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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  • ‘Deep knowledge and experience, both domestic and international.'
  • 'Very clear, pragmatic advice that also takes consideration business, strategic and other relevant aspects, access to a valuable international network.'
  • 'Hands-on, always available.'
  • 'Petra Zijp truly acts as a partner rather than just outside counsel.’

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.

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