Banking and finance: lender or arranger side

DLA Piper

DLA Piper‘s advice is sought by banks and credit funds for assistance with the structuring of syndicated acquisition, asset-backed and corporate finance solutions, and under the stewardship of Gerard Kneppers, is also well versed in restructuring non-performing loan portfolios and uncommon credit structures, including FOLOs. Netherlands managing partner Lex Oosterling is adept at overseeing both leveraged financing arrangements and real estate facilities, while Max Mayer focuses his efforts on the private credit sector. Adam Abou Habaga, who was made partner in May 2024, specialises in debt-based financing options.

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Testimonials

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‘Very professional team, happy to connect at any time. They invest a lot in the personal relationships and really know how to create a friendly, professional and pragmatic atmosphere in a deal and in general. I really like working with them on the lender side and feel very well supported.’
‘Lex Oosterling is a very skilled professional and great networker. Always friendly, happy to help and introduce you to his network. Great skill in supporting the lenders towards realising a deal. Adam Abou Habaga just became partner after showing a lot of added value in a variety of deals. Also strong networker, skilled and knowledgeable professional. Further enjoy working with Max Mayer, great added value in uni/ss RCF situations and Benno Leemans as a strong second person on many deals.’
‘Great team with complimentary members. Knowledgeable, professional and always there to support us.’
‘I have worked together a lot with Adam Abou Habaga, who I deem highly professional. Over the past few years I have worked with him on several deals whereby I have seen him develop and grow very well. His promotion to partner to me was more than deserved. I would always vow to have DLA as lender's counsel.’
‘Ability to manage bureaucratic and 'stick to the rules' lenders into a somewhat more pragmatic process.’
‘Adam Habaga is greatly liked by the financing community, given his ability to mediate between lenders and investors and bring parties together.’

Key clients

ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A.
ING Bank N.V.
Deutsche Bank
Siemens Bank
BerlinHYP
HSBC Bank
OLB
Berenberg
Investec
Société Générale
Natwest
Helaba
Ares Management
Barings
Bridgepoint
Capital Four
Capza
Crescent Capital
CVC Credit
Idinvest/Eurazeo
Permira
Pemberton
Dutch Mezzanine Fund
Kartesia
LGT
BlackRock
Colesco

Work highlights

Advised ING Bank N.V. in connection with the refinancing provided by it and Natixis of a Heimstaden Bostad portfolio of 9,468 residential units located across the Netherlands.
Advised Capital Four in connection with the financing provided by it and Oldenburgische Landesbank to PE firm Tikehau in connection with its acquisition of CROWD.
Advised Deutsche Bank, Rabobank, ING Bank, ING Commercial Finance and Natixis as senior lenders in connection with the cross-jurisdiction and sustainability linked €210m asset-based financing for ACT Commodities Group.