Resourcing matters with ‘responsive lawyers who are proactive and diligent,’ and who have comprehensive knowledge across loan and capital markets financial products, Loyens & Loeff provides ’an excellent client service’ across a range of secured and unsecured new money and refinancing and distressed financings. Spearheaded by Vassiliyan Zanev, the firm has gained acclaim for its fund financing work, with a myriad of major fund clients regularly turning to the firm for credit through subscription, capital call and NAV facilities, among other methods. Zanev is also well-versed at advising on structured finance matters, structuring of securitisation vehicles and the issuances of asset-backed securities. Anne-Marie Nicolas heads the secured lending team and as well as being ‘very skilled in insolvency situations’ is also adept at advising on new money acquisition and leveraged financing transactions. Other key members of the team include Audrey Jarreton, who excels at handling acquisition and real estate finance work, and Adrien Pierre, who has ’very strong technical skills and great market knowledge’ in the context of financial services regulatory work.

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Testimonials

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‘They are solid technicians and provide an excellent client service.’
'Great team with responsive lawyers who are proactive and diligent.'
'Vassiliyan Zanev is one of the pre-eminent Luxembourg finance lawyers and is noted for his practical and pragmatic approach.'
'Vassiliyan Zanev has a long track record of delivering exceptional work for hedge funds.'
'Anne-Marie Nicolas is very skilled in insolvency situations.'
'Audrey Jarreton is a standout lawyer. She is friendly, diligent and ensures transactions are closed with minimal fuss.'
'Adrien Pierre is a top financial regulatory lawyer. Very strong technical skills and great market knowledge. His combination of Magic Circle and in-house experience is very helpful.'
'One of Loyens & Loeff's highlights is the capability to render service in multiple matters without losing the quality of excellence.'

Key clients

BlackRock
Goldman Sachs
Corestate Capital Holdings
EQT Fund Management
Brookfield Asset Management
J.P Morgan
Morgan Stanley
EQT
Bain Capital Credit
Bank of America

Work highlights

Advised BlackRock on the establishment of an $11.5bn Islamic financing as well as a first-of-its-kind issuance of $3bn Sukuk notes in the context of its refinancing of its stake in Aramco Gas.
Advised Bank of America in relation to the subscription credit facility for the Luxembourg fund of Blackstone Real Estate Partners X.
Advised on the landmark Adler Group restructuring, implemented through a restructuring plan under Part 26A of the UK Companies Act.