The ‘highly knowledgeable’ team at Simmons & Simmons works closely with the firm’s offices across Europe, providing clients with a comprehensive service on cross-border mandates. The firm handles matters relating to real estate finance, leveraged finance, acquisition finance, and revolving credit facility agreements, among other transactions. Ivo van Dijk is at the forefront of the banking team and has impressive experience acting for corporate borrowers, buy-to-let specialists, and private equity investment groups such as Axiom Partners. Emrecan Karacaoglu is another exceptional member of the team, having acted for borrowers in both Dutch and international matters.
Testimonials
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‘The team is very knowledgeable but also very practical and focused on the key matters. No detail escapes their attention.'
'They are very pragmatic when it comes to solving issues and they are people focused.’
‘Simmons & Simmons is an outstanding law firm. They boast a team of top-notch legal experts who prioritize their clients. Their commitment to diversity, and strong collaborative culture makes them exceptional.’
‘The individuals at Simmons & Simmons distinguish themselves by forming deep collaborative relationships with clients and going beyond the traditional advisory roles.'
'Their ability to anticipate the client's needs and communicate complex legal matters clearly is invaluable. In essence, Simmons & Simmons is not just a law firm; they're trusted partners who consistently exceed expectations in the legal field.’
‘They are highly knowledgeable, have very good execution skills, and are a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Axiom Partners
- Gilde Equity Management (GEM) Benelux
- Plukon Food Group
- Hiltermann Lease Groep
- Stichting AndGreen.Fund
- Savills Investment Management
- Waterland Private Equity Investments
- 90 North Group
- AHV International
Work highlights
- Advised Axiom Partners B.V. in relation to a EUR 105 million credit insured trade receivables based financing/refinancing for its Dutch and Belgian entities of De Staffing Groep, Seven Stars and Fixed Today as sellers.
- Advised Gilde Equity Management in relation to a EUR 120m senior secured facilities agreement, among other matters.
- Acted as Dutch legal counsel to Plukon Food Group as borrower in 6 jurisdictions in relation to the Dutch law-governed EUR 450m revolving facility agreement.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ivo van Dijk