Linklaters handles a broad array of lender-focused banking and finance matters, serving a client base which consists of market-leading international banks, financial institutions and financial services companies. Paul Kuipers leads a team which handles a mix of project refinancing mandates, revolving credit facilities and debt financing matters. Mees Roelofs is active in the transportation, insurance and biotechnology sectors. Bram Bulter brings additional strength to the firm's banking practice group and is adept at handling energy and infrastructure sector financings.
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Key clients
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- Rabobank
- SEB
- Citibank
- HSBC
- European Investment Bank
- First Abu Dhabi Bank
- Banco Santander S.A.
- ING Bank N.V.
Work highlights
Advised ING Bank and a wider syndicate on a £3.2bn borrowing base financing for VARO Energies, to support its acquisition of Preem AB.
Advised SEB and a wider syndicate on a €1bn syndicated facility for Dutch utility Enexis
Advised coordinators Citibank and UBS on the €1.8bn RCF for DSM B.V. with a group of 15 banks.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Paul Kuipers
Other key lawyers
Mees Roelofs; Bram Bulter