Close connections with the firm’s international offices enable the team at Jones Day to handle both domestic and cross-border financing matters. The group has close longstanding relations with major financial institutions and also serves a growing roster of corporate borrowers, with a particular reputation for advising on private equity-related acquisition financing matters as well as high-value debt issuances. Financial disputes and regulatory matters are also key areas of focus for the team, which is led by a consortium of experienced partners: Ferdinand Brughmans is a key contact for leveraged lending work, while Matthieu Duplat focuses on debt and equity capital markets, and Michèle Grégoire chiefly handles restructuring mandates.

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Testimonials

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‘To-the-point feedback during negotiations. Accessibility of the team including the partner Ferdinand Brughmans.’
‘Based on their vast experience, Ferdinand Brughmans and his team know which points are important for their clients and give a hands on & necessary support in negotiating sometimes difficult transactions.’

Key clients

Belfius Bank
Biobest Group
Buysse & Partners
BNP Paribas
Deutsche Bank
ING Bank NV
KBC Bank
Belgian Debt Agency
Deutschsprachige Gemeinschaft Belgien
Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG
Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc
The Flemish Community
UCB S.A.

Work highlights

Advised Belfius Bank NV/SA, BNP Paribas Fortis NV/SA, ING Belgium NV/SA, and KBC Bank NV in connection with the €96.5m refinancing of Partners in Accountancy, one of the portfolio companies of Baltisse.
Advised UCB S.A on the update of its €5bn Medium Term Note Programme for the issue of notes with maturities from one month from the date of original issue.
Advised CNCM on questions related to prudential requirements under the European Banking Union and the supervisory powers of the European Central Bank.