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Stek is able to tackle loan structuring for clients from a variety of sectors, with standout expertise in advising hospitals and the broader healthcare sector on the specific requirements placed on their credit facilities. This is the core area of expertise of Sharon Kaufmann, with Herman Wamelink providing assistance on project and asset-based financing. Maarten van der Graaf is well versed in the structuring of cross-border facilities, while Marleen Veenstra handles a mixture of corporate lending and acquisition finance.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Stek has a team of experts which can combine both the technical, legal and commercial sides. Flexibility to achieve goals is key in this.’

  • ‘It's a people business. Understanding the client is more important than the legal correctness. Making the bridge between the goal, sensitivities and counterparties is key. Sharon Kaufmann is such a person, hence always an added value to a deal team.’

  • ‘The Stek banking team works in small teams that are on the ball. This leads to fast decision-making and turnaround times of contracts. Where they differentiate themselves is the ability to also interact with entrepreneurs which is crucial for a small cap buy-and-build fund like ours. ’

  • ‘Down to earth personalities making them human and therefore fun to work with, without compromising on quality. This is something that resonates with our team and the people we tend to work with.’

  • ‘Stek’s banking and finance team is very knowledgeable and hands on. The team gives fast, clear and practical answers. They are not afraid to give advice beyond the scope of their direct involvement and really act as a sparring partner for the client. They are able to translate our commercial needs into solid solutions within the agreements.’

  • ‘The team from Stek was very available for me as a debt advisor, as well as for the client. Availability on partner level was really good. When it was necessary for the transaction, the whole team from Stek worked really hard to make the transaction fly. Collaboration was really good with short communication lines.’

  • ‘Sharon Kaufmann and I worked closely together on the final part of the transaction. The main important quality I valued in this transaction was working towards a solution together.’

  • 'Dedicated team with knowledge and commitment to get things done in a timely manner.'

Key clients

  • Bencis
  • Capital A
  • Egeria
  • Farm Frites
  • Parcom
  • Standard Investment
  • Vendis

Work highlights

  • Advised Farm Frites on its refinancing by its relationship banks and new lenders.
  • Advised Capital A and its portfolio company Yielder Group on the financing of its buy & build strategy.
  • Advised Foreman Capital on the acquisition financing for the acquisition of Asian Cuisine Holding from the Rijcken family.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marleen Veenstra, Sharon Kaufmann, Herman Wamelink, Maarten van der Graaf