personal approach. He knows how to explain complex matters is a calm and simplified manner and ensures the client follows the path to take.’
Key clients
- Capri Holdings
- Atos
- Münchener Hypothekenbank eG
- Lone Star Funds
Work highlights
Advised on and provided legal assistance to the drafting, negotiating, execution and completion of the €18.72m Facility Agreement.
Advised Atos SE and its material Dutch subsidiaries resulting in the successful completion of its financial restructuring following the final steps of the accelerated safeguard plan approved by the Commercial Court of Nanterre on October 24, 2024.
Practice head
Philippe Steffens
Other key lawyers
Tim Alferink; Stefan Huis in het Veld; Fedor Tanke