Norton Rose Fulbright > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile
Norton Rose Fulbright Offices
2Amsterdam, 15th floor
Eduard Van Beinumstraat 34
1077 CZ Amsterdam
Netherlands
Norton Rose Fulbright > The Legal 500 Rankings
Netherlands > Project finance and PFI Tier 1
Norton Rose Fulbright specialises in infrastructure and accommodation projects, with a focus on the power and renewable energy industries. The team regularly assists on both international and domestic PPP projects and continues to be a driving force of PPP transactions in the Netherlands. As a go-to for projects regarding biomass power plants, solar energy parks, wind farms and tank storage terminals, the team stands out for its skills in advising on the life cycle of a project, from construction contracts to management agreements and financing. Notably, it has recently advised lenders on hybrid financing of a bioplastics plant and has continued to expand into other inventive plants involving biofuels and hydrogen. Wouter Hertzberger chairs the team alongside Daphne Broerse. Hertzberger leads on structured finance transactions and project finance related to energy and infrastructure, while Broerse combines her background in administrative and civil law to advise private companies and government authorities on large-scale energy, infrastructure and commercial developments. She has also been actively involved in offshore wind projects. Joris Ravelli is experienced in advising on data centre projects.Practice head(s):
Wouter Hertzberger; Daphne Broerse
Other key lawyers:
Joris Ravelli; Marjolein Pichel
Testimonials
‘Very hands-on team that is easily approachable to discuss matters.’
‘The team is always very helpful and available.’
Key clients
ABN Amro Bank
Ballast Nedam Consessions
Besix
BNP Paribas
Bancroft Capital
DEME Group
Dura Vermeer
Deutsche Bank
Damen
Dijkhuis Vastgoed Management B.V.
EIB
BBGI
Fresh Trading Limited
Foresight Group LLP
Heijmans Nederland
ING Bank
John Laing
Macquarie Capital
Meridiam Infrastructure
Ørsted
Strukton Integrale Projecten
Sandvik
TBI PPP
Zouk Capital LLP
Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
Nederlandse Waterschapsbank N.V.
KBC Bank NV
Groendus Z26 B.V.
Work highlights
- Advising FlevoBESS on the development of a battery energy storage system of 30MW.
- Assisted as legal advisors to the lenders with relation to the financing of the nearshore windf arm IJsselmeerwinT, consisting of 10 turbines of 5.5MW each.
- Advising the lenders, ABN Amro Bank and ING Bank, on the financing to be provided to UBQ Materials.
Netherlands > Banking and finance: Financial services regulatory Tier 2
Norton Rose Fulbright frequently advises on regulatory matters relating to ESG compliance, the fintech sector, banking and financial services, insurance companies, and trading firms. The team is especially skilled at advising on multi-jurisdictional compliance matters, with key clients including notable international banks and proprietary trading firms. With more than two decades of experience in the financial services market, Floortje Nagelkerke leads the team. She advises on a variety of regulatory and compliance issues, and Dutch licensing and notification requirements, and possesses in-depth knowledge of cryptocurrencies. Nikolai De Koning frequently handles cross-border regulatory mandates as well as matters concerning trading and digital payments.Practice head(s):
Floortje Nagelkerke
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Floortje Nagelkerke is a star who gives clear and practical advice.’
‘Norton Rose exceeded my expectations, not only because of the expertise and speed with which they deliver superb advice but also because of the way they manage the files.’
‘Floortje Nagelkerke is an excellent partner. She is very knowledgeable, has a great network, and understands when to move fast without losing track of important details. She is a pleasant personality to work with.’
‘The team has excellent oversight of a broad scope of financial markets regulations and distinguishes itself with its operational knowledge about the workings of the financial markets.’
‘Floortje Nagelkerke has in-depth knowledge of how market participants, regulators and operational systems interact and therefore is very capable of understanding the rationale of rules and regulations in that respect.’
‘People in the team, from associates to partners, are approachable and communicate like normal people. For me this is an important reason to work with NRF.’
‘They give practical, hands-on advice. They are pragmatic, experienced, and highly responsive. The fees are reasonable and the work is efficient.’
‘Nikolai de Koning is a dream to work with – he is innovative and has an impressive grasp of crypto regulations. Floortje Nagelkerke is a safe pair of hands.’
Key clients
Allianz
CME
Cboe
Northern Trust Group
Royal Bank of Canada
Amtrust
ING Bank N.V.
Domestic & General
BNP Securities Services
Nyenburgh
Tipalti
Bits of Stock
Kraken
Jane Street
ABN AMRO Clearing Bank
Bybit
Société Générale
BNP Paribas Cardif
PwC
Euroclear
Netherlands > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 2
Norton Rose Fulbright houses an ‘excellent’ team that advises some of the largest financial institutions in the country. Wouter Hertzberger is at the forefront of the firm’s banking practice and represents lenders and sponsors across a variety of financing transactions, with a particular emphasis on project finance, including mandates within the energy and shipping sectors. Joris Ravelli has experience of advising lenders on financing arrangements, project documentation, lease agreements, and refinancing matters. Marjolein Pichel is another standout lawyer noted for her work in handling financing transactions for both commercial and non-commercial lenders.Practice head(s):
Wouter Hertzberger
Other key lawyers:
Marjolein Pichel; Joris Ravelli; Omar Salah
Testimonials
‘They stand out for their cross-border capabilities, creative thinking, and excellent teamwork.’
Key clients
ABN AMRO
Banco Santander S.A
Bank of America
BNP Paribas
FMO
EIB
HSBC
ING Bank
International Finance Corporation
Rabobank
Prow Capital B.V.
DNB Bank
Macquarie
Citibank
Work highlights
- Advising FlevoBESS on the development of a battery energy storage system of 30MW.
- Acting as the lender’s legal adviser in relation to the financing of the nearshore windfarm IJsselmeerwinT, consisting of 10 turbines of 5.5 MW each.
- Advised three direct lenders on a competitive bid to provide a unitranche financing to HC Partners.
Netherlands > Industry focus: Food Tier 2
Norton Rose Fulbright's food and agribusiness team is led by corporate law expert Saskia Blokland, she advises producers, processors, traders, and financial institutions on food and beverage-related transactional issues. The practice has been active in food production company acquisitions, as well as advising producers on labelling regulations and carrying out investigations involving food corporations. The team is also able to advise on data privacy issues related to the food industry, as well as financing of soft commodities. Heimon Smits focuses on complex cross-border M&A transactions.Practice head(s):
Saskia Blokland
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Crisp Sensation Holding B.V.
Darling Ingredients
DeltaMilk
Emerald Kalama Chemical
Rabobank
Kerry Group
Louis Dreyfus Commodities
Monaghan Mushrooms
Roo Foods
Picnic
Reckitt Benckiser (Ena) b.v.
WCSG
Deliveroo
Danone/Nutricia
Coca-Cola European Partners
Coca-Cola Hellenic AG
Fresh Trading Manufacturing B.V.
Work highlights
- Assisted Archer Daniels Midland (UK) Limited with the acquisition of the entire issued and outstanding share capital of D.C.A. Finance B.V.
- Assisted KWS Vegetables with the sale of the trading business of Pop Vriend Vegetable Seeds to Zasco.
- Advised Fresh Trading Ltd on the realisation of a new integrated juice terminal, blending and filling business in the port area of Rotterdam.
Netherlands > Insurance Tier 2
Norton Rose Fulbright takes a ‘proactive and dynamic approach’ to a broad range of insurance matters, working in close proximity to the firm’s London office to tackle cross-border D&O, W&I and professional liability coverage disputes, in addition to matters of suspected fraud. On the non-contentious side, the team assists with regulatory compliance and such transactions as M&As and joint ventures. Leading the practice is ‘key name for insurance parties’ Jan Duyvensz, a litigator who represents insurers, brokers and corporate clients on D&O and W&I matters, including claims arising out of private equity transactions. Regulatory queries are handled by Floortje Nagelkerke, who also handles the drafting of critical documentation.Practice head(s):
Jan Duyvensz
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A knowledgeable team that can be relied upon to resolve legal matters in a proactive and dynamic approach. Trustworthy and attuned to the requirements of the London insurance market.’
‘Clear and pragmatic advice, practical solutions and commercial mindset. Global coverage is a big plus.’
‘Jan Duyvensz is a key name for insurance parties; his clear and pragmatic advice stands out.’
‘Good team spirit.’
Key clients
AIG
Allianz
Allied World Assurance Company
Amlin
AmTrust
Brit Insurance
BNP Paribas
Chubb
Generali
Riverstone
Riskpoint
RSA
Tokio Marine Kiln
XL Catlin
Enstar Group
APC Holland
Accelerant
Dutch Aviation Pool
CNA Hardy
Aspen
Noord-Nederlandse Assurantiemakelaars B.V.
Netherlands > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
The ‘exceptionally good’ Omar Salah heads up the restructuring and insolvency practice at Norton Rose Fulbright which is well regarded for its abilities advising on the remit of complex matters. Its client portfolio features a plethora of well-known banking institutions. The team has impressive expertise advising such lenders on high-stakes restructuring processes, frequently involving values in the multi-millions and multiple jurisdictions. Salah is supported by the firm’s project finance specialist Wouter Hertzberger.Practice head(s):
Omar Salah
Other key lawyers:
Wouter Hertzberger; James Stonebridge; Rachid Chetouani
Testimonials
‘The Norton team was fully dedicated to our case, never stopped working hard and provided good advice throughout our case which came to a happy end. Their dedication was key.’
‘Omar Salah has, on top of an excellent knowledge of the law, a sense of the right strategy and tactics to follow. The combination of legal expertise and anticipation of situations makes Omar an excellent partner in litigation.’
‘Helpful and dedicated.’
‘The team has a variety of knowledge and skills covering several areas within the restructuring and insolvency realm. Not only do team members have extensive knowledge of relevant Dutch law provisions and regulations but they can also familiarise themselves with legislation pertinent to other jurisdictions in various sectors, where necessary.’
‘Omar Salah is a standout partner who has a remarkable ability to place himself in the shoes of all parties involved and understand the context of the situation.’
‘Rachid Chetouani is noteworthy for his dedication and enthusiasm – he leaves no stone unturned.’
‘Omar Salah is exceptionally good – he combines technical and commercial strength.’
‘A very professional team with great knowledge and experience.’
Key clients
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
AIG
ASR
Banco Santander S.A.
Bank of America, N.A.
BNP Paribas
British Petroleum
Danish Ship Finance
DNB Bank ASA
DVB Group Merchant Bank (Asia) Ltd.
GFG Alliance
GLAS Trustees Limited
HSBC Bank
ING Bank N.V.
Intertrust Nederland B.V.
NNIP
Goldman Sachs
Nordic Trustee AS
Pareto Bank ASA
PVH
Rabobank
Robeco
Stichting Uniconsult
Trustee of Lehman Brothers Inc.
Vistra
Work highlights
- Advising the dissenting lender group in the €950m restructuring of Royal IHC.
- Advised 15 lenders in the €875m restructuring of the Vroon Group.
- Advised the international syndicate of banks in the bankruptcy of HES Hartel Tank Terminal.
Netherlands > Transport Tier 2
Norton Rose Fulbright’s transportation group, with a specialisation in aviation and ship financing, is well versed in M&A transactions in the transport sector and caters to a diverse range of clients including ship owners, banks, export credit agencies, leasing companies, and fund lenders. Wouter Hertzberger, who steers the transportation practice and heads the banking department, is skilled in structured finance transactions, particularly in shipping. Joris Ravelli represents both Dutch and international banks and institutional investors in ship finance, while Stefanie Walthaus and Joep Duinker contribute aviation asset finance expertise to the team.Practice head(s):
Wouter Hertzberger
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team has intricate knowledge of the regulatory net, the nuances and processes needed to expedite matters. The lawyers make themselves available and are always ready to assist on an urgent basis.’
‘Stefanie Walthaus and Joep Duinker have been particularly supportive.’
‘Pro-active, knowledgeable, pragmatic. Norton Rose is very good at managing client, counterparty and all other stakeholders to get a deal closed.’
‘Wouter Hertzberger wants to get the deal done, but with integrity and reasonableness. Strong negotiator, using solid arguments to convince friend and foe.’
Key clients
ABN AMRO Bank
ANZ
Bristow Group Inc.
Banco Santander S.A
Bank of America
BNP Paribas
Carlyle (formerly Apollo)
China Aircraft Leasing Company
Citibank
DHL Aviation (Netherlands) B.V.
DNB Bank
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Prow Capital B.V. (Green Shipping Fund)
HSBC
HES Hartel Tank Terminal B.V.
ING Bank
ICTSI
Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V.
Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing
Rabobank
State of the Netherlands
Standard Chartered Bank
SMBC Aviation Capital Limited
UK Export Finance
Work highlights
- Advised Santander in their capacity as a lender to the Green Shipping Fund, established by Prow Capital B.V., a programme designed to provide asset-backed debt funding to support the maritime industry’s transition to a climate-neutral state.
- Advised lenders to HES Hartel Tank Terminal B.V. on financing arrangements and project documents for the development of a new tank terminal in the Port of Rotterdam.
- Assisted The Export-Import Bank of the United States and KLM with the financing, delivery, registration, and mortgaging of aircrafts.
Netherlands > Banking and finance: asset finance and structured finance Tier 3
The team at Norton Rose Fulbright, led by Wouter Hertzberger, regularly advises ECA-backed facilities, exporters, and international banks. The firm acts for both borrowers and lenders on asset-based transactions and specialised in shipping and aviation financing. With English lawyers located in the Amsterdam office, the team is readily available to advise on transactions within Dutch and English jurisdictions. Mei Land Man has over a decade of experience handling both domestic and cross-border structured finance transactions, including asset finance restructuring within the shipping sector. Omar Salah is also recommended for complex restructuring matters.Practice head(s):
Wouter Hertzberger
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
ABN AMRO
ANZ
Apollo
Banco Santander S.A
Bank of America
BNP Paribas
China Aircraft Leasing Company
FMO
HSBC
ING Bank
International Finance Corporation
Rabobank
Prow Capital B.V.
State of the Netherlands
Standard Chartered Bank
DNB Bank
Macquarie
Citibank
Work highlights
- Advising Banco Santander in their role as lender to the Green Shipping Fund (established by Prow Capital B.V.) with asset-backed debt funding to enable the shipping industry’s transition to a climate neutral state.
- Advised Prow Capital B.V. in its capacity as the fund manager of the Green Shipping Fund in its first financing under the green shipping funding program they have established.
Netherlands > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Norton Rose Fulbright‘s commercial, corporate and M&A team is adept at handling M&A, joint ventures, business combinations and corporate restructuring matters. The group draws on the strength of the firm's wider global network to assist clients with domestic and international work. Corporate law expert Saskia Blokland is 'highly responsive, organised, knowledgeable, and very supportive'; she heads up the practice, in which the ‘thorough’ senior associate Joeri Noteborn and counsel Florian Fehres are key contacts.Practice head(s):
Saskia Blokland
Other key lawyers:
Heimon Smits; Jurriaan Jansen; Jasper Geerdes; Joeri Noteborn; Florian Fehres
Testimonials
‘NRF’s Amsterdam team has a number of good all-rounders in its commercial, corporate and M&A practice. They are driven, highly organised and knowledgeable.’
‘Saskia Blokland and Jasper Geerdes are highly responsive, organised, knowledgeable, and very supportive of the needs of the client.’
‘Heimon Smits is a nice and calm person to work with. He looks for solutions. Joeri Noteborn is thorough and delivers as promised.’
‘NRF is capable of having a large team working on all areas of law involved in M&A projects. They also have specific knowledge of our industry and have developed a competency on renewables energies.’
‘They are reactive and efficient.’
‘We work with Heimon Smits who is very efficient, precise, and proved to have very good negotiation skills.’
Key clients
AIG
Airborne International
Alcami Wisconsin Corporation
Ambridge
Allianz Nederland
Allianz Capital Partners
AmTrust
Anterra Capital
Atlantic Methanol (AMPCO)
ASR Real Estate
Aviva
Ballast Nedam
BBGI
BMW
CAE
Canadian Tire Corporation
CBOE Global Markets, Inc.
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
Clear Channel
Commify
Comparex/SoftwareOne
Darling Ingredients
DeltaMilk
DNV
Eclipse
European Investment Bank
Emerald Kalama Chemical (Lanxess)
Equitix
Frasers Centrepoint Limited
FTI Consulting
General Motors
Graco
Craven b.v.
HSBC
Hunter Douglas Europe B.V.
IbVogt
Ingram Micro
INPEX
Kerry Group
KWS
Louis Dreyfus Commodities
LyondellBasell
Macquarie
McLarens Acquisition Inc.
Monaghan Mushrooms
Nabors
Odfjell
Orascom
PMV (Participatie Maatschappij Vlaanderen)
pib Group
PricewaterhouseCoopers CEE
Regal Beloit Corporation
Riskpoint
Rotterdam World Gateway
SABIC
Sandvik
SoftwareOne
Stena
Strukton
Swiss Life Asset Management
Tages capital
Technip
TietoEVRY
Twinco
United Rentals
Vodacom Group Limited
VWR International
Warner Media
Westermeerwind
Work highlights
- Advised Swiss Life Asset Managers on its acquisition of a 20% stake in Borssele III & IV from Partners Group.
- Advised Enerflex Ltd. (Enerflex) on its business combination with Exterran Corporation (Exterran).
- Advised the sellers on the sale of Eclipse Group B.V. and its respective subsidiaries to Novidam Capital Partners LLC.
Netherlands > Construction Tier 3
With a primary focus on infrastructure, Norton Rose Fulbright handles all issues related to projects and are regularly mandated to handle project finance and PPP projects, concession contracts, and construction contracts. A growing area for the firm it its work on renewable energy construction projects, including advising lenders, financiers, and developers. Daphne Broerse utilises her background in administrative and civil law to advise both public and private sector clients on energy and infrastructure projects. Annemarie Ver Loren van Themaat-Creutzberg is also noted for her work with energy companies.Practice head(s):
Daphne Broerse
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team works closely together which allows them to be on top of complex, information-dense disputes.’
‘The personal attention is what makes the difference, especially the combination Daphne Broerse and Annemarie Ver Loren van Themaat-Creutzberg work very well together.’
‘The firm has all the required knowledge about the various contracts in-house but the advantage is that the partners have sufficient knowledge and experience across the various project documentation, (sub)contracts and finance documentation. Professional, hard working and efficient and not over the top. I work with a variety of large law firms but rate the NRF team we work with top ranking.’
‘The quality of lawyers and counsel is great. They have the necessary experience on their resume so they are confident to act decisive and provide proper advice or draft documentation. This makes them independent. Partners are never far away if required and keep good feeling with the case-files. Each of the account holders I have worked with are very approachable and supportive. They make you feel that it is one team that works towards the same common goal.’
‘Strong cooperation and communication within the Norton Rose Fulbright team avoiding misunderstandings and/or inefficiencies. The team has a get-it-done-, pragmatic mentality. Ability to keep the communication and atmosphere good in sometimes difficult negotiations with the counterparty to leverage the human/relationship aspect in the process to reach an optimal outcome for our company.’
‘Daphne Broerse has deep knowledge of the key-contract we were renegotiating, which is helpful given the complexity of the contract. To ensure the legal reflection of the topics is indeed a proper reflection, she asks the right questions to get the full picture in order to “translate” this into the appropriate legal language that is actually workable/pragmatic during the lifetime of the contract.
‘What I really appreciate in both Daphne Broerse and Annemarie Ver Loren van Themaat-Creutzberg is that they are friendly, accessible, very smart yet modest and genuinely want to help and find the best solution for their clients. Their advice is concise and to the point and really helpful in day to day business. ’
Key clients
Ballast Nedam Concessies
Heijmans Nederland
John Laing
Macquarie Capital
TBI PPP
Dura Vermeer
DEME Group
BBGI
Ørsted
Emerald Kalama Chemicals
Strukton
Sandvik Santrade Ltd
ING Bank NV
Avantium
Attero
RWE Renewables
VINCI Construction Grands Projects SaS
Boultbee Energy Storage Ltd
Sunrock Investments
Fresh Trading Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising Fresh Trading Ltd. on the acquisition of land rights for and the construction and operation of a new juice terminal in the Port of Rotterdam
- Advising Attero on all legal matters (including permits, planning, securing land rights and construction contracts) in relation to the development of two solar project on their landfill locations, The solar parks have a combined capacity of 40.5 MW.
- Advising Comol5 (consisting of VINCI, DEME and TBI) on the legal matters relating to the construction of the RijnlandRoute project between Leiden and Katwijk in the Netherlands.
Netherlands > Energy
The energy team at Norton Rose Fulbright is equipped to assist its client base on key project developments in energy contexts, including solar, wind and green hydrogen. Banking and finance specialist Wouter Hertzberger heads up the practice, in which Matthijs Van Leeuwen is a key name to note. On the regulatory side, Floortje Nagelkerke and associate Julia van der Grint advise on the range of matters, including those pertaining to the energy transition.Practice head(s):
Wouter Hertzberger
Other key lawyers:
Matthijs van Leeuwen; Floortje Nagelkerke; Julia van der Grint
Key clients
ABN AMRO
Ballast Nedam
BritNed
British Petroleum
Bluescape Resources
Denham Capital
DNV-GL
ENGIE
HSBC
IB Vogt GmbH
ING Bank
NOP Agrowind
Ørsted A/S
RWE/Essent
Sete Brasil Participacoes SA
Westermeerwind
Windpark Krammer BV
World Fuel Services
Energy Storage Netherlands
In.Credible
Kroningswind
Ventolines
Green Investment Fund Ltd
Rabobank
Inpex Corporation
Neoen
Work highlights
Netherlands > Environment and planning Tier 3
Norton Rose Fulbright‘s ‘diverse and open’ planning and environment team has significant expertise advising its portfolio of clients on the gamut of matters related to infrastructure and commercial projects, in particular. This includes advice regarding environmental permits, due diligence, contracts and compliance. Experienced practitioner in civil and administrative law Daphne Broerse heads up the practice. Former co-head of the team, counsel Bart Vis, departed the team in October 2022.Practice head(s):
Daphne Broerse
Testimonials
‘They have a broad knowledge that can be applied to specific contracts and circumstances.’
‘NRF has detailed knowledge and relevant experience with administrative legislation.’
‘They can be used as a sparring partner and are willing to take on board the views of their client – they are not stuck with their own views.’
‘The NRF team is quick to respond and will allocate the resources required thereby striving for efficiency which keeps costs down.’
‘A diverse and open law firm – professional, hardworking, efficient and not over the top. I work with a variety of large law firms but rate the NRF team we work with above the others.’
‘We know and trust Daphne Broerse with our matters.’
‘Technical aspects are made understandable by them.’
‘Very pleasant in interactions and open in discussions, they have their own opinions but are willing to consider and explore other opinions where appropriate.’
Key clients
Attero B.V.
Macquarie Group
Rabobank
TBI PPP
Comol5 B.V.
Dura Vermeer
De Groene Boog B.V.
RWE AG
RWE Eemshydrogen
Advanced Methanol Amsterdam
Emerald Kalama Chemicals
Deliveroo
Rotterdam World Gateway
BNP Paribas
Sunrock
LBBW Bank
Work highlights
- Advising RWE Eemshydrogen on the development of a new industrial-scale green hydrogen plant in Eemshaven, the Netherlands.
- Advising De Groene Boog on various permitting and licensing questions and legal proceedings in respect of all permits required for the realization and long-term maintenance of the A13/A16 motorway expansion.
- Advising chemical company Emerald Kalama Chemical on the operation of its chemical production site in the Port of Rotterdam.
Netherlands > Fraud and white-collar crime Tier 3
The team at Norton Rose Fulbright is part of the firm’s global regulatory, compliance, and investigations group, allowing for a comprehensive service regarding international matters. The firm handles a variety of investigations, including bribery, money laundering, workplace safety, fraud, and corruption. Sharon Oded heads the practice and regularly handles economic sanctions, international investigations, and global risk compliance risk assessments, among other matters. Britt van Breda is also noted for her ability to navigate sensitive and complex compliance and investigation projects.Practice head(s):
Sharon Oded
Other key lawyers:
Diederik Tijssen; Britt van Breda
Testimonials
‘Sharon Oded makes the difference. He is excellent professional, very acknowledgeable, and competent. His advice is always spot on. On top of it he is very friendly, approachable and trustworthy.’
Sharon Oded is open to train in-house legal teams, which he does with mastery and with plenty lively study cases. My team still talks about his training years ago. He is sensitive to the special circumstances of clients and adapts when needed.’
‘The fraud and white-collar team of Norton Rose has significant expertise in internal investigations and white-collar crime advice. They are uniquely positioned in the firm’s international network as there is true international cooperation. They are also very innovative where technology is concerned.’
‘Sharon Oded is a very dedicated and diligent professional. He does not shy away from giving honest, strong advice but can also manage the client relationship exceptionally well.’
‘They have great expertise combined with a flexible and practical approach. Their business mindset is also very appreciated.’
Key clients
SBM Offshore N.V.
Nestle
Signify (formerly: Philips Lighting)
Danone / Nutricia
TikTok
AFI Europe
NXP Semiconductors
KWS Group
SHV Energy
Braskem
Rabobank
FrieslandCampina
Thales
Hyva Group
Falls
Pop Friend Seeds
Unilabs
BCD Travel
Randstad
Nyenburgh
Centrient
South Africa Tourism
Coca Cola (CCEP)
Decathlon
Bristow Group
Engie
Work highlights
Netherlands > Tax Tier 3
Norton Rose Fulbright‘s tax group maintains its own standalone practice, in addition to supporting the firm’s M&A, banking and projects practices, by providing advice on the structuring of cross-border transactions and funds. The team is also sought after for representation in tax disputes. Bart Le Blanc provides ‘clear and tailored tax advice’ on M&A transactions, restructurings and financings.Practice head(s):
Bart Le Blanc
Testimonials
‘The tax team at Norton Rose is practical and commercial in providing tax advice and efficient in responding to client enquiries. They are very reliable and provide sound and useful tax advice. They have a strong tax team in the Netherlands.’
‘Bart Le Blanc understands our business, is commercial, and provides practical advice to address tax issues. I would highly recommend Bart to others who seek clear and tailored tax advice in the Netherlands.’
Key clients
CAE Inc
Appian Capital Advisory LLP
Canadian Tire Corporation
DNV
Energizer Inc.
ICTSI
Riskpoint
Mercedes Benz AG
Allianz Nederland Groep NV
Royal Bank of Canada
Work highlights
- Assisted Appian with the disposal of two Brazilian mining projects to ACG Acquisition Company Limited.
- Advised ICTSI on several tax issues, Pillar II issues and tax compliance.
- Advised RWG in respect of the realisation of a new terminal in the port area of Rotterdam.
Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 4
Norton Rose Fulbright‘s dispute resolution practice is led by insurance expert and litigator Jan Duyvensz and stands out for its specialism in insurance disputes. Duyvensz acts for insurers, brokers, and corporations in product liability, contentious warranty and professional liability cases, and in claims arising from M&A transactions. In addition, contentious restructuring and insolvency matters are handled by Koen Durlinger. The team's experience spans representing clients before the courts of first instance and in appeal and emergency relief proceedings.Practice head(s):
Jan Duyvensz
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
AIG
Airborne
AmTrust at Lloyd’s Limited
Bugaboo
Bureau Veritas
Chubb
Deliveroo
Emerald Kalama
GasCon
Gate Gourmet
Hamilton
Helios Market, Product & Production Development B.V.
ING Bank N.V.
John Bean Technologies
Purus Marine
Riskpoint
Riverstone
RSA
Société Générale
Sompo
Stichting Uniconsult
Vader Piet
Work highlights
- Representing Noord-Nederlandse Assurantiemakelaars B.V. (NNAM) as defence counsel in relation to a EUR 1m claim brought by Forestwave Navigation B.V. (FW) in respect of damage suffered as a result of a pirate attack on one of FW’s ships.
- Acting for a syndicate of lenders, consisting of Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., Development Bank of Japan Inc., KFW IPEX- Bank GmbH, ING Bank, a branch of ING DiBa AG and Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A, to HES Hartel Tank Terminal B.V. (HHTT) in the restructuring and insolvency of HHTT.
- Assisting Allied World and several other excess insurers with a claim from VolkerWessels under their professional indemnity policies.
Netherlands > Real estate Tier 5
Norton Rose Fulbright‘s real estate team combines real estate and finance expertise to assist clients with real estate project financing and refinancing, acquisitions and divestments. Practice head Daphne Broerse advises on the sale, purchase and lease of real estate for a range of clients, including property developers and property funds.Practice head(s):
Daphne Broerse
Other key lawyers:
Annemarie Ver Loren van Themaat-Creutzberg
Testimonials
‘The team is responsive and client-friendly.’
‘Proactive approach and practical hands-on advice with a clear joint interest to close the deal.’
Key clients
Hotel Exploitatiemaatschappij Keizersgracht 384 B.V (Dylan Hotel)
InterContinental Hotels Group B.V.
Macquarie Capital
Dijkhuis Vastgoed Management B.V.
Hamburg Commercial Bank
CBOE
Sandvik Santrade Ltd
ING Bank NV
BNP Paribas
Bancroft Capital
BAAK Consortium
Sunrock
Rabobank
Attero
Craven B.V.
MEET Strukton
Damen
Dura Vermeer Divisie Infra BVlBU Grote Projecten
Work highlights
- Advised AIG on the financing of several distribution centres in the Netherlands, in particular on the legal matters regarding land rights and the lease of the buildings.
- Assisted Hamburg Commercial Bank with real estate financing of nine office buildings in the Netherlands with a total of 69,200 sqm.
- Advising a client on the financing of the sale of a hotel.
Norton Rose Fulbright > Firm Profile
The firm: Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm providing the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. The firm has 3000+ lawyers and other legal staff based in more than 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Reflecting the Netherlands’ position as a European hub for many multinational corporations, Norton Rose Fulbright’s office in Amsterdam provides a broad corporate and commercial service to international and domestic corporates, financial institutions, private equity firms, investment funds and governmental organizations. The firm is particularly strong in project finance, litigation and disputes and cross-border transactions in the financial institutions, transport and energy sectors.
The firm’s Amsterdam office comprises more than 50 Dutch- and English-qualified lawyers, including civil law notaries, and has the resources to lead and manage large, complex transactions and projects, both domestically in the Netherlands and globally.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Head of Amsterdam | Saskia Blokland | [email protected] |
Lawyer Profiles
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Saskia Blokland | Partner | View Profile | |
Jan Duyvensz | Partner | View Profile | |
Maartje Govaert | Partner | View Profile | |
Wouter Hertzberger | Partner, Head of Banking Amsterdam | View Profile | |
Bart Le Blanc | Partner | View Profile | |
Yke Lennartz | Partner | View Profile | |
Floortje Nagelkerke | Partner | View Profile | |
Sharon Oded | Partner | View Profile | |
Heimon Smits | Partner | View Profile | |
Remco Smorenburg | Partner | View Profile | |
Paul Vine | Partner | View Profile | |
Gijs van Leeuwen | Partner | View Profile | |
Geert-Jan van Rijthoven | Partner | View Profile |
Other
Other offices : Athens Other offices : Austin Other offices : Bangkok Other offices : Beijing Other offices : Brisbane Other offices : Brussels Other offices : Calgary Other offices : Canberra Other offices : Cape Town Other offices : Casablanca Other offices : Chicago Other offices : Dallas Other offices : Denver Other offices : Dubai Other offices : Durban Other offices : Düsseldorf Other offices : Frankfurt Other offices : Hamburg Other offices : Hong Kong SAR Other offices : Houston Other offices : Istanbul Other offices : Jakarta (in association with Norton Rose Fulbright Australia) Other offices : Johannesburg Other offices : London Other offices : Los Angeles Other offices : Luxembourg Other offices : Melbourne Other offices : Mexico City Other offices : Milan Other offices : Minneapolis Other offices : Montréal Other offices : Munich Other offices : Newcastle Other offices : New York Other offices : Ottawa Other offices : Paris Other offices : Perth Other offices : Piraeus Other offices : Québec Other offices : Riyadh (Norton Rose Fulbright for Legal Consultation PLLC) Other offices : San Antonio Other offices : San Francisco Other offices : São Paulo Other offices : Shanghai Other offices : Singapore Other offices : St Louis Other offices : Sydney Other offices : Tokyo Other offices : Toronto Other offices : Vancouver Other offices : Warsaw Other offices : Washington, DC Other offices : In Africa, it has alliances with firms in Bujumbura, Harare, Kampala and Nairobi.Legal Briefings
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Comparative Guides
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United States: International Arbitration
Published: November 2023
Authors: Matthew H. KirtlandKatie ConnollyEsha KambojEddie SkolnickErnesto M. Hernández
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of International Arbitration laws and regulations applicable in United States.
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France: Lending & Secured Finance
Published: March 2024
Authors: Alexandre Roth Lorraine Viard
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Lending & Secured Finance laws and regulations applicable in France.
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South Africa: Pharmaceutical Advertising
Published: December 2023
Authors: Natasha Naidoo
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Pharmaceutical Advertising laws and regulations applicable in South Africa.
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United Kingdom: Banking & Finance
Published: March 2024
Authors: Hannah Meakin Matthew GregorySimon Lovegrove Uzmah Yunis Lizzie Cox Hishaam Khan
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Banking & Finance laws and regulations applicable in United Kingdom.
- Project finance and PFI
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance: Financial services regulatory
- Banking and finance: lender or arranger side
- Industry focus: Food
- Insurance
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Transport