The practice at Clifford Chance is well-placed to assist in complex and high-value matters which are frequently multi-jurisdictional in nature. Banking and securities specialist Tineke Kothe is a key practitioner in the team with experience assisting key clients with unsecured and secured debt issues, as well as MTN programmes and drawdowns, amongst other areas. Further names to note include international transaction expert Dewi Walian and Marina Sarkisjan who is well equipped to assist the team’s well-known financial institution and corporate clients. The group is helmed by Jurgen van der Meer, who has expertise advising on the full scope of products.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Practical advice combined with profound knowledge of the business and the client company.’

  • ‘They are incredibly responsive, taking the specific interests of the client company into account.’

  • ‘A very strong and likeable team.’

  • ‘Proactive, commercial, strong knowledge, hardworking.’

Key clients

  • ABN
  • AMRO
  • Rabobank
  • ING
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Natwest
  • MarketsPostNL N.V.
  • BNP Paribas
  • Stedin Holding N.V.
  • Bank of America
  • Deutsche Bank

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Jurgen van der Meer
Hall of fameClifford Chance
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Marina Sarkisjan
Clifford Chance
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Tineke Kothe
Clifford Chance
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Dewi Walian
Clifford Chance

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jurgen van der Meer

Other key lawyers

Tineke Kothe, Dewi Walian, Marina Sarkisjan