
Loyens & Loeff ‘gets the deal done brilliantly’, demonstrating a notable proficiency in the funding of investment programmes, the financing of cross border acquisitions and the issuance of multiple notes. Kim Koops spearheads the practice and is best known for real estate financing support and repurchase transactions. She is ably supported by Ehsan Shirzadi who demonstrates ’considerable strength in depth’ across cross border loans, transportation financing matters and asset based lending facilities. Michelle Broere excels in receivables financing transactions, acting for a variety of international financial institutions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The banking & finance team are excellent and gets the deal done brilliantly within timeline and know our products and documentation well’
- ‘Ehsan Shirzadi and his team are world class cross border lawyers. Their strength in depth and deal experience as well as market knowledge are truly second to none.’
Key clients
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
- ING Bank N.V.
- Council of Europe Development Bank
- European Investment Bank
- JPMorgan
- Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
- Tresmares Capital
- BAWAG
- MEAG Asset Management
- Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
- BNP Paribas
- Berlin Hyp AG
- Deutsche Bank AG
- Beechbrook Capital
- Barclays Bank Plc
Work highlights
Advised Tresmares Capital on their first financing to a Dutch borrower, supporting them in navigating the typical pitfalls of Dutch leveraged finance transactions, while also addressing the challenges of financing a healthcare company operating under Dutch regulatory regimes.
Advising the European Investment Bank on a EUR 1 billion loan to NXP Semiconductors, the largest-ever EIB facility to a Dutch borrower, advancing semiconductor innovation under the EU’s “Strategic Tech-EU” initiative.
Advising BAWAG on the acquisition of Knab Bank from the Dutch listed insurer ASR Nederland N.V.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Kim Koops
Other key lawyers
Ehsan Shirzadi; Michelle Broere

