Ivo van Dijk leads the financial markets practice at Simmons & Simmons, which regularly represents clients regarding bilateral financing transactions, sustainability-linked lending matters and loan refinancing mandates. Van Dijk is well-versed in the real estate and renewable energy sectors, acting for a broad range of international financial institutions. Van Dijk is supported by Emrecan Karacaoglu and Kristina Samardzic.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Pragmatic, punctual and lot of real estate experience.’
- ‘Kristina Samardzic is very punctual.'
- 'Ivo van Dijk has a great overview and carefully weighs interests that ultimately benefit all parties. ’
- ‘We are very satisfied with the work carried out by Simmons & Simmons' Netherlands finance practice and, particularly, with the work carried out by Ivo van Dijk.'
- 'They are very familiar with our processes and are very alert to the topics we are typically focussed on during our due diligence processes.'
- 'Availability to discuss matters and their expertise across asset classes make them particularly stand out in the Dutch market.’
Key clients
- Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
- Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A.
- DRC Savills Investment Manager
- HSBC
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- Société Generale
- L&G Investment Management
- ING Bank N.V.
Work highlights
Advised HSBC in relation to an amendment and restatement of a $72.05m term facility and a €50m revolving facility agreement.
Advised DRC Savills Investment Management in relation to a €27.25m financing of a pan-European real estate transaction involving holiday parks in the Netherlands, with CBRE Investment Management and DRC Savills Investment Management.
Advised ABN AMRO Bank N.V. in relation to the refinancing of loans to the Yova entities, managed by Stoneweg Asset Management.
Practice head
Ivo van Dijk
Other key lawyers
Emrecan Karacaoglu; Kristina Samardzic