Houthoff's ‘outstanding’ banking and finance sector team is notable for its strength in the amendment of credit agreements, the completion of corporate restructuring mandates and the negotiation of bridge financing transactions. The team is jointly headed by André de Neve, who is well-equipped to assist international clients with term loans, and the 'highly skilled' Jeroen Vossenberg, who is regularly instructed for his deep expertise in banking and securities law. Loet Venrooy retired in April 2025.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Houthoff is an outstanding firm with a strong market knowledge and specialised teams. They are very responsive, knowledgeable and have top rate partners who are commercially minded and able to see things from the clients’ point of view.'
- ‘They provide no-nonsense and straightforward advice, whilst always making an additional step. We are always very happy with their approach in getting the deal closed.'
- ‘They have extensive knowledge of complicated loan agreements. They are quick to point out the specific risks. Furthermore they are good negotiators.'
Key clients
- Unigel Participacoes SA
- Fortenova
- Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc.
- Castik Capital
- Samvardhana Motherson group
- Dümmen Orange
- MODIFI
- Goodman
- Tata Steel
- The lenders of BayWa r.e. AG
- Van Oord
- Senior debt holders OQ Chemicals
Work highlights
Advised Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. in relation to an amended and restated credit agreement consisting of a term loan facility of $1.4bn and a revolving credit facility of $360m.
Advised ABN AMRO on a revolving facility agreement for CBRE Dutch Office Fund, an investment fund of CBRE Investment Management.
Advised the Ad hoc lenders committee of Consolis group and its subsidiaries on the completion of a comprehensive consensual restructuring with its largest creditors and shareholders, including the holders of its €300m notes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Jeroen Vossenberg; André de Neve
Other key lawyers
Jessica Terpstra; Jan Veeningen