Project finance and PFI

Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright‘s project finance team is led by banking expert Wouter Hertzberger who centres his practice on project financing for energy and infrastructure sectors, acting for both lenders and sponsors in energy projects involving renewables, oil, gas and other key asset classes. The team regularly assists clients with transactions involving green and sustainability issues and has recently hired energy specialist Marjolein Dieperink , who was previously at AKD, to support the team in energy-related issues. Daphne Broerse is also a key name to note with regards to environmental and construction project financings, assisting with major land reclamation projects, river protection projects and PPPs.

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Testimonials

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‘Well-connected team with ability to close deals which is rare to find in the Netherlands.’
‘Wouter Hertzberger is the stand-out partner. He is able to be pragmatic when it matters and that is crucial in the energy transition space.’
‘Norton Rose Fulbright have a very broad experience in the project finance sector, from ports to energy to aviation. This allows the team to provide cross-sector innovative legal solutions, which is highly appreciated by clients. Recently, the firm has added valuable experience to the team in special situations, which is very useful when something unexpected occurs.’
‘Wouter Hertzberger has been a leader in project finance in the Netherlands for many years. His sharp insight and quick wit make it a continued pleasure to work with him.’

Key clients

ABN Amro
Attero
Banco Santander S.A
Bank of America
Ballast Nedam Concessions
BBGI
Besix
BNP Paribas
DEME Group
Dura Vermeer
DNB Bank
EIB
FlevoBESS
Hamburg Commercial Bank
HES International B.V.
HSBC
IFC
John Laing
Macquarie Capital
Meridiam Infrastructure
ING Bank
Nederlandse Waterschapsbank N.V.
KBC Bank NV
Natixis
Rabobank
Strukton Integrale Projecten
Sandvik
TBI PPP

Work highlights

Advised the lenders on the enforcement and sale of the Hartel Tank Terminal Project.
Advised the lenders on the structuring and provided ongoing advice on the Avantium project.
Advised the lenders on the restructuring of the RIVM PPP project.