Linklaters continues to field a ‘standout team with deep knowledge of the market’ which acts for corporate and banking clients alike, handling matters ranging from debt and equity capital markets transactions to complex project and acquisition financings, as well as financial regulatory matters and distressed financings. The practice has a growing reputation for its ability to advise on sustainability-linked facilities and transactions, having assisted infrastructure and energy clients with green bond issuances and advised banks on their sustainability-linked loan programs. Practice head Arnaud Coibion is well-versed in handling financial transactions related to energy and infrastructure projects, while Charles-Antoine Leunen and Francis Wijnakker are particularly well-versed in investment-grade and leveraged financings. ESG experts Anne-Sophie Vankemmelbeke and David Ballegeer specialise in capital market transactions, as do Thierry L’Homme and Filip Lecoutre, who are particularly focused on handling IPOs.

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‘Standout team with deep knowledge of the market, market practice, trends, etc. Very responsive with efficient staffing across seniorities.’
‘David Ballegeer combines impressive technical skills with commercial acumen. Tom Cobbaert is not only very knowledgeable, but also very responsive and efficient and deserves to have a bright future ahead of him. ’
‘Highly skilled. Unrivalled market knowledge & technical expertise.’
‘Very well organized team that is well matched and has clearly guided numerous complex and big-ticket transactions to a successful close. The team is well aware of the latest trends and evolutions in the market.’
‘We worked with Linklaters on a debt capital markets transaction with a team led by David Ballegeer and Anne-Sophie Vankemmelbeke. Both very skilled lawyers with extensive experience who communicate clearly.’
‘Strong finance team with proven experience and track record on, among others, banking (re)financings.’
‘Francis Wijnakker is an experienced finance expert with proven expertise on (re)financing matters who is strong on execution. ’
‘Francis Wijnakker: Top lawyer, very deep understanding and knowledge. Exceptional commitment and drive to get the best for his clients. Tom Cobbaert: Expert in capital markets, approachable and can explain complex matters in an easy to understand way.’

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Ardo Food
BNP Paribas Fortis
Befimmo
Belfius Bank
BofA Securities Europe
Cofinimmo
Elia Transmission Belgium
Etablissementen Franz Colruyt
Fluvius System Operator
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert
Hg Capital
ING Bank
Immobel
Invesis België
KBC Bank
KBC Securities
NPM Capital
Ravago
Solvay
Solvay
Umicore

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