Clifford Chance demonstrates a ‘solutions-based’ approach within its global financial markets practice group, which is led by Angela McEwan and Folko de Vries. McEwan possesses ’an ability to foresee commercial issues ahead of time’, while de Vries is adept at handling private equity acquisition financing matters, mid-market M&A transactions and sustainability-linked banking mandates. Nienke van Stekelenburgh assists clients with senior secured revolving credit facilities and the drafting of liquidity facility agreements. Longstanding finance and restructuring expert Jelle Hofland and leveraged finance specialist Jeroen Kolthof are further standout team members who deepen the practice's offering.
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- ‘Very good and very low key in their approach. Their approach is solutions-based.’
- ‘Angela McBride has an ability to foresee commercial issues ahead of time and navigates complex legal issues with a clear solution-based approach.'
- 'Jackie Jones is a brilliant lawyer and she is a pleasure to work with. Her technical and stakeholder management skills are outstanding. She has a deep-rooted knowledge of the industries she supports and I would recommend her to anyone.'
- 'Tiaan Calitz is an up and coming star. He has a dogged and relentless approach to finding mutual solutions.'
Key clients
- Rivean Capital
- NPM Capital
- Avignon Capital
- Gilde Healthcare
- Beko
Work highlights
Advised specialised healthcare investor Gilde Healthcare, on financing the combined private equity investments in Artinis Medical Systems and NIRx Medical Technologies.
Advised its longstanding client Rivean Capital on the acquisition of a majority stake in Acture Group; the acquisition of Intero Integrity Services from First Reserve; and the acquisition of Valcon.
Advised Darling Ingredients Inc. on the refinancing of its long-term debt, including entry into a $2bn senior secured revolving credit facility and a $900m farm credit term loan.
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Practice head
Angela McEwan; Folko de Vries
Other key lawyers
Jelle Hofland; Nienke van Stekelenburgh; Jeroen Kolthof; Jackie Jones; Tiaan Calitz