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Hogan Lovells International LLP

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With a well-established reputation within the banking and finance markets, the team at Hogan Lovells International LLP regularly advises Dutch and international private equity clients as well as corporations on multifaceted cross-border finance transactions. Wouter Jongen, who has excellent capabilities in leveraged financing, heads the team alongside Robert Masman, who is active in banking and loan finance, real estate finance, and finance restructurings. With his experience acting for large corporations and private equity funds, Dylan Goedegebuure is also a prominent member of the team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘What really stands out is the good knowledge of all team members. Their availability is also good and issues are quickly solved. There is good collaboration, and you feel valued as a customer.’

  • ‘Wouter Jongen is very knowledgeable, puts customers first, and is a strong relationship manager.’

  • 'Sharp, quick and very pragmatic in every piece of advice.'

  • 'Wouter Jongen is a very quick thinker and always bears the client's optimal outcome in mind. Pragmatic and fun to work with.'

  • 'They really work as a team - as the client, there is no need to inform people in the team about something twice. The team is professional, interested and super friendly.'

  • 'Wouter Jongen is a very personable and strong professional. Always a pleasure to work with. Understands his clients. Efficient and strong communicator. Experienced in buyout processes and understand the dynamic and landscape.'

  • 'Wouter Jongen is the best as far as leveraged finance is concerned. He is supported by a talented and versatile group of lawyers such as Dylan Goedegebuure.'

  • 'Highly knowledgeable on the subject matter. Pleasure to work with. Great responsiveness.'

Key clients

  • Triton Capital
  • Egeria
  • Schiphol
  • Three Hills Capital Partners
  • Parcom Capital
  • Royal Dutch Terberg Group
  • Sanorice
  • Mentha Capital Partners
  • Smile Invest

Work highlights

  • Advised Unica, a leading independent provider of technical services, on its syndicated refinancing.
  • Advised Tikehau Capital on the financing supporting the acquisition of a majority stake in CReators of the Outside WorlD (CROWD), a pan-European leading provider of cycling infrastructure and sustainable street furniture.
  • Advised premier Dutch private equity fund Parcom on the financing supporting the acquisition of Elektramat.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Wouter Jongen, Robert Masman

Other key lawyers

Dylan Goedegebuure, Siddharth Saxena