Linklaters advises banks and alternative credit providers on a variety of financial mandates. The firm is especially skilled at handling cross-border matters for banks, real estate investors and asset managers across the globe. Paul Kuipers leads the team, with experience in syndicated lending, acquisition finance, and project finance. Mees Roelofs is an ‘outstanding’ lawyer who is recommended for his vast amount of experience acting for lenders on a variety of transactions. Bram Bulter is a further standout member of the team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is pleasant to work with. They are pragmatic in trying to find a middle ground, balancing the interests between lenders and borrowers.’

  • ‘The team is available on short notice. They also have a finger on the pulse of the European market, which makes them great partners on transactions.'

  • 'Their negotiation style is measured and commercial, which is much appreciated by principals from both sides of the table. They also have access to a vast pool of know-how across the Linklaters global network.'
  • 'Their service is top-notch from start to finish, and from the most junior individual on the deal to the most senior. The handover is also seamless between team members, which is helpful on larger transactions.’
  • ‘Mees Roelofs is outstanding. He is concise, responsive, commercial and genuinely affable.'

  • 'Bram Bulter is knowledgeable. He is someone that you want to have as a regular contact on a transaction.’
  • ‘The team stands out for its in-depth market and legal knowledge. They are very efficient and deal driven.’

  • ‘Mees Roelofs has excellent legal skills and knowledge of topical issues in the market.’

Key clients

  • ING Bank NV
  • Glennmont Partners
  • Meridiam SAS
  • ABN AMRO BANK N.V.
  • Invest International Capital B.V.
  • Danske Bank A/S
  • Syngenta Crop protection AG
  • Sygenta RCF

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paul Kuipers

Other key lawyers

Mees Roelofs, Bram Bulter