With a strong securitisation practice, Rutgers & Posch offers its services to a diverse client base, including fintech platforms, investment banks, Dutch and international financial institutions, and automotive corporations. Kees Westermann has longstanding experience advising financial institutions with a particular focus on mobility and real estate sectors; he co-leads the firm’s finance department alongside Vasco Hoving, who regularly advises on covered bonds, securitisation, and asset financing. The team was recently strengthened by the addition of senior associate Jamie Pellegrom, who joined from Loyens & Loeff.
Testimonials
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‘Despite being a boutique firm, the asset & structured finance team is a strong and highly experienced team. The practice is led by senior partner Kees Westermann who has several decades of experience in the Dutch structured finance market.'
‘Rutgers & Posch stands out as one of the smaller law firms that is a specialized player, which benefits from strong collaboration with a sensible approach to billing.’
‘The team has in-depth knowledge and are pragmatic and professional.’
‘Kees Westermann is a highly qualified professional that is quick to understand complicated matters. He is an excellent negotiator and an amiable person.'
'Jamie Pellegrom is a motivated and enthusiastic professional who strives always for the best results for her client.’
‘The firm has a very strong practice with an eye for detail. There is senior involvement and a good understanding of what the clients require in the transaction structure. The firm is innovating auto ABS structures in the Netherlands.'
‘Vasco Hoving always fulfills his tasks with eagerness and commitment that results in delivering a high-quality work.’
‘They are a relatively small firm and team, which makes for a dedicated approach. You're not just a number but you experience a true client focused approach. They are also quick on communication.’
Key clients
- Sprinque B.V.
- Quion Group B.V.
- Dutch Mortgage Portfolio Management B.V.
- Coral Management B.V.
- Lender & Spender B.V.
- in3 NL B.V.
- International Car Lease Holding B.V.
- European Covered Bond Council
- bunq B.V.
- Cardano Risk Management B.V.
Work highlights
- Advised in3 NL B.V. on an SPV financing of consumer receivables arranged by Waterfall Asset Management for in3 Finance I B.V., supported by a junior loan from in3.
- Advised Sprinque with setting up an SPV financing of Dutch, German and Spanish trade receivables for Sprinque Finance B.V.
- Advising the European Covered Bond Council, the European Mortgage Federation and the Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative on the draft recast EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and discussing improvements with the European Commission relating to green mortgages and the EU taxonomy.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kees Westermann, Vasco Hoving