CMS offers a comprehensive banking and finance service to borrowers. In addition to frequently advising on sustainable finance, the firm has also cultivated an expertise in the real estate and hospitality industries. Heading the team is Eduard Scheenstra, who works closely with the firm’s offices across the world to offer clients a seamless service for international transactions; he has expertise in leveraged finance, real estate finance, and corporate borrowing, among other matters. Etiënne Courbois and Jenny Noordermeer are also recommended for their experience of working on a variety of multi-jurisdictional financing matters for the firm.
Testimonials
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‘Etiënne Courbois of the CMS Netherlands team is very approachable, well acquainted with the client portfolio, and demonstrates out-of-the-box thinking.’
‘A great team with a proactive approach.’
‘The team were highly professional and had a deep understanding of the client's needs and market standards.’
'The team stand out for their continued focus on the client's goals, professional support in negotiations and clear and accurate drafting. Billing is clear and timely.'
- 'Etiënne is always available, accessible and has a high level of readiness.'
Key clients
- 1Zone Capital
- Carl Zeiss
- Castlelake
- Ekco Cloud Limited
- Annexum
- Capreon
- CitizenM
- Delin Capital Asset Management
- Novelis Inc.
- Nuveen
Work highlights
- Advised citizenM on the refinancing of part of its European portfolio, consisting of hotel properties, financed by a lending syndicate (including HSBC, ABN Amro and AAReal).
- Advised Delin Capital Asset Management on the green loan refinancing and restructuring of its real estate fund with multiple distribution locations.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eduard Scheenstra