White & Case LLP‘s debt finance team is lauded for its ’outstanding DCM expertise’, and it is particularly experienced in advising financial sector clients on transactions involving sovereigns and public entities. Thierry Bosly co-heads the team with Willem Van De Wiele, whose experience of highly regulated industries, including the financial and energy sectors, is praised. Van de Wiele is additionally recommended for his expertise in financial regulatory matters, with growing knowledge regarding blockchain technology. Former co-head Hadrien Servais left the firm in July 2024.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Great team. Outstanding DCM expertise.’

  • ‘Willem van de Wiele has outstanding DCM expertise and experience. Strong international network.’

  • ‘Thorough knowledge and understanding of financial laws, markets and practices, combined with very efficient and reactive work capacity, problem-anticipating and solving spirit, client oriented mentality, excellent understanding of client's position, and very good project management abilities.’

Key clients

  • Bain Capital Credit, LP
  • Crelan SA
  • Capital Four
  • Barings
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Groupe Guémas
  • Société Générale
  • Pemberton
  • Belfius Bank SA
  • Rain Carbon Inc.
  • Hameur
  • ING Belgium SA/NV
  • Belfius Bank SA/NV
  • Syensqo SA/NV

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Eline Souffriau
White & Case LLP
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Hadrien Servais
White & Case LLP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thierry Bosly, Willem Van de Wiele

Other key lawyers

Maxim Arrazolade Oñate