The ‘excellent’ and ’very responsive’ corporate and finance practice group at Hogan Lovells International LLP, chaired by Wouter Jongen and Robert Masman, is highly sought-after across the breadth of lender-side mandates. Jongen handles a mix of financing and investment mandates, acting for private equity firms, financial institutions and international banks. Jongen is supported by Dylan Goedegebuure, who is often called upon to assist clients in the financing of share acquisitions. Douglas Gibbs provides standout support to the team.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent team that is very responsive and delivers on time.’
- ‘Other than great quality lawyers, that understand the issues and position of a lender, it is a very social and commercial team. Wouter Jongen is taking the lead in negotiations, which is much appreciated.’
- ‘The quality of the individuals is high, creating a lot of trust for a lender. The team is well aware of the latest developments in the market (no matter what size), and is responsive.’
- ‘Wouter Jongen is laser focused, highly committed, and well-informed in the local market as well.’
- ‘Highly knowledgeable throughout, they know where to focus on, and save a lender time in their review and are always available to openly discuss new approaches.’
- ‘Wouter Jongen leading the financing practice is our trusted partner. Very knowledgeable, focuses on the key points and always available.’
Key clients
- Ares Management Limited
- Bridgepoint
- Pemberton EMMDF II Holdings S.à r.l.
- Blackrock Investment Management (UK) Limited
- JP Morgan
- HSBC Continental Europe
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- ING Bank N.V.
- Ardian
- Deutsche Bank AG
Work highlights
Advised the club of private capital lenders on Bridgepoint’s acquisition of NMI.
Advised HSBC on the financing of the Rosewood Amsterdam hotel.
Advised Arcmont on the financing supporting Parcom’s investment in Robin Radar.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Wouter Jongen; Robert Masman
Other key lawyers
Dylan Goedegebuure; Douglas Gibbs