A&O Shearman is ‘top of the bill in the Netherlands’ in handling a broad spectrum of challenges faced by corporate and private equity borrowers, with notable expertise in assisting buyers secure financing for cross-border acquisitions. The firm also handles amendments to revolving credit facilities and the refinancing of maturing loans. Heading the team is Niels de Ru, whose broad practice encompasses leveraged, trade and commodity financing. Erik-Jan Wagenvoort counts private equity and debt funds amongst his clients, advising them on financing for cross-border acquisitions. England and Wales-qualified Luke Whibley, who was made partner in May 2024, focuses on, inter alia, mezzanine structures and asset-backed loans.
Testimonials
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‘Very knowledgeable and very dedicated.’
‘They know us and our financings very well.’
Key clients
- HERE Technologies
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Work highlights
- Advised Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize in relation to the refinancing of its sustainability-linked RCFs, increasing the total revolving commitments from €1.0bn to €1.5bn.
- Advised ASML Holding B.V. on the renewal of its €1.5bn standby RCF.