Banking, finance and capital markets

Stibbe

The banking, finance, and capital markets practice at Stibbe is praised for its pairing of ‘excellent technical expertise’ and ’thorough sector knowledge’, supporting both domestic and international clients. Team head and Brussels managing partner Wouter Ghijsels has particular strength in syndicated lending, acquisition finance, and management buyouts, working collaboratively with corporate and real estate colleagues. ‘Seasoned professional’ Pieter Nobels foucses on banking, debt capital markets, and structured finance work, with a client base including companies, financial authorities, and public authorities. Pieter-Jan Peeters is recommended for capital markets and financial regulatory matters.

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Testimonials

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‘Top in Belgian securitisation and covered bonds.'
‘Commitment and timely delivery.'
‘Stibbe have been a great help to our business. They understand that every business has unique legal needs and they tailor their approach to help clients meet modern business requirements.'
'In consulting Stibbe we had access to excellent technical expertise as well as thorough sector knowledge.’
‘Pieter Nobels is a seasoned professional and has been instrumental in helping us with our financing matters.’

Key clients

Apollo Asset Management
Befimmo
BNP Paribas Fortis
Brookfield Asset Management
European Investment Bank

Work highlights

Assisting Brookfield Asset Management and its portfolio company Befimmo with a comprehensive €1.5bn refinancing of the entire Befimmo group, including three separate major real estate financing transactions.
Assisting funds managed by Highbridge Capital Management and Whitebox Advisors with a restructuring of a €100m secured convertible facility agreement for Mithra Pharmaceuticals, including a new €25m senior bridge financing allowing Mithra to sell its business to Gedeon Richter as part of one of Belgium’s first major prepack bankruptcy proceedings.
Assisting Chequers Capital, a Paris based private equity fund, with the acquisition financing to support its buy-out of Cheops from its existing shareholders (Filip Goos and Indufin).