Norton Rose Fulbright excels in handling mandates concerning domestic and international PPP projects as well as energy and infrastructure project finance. A further core area of focus is digital infrastructure, with the firm well-versed in asset and portfolio financings in the data centre space. The team is led by Wouter Hertzberger, who is an expert in structured finance transactions, advising lenders on energy and infrastructure projects involving oil and gas, renewables, transport, and real estate assets. Daphne Broerse assists private parties and government authorities on project financings in the energy sector, while Joris Ravelli is noted for his work on data centre financings.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Testimonials
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- ‘Norton Rose Fulbright has the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments. The team maintains strong working relationships with public authorities and demonstrates a clear grasp of governmental processes. Their advice is not only strategic but also candid, offering well-reasoned guidance.’
- ‘Omar Salah, Wouter Hertzberger, Marjolein Pichel and Tamara Ubink are approachable and demonstrate a strong understanding of public-private project finance, including the complexities of working with both government bodies and private stakeholders. Their commitment make them a reliable and solution-oriented partner. ’
- ‘Norton Rose Fulbright is a professionally world-class firm, among the best, in terms of knowledge, managing deals and turnaround time.'
- 'What makes them stand out is the firm's personality, driven by each of the individual partners, counsels, associates and others. They are approachable, fit in quickly and manage delicate situations superbly. The firm provides a mix of academic knowledge and hands-on deal mentality.'
- ‘Always happy with Wouter Hertzberger and his team.’
- 'The team of Wouter Hertzberger is knowledgeable, professional, discrete and above all pragmatic and problem-solving.'
Key clients
- BNP Paribas
- Attero
- ABN Amro Bank N.V.
- Credit Agricole S.A.
- European Investment Bank
- First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC
- HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA
- ING Bank N.V.
- China Construction Bank Corporation
- Mashreqbank PSC
- Nederlandse Financieringsmaatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden
- FlevoBESS
Work highlights
Advised the lenders to HES Hartel Tank Terminal on the enforcement and sale of the Hartel Tank Terminal project.
Advised FlevoBESS on on the financing of the construction and operation of a 31.6 MW battery in Dronten, the Netherlands.
Advised ING as sole financier on the senior financing of the 55 MW nearshore windfarm IJsselmeerwinT in the IJsselmeer, the Netherlands.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Wouter Hertzberger
Other key lawyers
Daphne Broerse; Joris Ravelli; Omar Salah; Marjolein Pichel; Tamara Ubink