A&O Shearman advises private equity firms, financial institutions, companies, credit funds, and major public institutions. The firm, which is home to various experts in financial markets, possesses strong domestic and international capabilities. The team is highly active in representing borrowers on complex transactions and is recommended for matters relating to non-bank institutional debt, refinancing mandates, acquisition finance, and leveraged financing. Niels De Ru leads the banking team as well as the global trade and commodity finance group. Femke Bierman specialises in banking law, leveraged financing, and public bid finance. Andrew Thomas has extensive experience in the Dutch and European markets, while Erik-Jan Wagenvoort often acts for corporate borrowers.
Testimonials
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‘Allen & Overy's Amsterdam banking and finance team is simply top of the bill in the Netherlands with very few others in that same league. Its excellence has a broad base with a very sizeable team and a number of outstanding partners and associates.'
'Their in-depth knowledge of the market and of market practices is incredibly valuable, and their legal expertise is flawless. Their reputation and credibility as top tier counsel for both lenders and borrowers position them as an ideal counsel for borrowers to achieve results in a very efficient, constructive and pleasant manner.'
Key clients
- EBN
- SHV
Work highlights
- Advised Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize in relation to the refinancing of its sustainability-linked revolving credit facilities, increasing the total revolving commitments from EUR1.0bn to EUR1.5bn and reducing Ahold Delhaizes’ borrowing costs provided by a large syndicate of banks and arranged by Societe Generale and a Dutch bank.
- Advised KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on the refinancing of its credit facilities, consisting of a EUR 1 billion credit facility provided by a syndicate of 14 banks and linked to certain sustainability and social responsibility objectives, and the cancellation of the Dutch state aid package.