Houthoff regularly acts for borrowers on both domestic and cross-border mandates, including real estate finance, acquisition finance, refinancings, and syndicated loans. The team, which is led by Loet Venrooy, has notable experience of acting for private equity borrowers from jurisdictions across the globe. Prominent members of the team include André de Neve, who has more than two decades of experience handling international finance transactions, and Jessica Terpstra, who works in the firm’s London and Amsterdam offices. Sjors Panis, Jeroen Vossenberg, and Nadia Nartey-Wemegah are also recommended.
Testimonials
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‘Houthoff’s first-rate bank lending team has deep sector knowledge and a very strong and loyal client base built up by very commercial, pragmatic and client-focused lawyers. They are very responsive, knowledgeable and have a good breadth of team members below partner level who are extremely responsive, give excellent advice and always meet deadlines.'
'Having been one of the Netherlands’ most important law firms for many years, it is difficult to keep improving their very consistent high level of quality across all their practice areas. Their active presence in leading legal networks is a clear added value to cope with enviable international clients’ cross-border projects.’
‘Loet Venrooy has unique experience in advising on borrower-side financing work. He is a great problem solver and his knowledge of how to get things done is unparalleled. Moreover, Loet offers his clients an unparalleled degree of specialisation.'
‘In our latest complex project Houthoff has proven itself as a leading authority in banking and finance law with a deep understanding of the complex regulatory environment that is specific to the case.'
- 'Houthoff's team consistently deliver thorough and well-reasoned legal advice, ensuring that all stakeholders involved are well informed on time and equipped to make decisions.’
‘Jeroen Vossenberg is highly responsive, always available and possesses excellent communication skills. He excels in presenting legal concepts to the stakeholders, ensuring that all parties are well-informed and aligned. His professionalism and strong commitment to the case delivered the best possible legal solutions.'
‘The team consistently demonstrates an unparalleled commitment to securing favourable outcomes for our company.’
‘What truly sets the firm apart from competitors is their exceptional ability to combine deep legal knowledge with a practical, client-focused approach.’
Key clients
- Royal De Heus N.V.
- Castik
- Dümmen Orange
- Hg Capital
- Boart Longyear
- Schletter Group/Schletter International B.V./Nordic Trustee
- Astorg Asset Management
- Greystar
- Boreal IM
- Bridgepoint
- Sligro Food Group
- Van Oord Group
- Savardhana Motherson Group
- Goodyear
- Keter Group
Work highlights
- Advising Royal De Heus N.V. on the €900m financing required for its acquisition of the Masan Group in Vietnam.
- Advising Keter Group in respect of the refinancing of its €1.36bn credit facilities.
- Advised Hg Capital on the financing of its acquisition of Sky Group Holding BV and its subsidiaries.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Loet Venrooy