Dentons has a well-established reputation for its capabilities within the international finance market. With a focus on transactional and regulatory work, the firm advises banks, financial institutions, and large corporations on a variety of financial matters. Marcel Janssen spearheads the team and often handles complex matters for corporate borrowers. Jacqueline Bell regularly leads on the firm’s cross-border mandates with Europe, Africa, and the US. Gerard Koster and Holly Quirke are also an integral part of the team with their collective experience including bond subscription agreements, real estate refinancing mandates, and revolving credit facility matters.
Testimonials
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'The firm stands out for its knowledge of the Dutch market and its commercial orientation. They were a good price for the quality of the work.'
‘The partners were available, there was a good response time, and the team was commercially orientated.’
‘The team at Dentons has a very hands-on approach, in-depth understanding of financing agreements and provided tailor-made solutions. The financing was not straightforward but Dentons helped us to make it a success. Dentons' team stood out for its personal approach and was always available.’
‘Marcel Janssen is an outstanding communicator. He possesses excellent interpersonal skills, which enable him to build strong relationships with clients.'
- 'I would recommend Gerard Koster without reservation. His dedication, communication skills and legal expertise make him a true asset to the firm, and I have no doubt that he will continue to excel in his legal career and make significant contributions to the legal profession.’
- 'Strong technical ability and an understanding of and experience in complex financings and taking security (particularly in borrowing base transactions) in emerging markets.'
- 'Jacqueline Bell has proven to be a tough and technical negotiator, and has successfully turned the other parties around to understanding the borrower's perspective many times.'
Key clients
- GIGA Storage
- UBM Development
- Round Hill
- Baywa AG/Cefetra Group
- Payconiq
Work highlights
- Assisted Round Hill Capital, a global real estate investment and asset management firm, with the innovative refinancing of a large property set to become one of Utrecht’s newest residential areas.
- Advising Baywa AG and its subsidiary group Cefetra on the management of the group level revolving credit facility of Euro 1.7m in light of the evolution of its operations and financing needs.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marcel Janssen