Headed by Arjan Pors, the team at NautaDutilh acts for a variety of borrowers, including private companies as well as Dutch and foreign sponsors. With particularly strong ties to the US and UK markets, the firm is proficient at navigating both multi-jurisdictional and domestic financial transactions. Elizabeth Van Schilfgaarde, Janneke de Goeij-Prins, and Diederik von Königslöw all possess a thorough knowledge of cross-border transactions, especially between the Netherlands and the US. Other key members of the team include David Viëtor and Diederik Vriesendorp.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team are very organised, keep each other abreast of the most recent developments, are open to suggestions with regard to the process and deliver a very high-quality product. All team members communicate very transparently on the progress made and potential roadblocks and share their insights, both solicited and unsolicited.'
- 'They have in-depth knowledge of the finance market and are very experienced when it comes to financing transactions, even unrivalled when it comes to asset-based lending and securitisation in the Netherlands.'
- 'They stand out for their speed of action, pragmatic approach and good market knowledge.'
- 'They create a no-nonsense and positive, pleasant atmosphere in which a transaction can be concluded to everyone's satisfaction.'
- 'Clear and open communication. Good accessibility and quick responses. Good knowledge and expertise in loan documentation and financing, giving us confidence in their advice. Agreements are fulfilled and status updates are provided in a timely manner. As the client, we are taken care of by the team.'
Key clients
- Achmea
- AGT Foods and Ingredients, Inc.
- Anthony Veder Group N.V.
- Apax Partners
- Bain Capital Private Equity
- Bergman Clinics
- BDR Thermea Group
- BNP Paribas Fortis SA
- B.V. Holding Maatschappij Damen
- The Carlyle Group
- CBRE
- CTP
- Damen Shipyards Group N.V.
- Damen Ship Lease Holding B.V.
- Damen Shipyards Group
- Eredivisie C.V.
- ForFarmers N.V.
- High Tech Campus Eindhoven
- HSBC Bank Plc
- HumanTotalCare B.V.
- ING Bank N.V.
- IQIP B.V.
- KBC Bank N.V.
- Keensight Capital
- Levine Leichtman Capital Partners LLP
- McDermott International, Inc.
- National Westminster Bank Plc
- Nautilus, Inc.
- NIBC Bank N.V.
- NSI N.V.
- Oikocrediot
- Oxbow Carbon LLC
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Schoeller Allibert
- Stadion Feijenoord N.V.
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking and Corporation Europe Limited
- Venn Partners
- WeWork Companies LLC
Work highlights
- Advised Bain Capital Private Equity on the financing for its acquisition of a majority stake in European recruitment specialist House of HR.
- Advised WeWork Companies LLC as Dutch counsel on the debt restructuring of its existing debts, which resulted in total funding and capital commitments of over $1 billion.
- Assisted Oikocredit, a worldwide cooperative that promotes sustainable development, with its first facility agreement.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Arjan Pors