The project finance group at Stibbe advises a myriad of international companies on banking, infrastructure, energy, transport and mining project financing matters. The team includes experts in banking, construction, procurement and regulatory issues, enabling it to regularly assist with major PPP projects as well as innovative energy projects. Real estate specialist David Orobio de Castro is well versed in PPP, PFI and DBFMO issues, while Martin In de Braekt leads on energy and industrial matters. Ingmar de Groot is the go-to for construction and infrastructure expertise; Rein van Helden routinely acts for financial institutions and corporate clients; and Marieke Driessen is a key contact for financing deals.

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Testimonials

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‘Stibbe stands out in quality and knowledge of the specific market. In my experience Stibbe takes an active role in the negotiations with the client and setting out a legal strategy based on realistic starting points and goals.’
‘David Orobio de Castro: Besides his friendly personality he is an exceptional lawyer in construction law and related project financing. His ability to explain in simple terms complex matters combined with excellent negotiation skills is exceptional.’

Key clients

Great Grey Investments Datacenter (GGID)
Macquarie Capital
Group of lenders including the European Investment Bank (EIB), KBC, Korea Development Bank, Belfius, KfW, BNG and SMBC
Natixis, MEAG and Samsung Life Insurance
ING Capital
Groenleven
BAM
Van Oord
Ballast Nedam
Strukton
EIB
ING

Work highlights

Advised Macquarie Capital, as sponsor of the project, on the tender, contracting and reaching of financial close of the PPP Project A9 Badhoevedorp-Holendrecht.
Advised the lenders, consisting of a mix of bank lenders and the EIB, on providing finance to BAAK Blankenburg-Verbinding.