Clifford Chance’s debt capital markets practice is led by the ‘very experienced’ Jurgen Van Der Meer, who brings to bear his expertise in the array of global financial markets matters. Its client portfolio includes internationally and domestically renowned banks, such as Citibank, Deutsche Bank AG, and J.P. Morgan SE. The team advises on cases involving the range of products, including Eurobonds, Green Bonds, regulatory capital, senior and subordinated debt issuances, and bail-in capital for banks and insurance companies. Its workload is formed of high-profile and often ultra-high-value cases, which are frequently cross-border in nature. Van Der Meer is ably supported by banking and securities specialist senior counsel Tineke Kothe and counsel Dewi Walian.
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‘The team has great in-depth knowledge and good availability. They are experienced and innovative.’
‘Marina Sarkisjan is guiding and diligent.'
'The Clifford team is very knowledgeable in the debt capital markets field in the Netherlands.'
'Jurgen van der Meer has a great in-depth knowledge, and is a very experienced and detailed problem solver.'
'The team is responsive and able to provide quick advice.'
Key clients
- Airbus
- Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. (Rabobank)
- Bank of America Securities
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- J.P. Morgan SE
- Stedin Holding N.V.
- de Volksbank
- ING Bank N.V.
- NatWest Markets
- Deutsche Bank AG
- Citibank
- BNP Paribas
Work highlights
- Advised the Managers on Arcadis' debut issue of €500m note, which are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
- Advised NatWest Markets N.V. on its tender offer in respect of two series of outstanding notes; NatWest offered to purchase $135.6m of 7.750% subordinated series B deposit notes due 2023 at $1,028 and $150m of 7.125% subordinated series B deposit notes due 2093 at $1,647, all for cash.
- Acted for BNP Paribas, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, ING, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo and other managers in connection with the inaugural green bond issue by Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. of €500m 3.50% Notes due 2028.
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Jurgen van der Meer