Simmons & Simmons maintains a broad approach to its borrower-side advice, working with its offices across Europe to advise corporates on obtaining financing for real estate acquisitions and sustainable projects. Ivo van Dijk, who heads the practice, has experience acting for both borrowers and lenders in the real estate arena and also assists corporate and private equity clients with their acquisition finance needs. Emrecan Karacaoglu is recommended for his expertise in structuring cross-border facilities.
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‘Highly capable and professional international law firm. Broad range of legal services and markets. Great execution skills and excellent team.’
‘The partner and team are all excellent in their work (both legal knowledge as well as on the practical side). Great execution skills with continued high performance under time pressure. Excellent project management.’
Key clients
- Burando Maritime Services
- LaSalle Investment Management
- Plukon Food Group
- Hiltermann Lease Groep
- Gilde Equity Management
- 90 North
- Gaush Medical Corporation
- Schlumberger
Work highlights
- Assisted Gilde Equity Management on a €77.5m senior term and revolving facilities agreement.
- Advised Burando Holding B.V. on an €80m asset-based facility for refinancing and working capital purposes.
- Advised LaSalle and Encore + Lisianthus S.à r.l. on a €35m green term facility for financing and refinancing the acquisition of a logistics building in Bleiswijk.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ivo van Dijk