Ivo van Dijk leads a ‘knowledgable’ team of real estate and acquisition finance specialists at Simmons & Simmons, which is experienced in acting for lenders on syndicated and multi-jurisdictional finance transactions. Siemkje Batenburg possesses an in-depth knowledge of the real estate industry and regularly advises on refinancing, development, and facility agreements, among other related financing transactions, within this sector. Emrecan Karacaoglu is also noted for his work assisting banks on various lending transactions.
Testimonials
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‘There was good and effective communication between the finance and real estate departments. The team is knowledgeable and usually very prompt in responding.’
‘Siemkje Batenburg is a very experienced practitioner and will always take the time to explain complex matters in a clear and understandable way.'
- 'Ivo van Dijk is knowledgeable, very approachable and offers comprehensive advice.’
Key clients
- HSBC Continental Europe
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- Svenska Handelsbanken AB
- Deutsche Pfandbriefbank
- Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
- Tristan Capital Partners LLP
- Stichting andgreen.fund
- Credit Europe Bank N.V.
Work highlights
- Advised HSBC Continental Europe (as original lender) on a EUR 72m revolving facility agreement, among other matters.
- Advised Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG on the amendment and restatement of the EUR 71m Dutch law facility agreement to the Monumenten L&P Group.
- Advised Stichting and.greenfund as original lender on a USD 20m Dutch law facility agreement to the Mercon group for the purposes of the development of a deforestation-free sustainable coffee production landscape.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ivo van Dijk