NautaDutilh is particularly proficient in handling high-yield bond issuances as well as ESG bonds matters and regulatory-driven debt offerings. The team is regularly relied upon by clients from a range of sectors, including pharmaceutical, telecoms, energy and manufacturing. Practice co-head Petra Zijp advises established underwriters and blue-chip corporate issuers on matters including the update of EMTN programmes and the issuance of senior notes and green bonds. Fellow department co-head Antonia Netiv is well-versed in navigating the issuance of large cap euro-denominated notes and senior secured notes.
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  • 'Very clear, pragmatic advice that also takes consideration business, strategic and other relevant aspects, access to a valuable international network.'
  • ‘Deep knowledge and experience, both domestic and international.'
  • 'Petra Zijp truly acts as a partner rather than just outside counsel.’
  • 'Hands-on, always available.'

Key clients

  • EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG & EnBW International Finance B.V. Pfizer Inc. GlaxoSmithKline plc De Volksbank N.V. Nederlandse Waterschapsbank N.V. Mercedes Benz International Finance B.V. IHS Netherlands Holdco B.V. Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc, Usina Coruripe Netherlands B.V. H&M Hennes & Maurits AB (publ) & H&M Finance B.V. Unibail Rodamco Westfield S.E. Triodos Bank N.V. Continental AG Citycon Treasury B.V. Louis Dreyfus Company Finance B.V. Avolta AG / Dufry One B.V. E.ON International Finane B.V.

Work highlights

Advised Pfizer Inc. with its issuance of euro-denominated notes, raising €3.3bn.
Advised a leading international bank and Citibank on the $2.925bn refinancing and note issue of Trivium Packaging B.V.
Advised Mercedes-Benz International Finance B.V. with the issuances of tranche 1 medium-term notes under their RMB40bn debt programme.

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Practice head

Petra Zijp; Antonia Netiv