Linklaters is particularly sought-after by underwriters and financial institutions on high-value domestic and global debt and regulatory capital issuances. The practice is spearheaded by Hugo van der Molen, who possesses extensive experience advising on EMTN programmes, corporate hybrid bond offerings and securitisations. Van der Molen is also particularly proficient in advising on sustainability-linked bond issuances. Tom van Steenbrugge supports the team on high-value and cross-border bond and securities issuances. Christopher Sanderson left the firm in January 2026.
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Key clients
- ABN AMRO
- Bank of America Securities Europe SA
- Barclays
- BNP PARIBAS
- Citigroup
- Deutsche Bank
- Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE
- HSBC
- ING
- J.P. Morgan
- Morgan Stanley
- NatWest Markets
- Rabobank
- UBS
Work highlights
Advised ABN AMRO and Deutsche Bank as solicitation agents on TenneT Holding B.V.’s €16.2bn liability management transaction.
Advised JP Morgan in its role as joint lead manager on the issuance of €1bn Perpetual Restricted Tier 1 Temporary Write-Down Securities by NN Group N.V.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Hugo van der Molen
Other key lawyers
Tom van Steenbrugge