Loyens & Loeff Rankings
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Loyens & Loeff has been ranked as TOP-TIER in 18 practice areas and been recommended in 39 further practice areas in The Legal 500 Europe Middle East Africa - 2025 Edition.
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| 2 | Belgium > Banking, finance and capital markets | Loyens & Loeff | Banking, finance and capital markets | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Banking, finance and capital markets | ||||||
| 2 | Belgium > Banking, finance and capital markets | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Marc Vermylen | Vanessa Marquette; Koen Panis; Sarah Libregts; Mathias Diricx; Pieter Verheyen | European Investment Bank, European Union – Euratom - European Commission, Parkwind, Deva Capital, Belysse Group NV, Tristan Capital Partners, Clarity Capital Services NV, GH Group, Altria Group, Inc., Hannover Leasing, Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen, EIG, Coolblue, BlackRock, J.P. Morgan, BDT Capital Partners, Credit Suisse AG, EIG, Société Générale, International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Eurofactor, Virya, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Wells Fargo, Jefferies LLC, Bank of America Meryll Lynch, European Banking Federation, Deutsche Bank, Bundesverbank der Deutsche banken, Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale, Rothschild, Banque de Luxembourg, Volvo Financial Services | Advising the European Investment Bank, among others, on a venture debt financing for The Akkermansia Company, a Belgian microbiome health company. Advising the European Commission on the establishment of the EU Issuance Service, a new infrastructure for the settlement of primary market issuances and initial distribution of EU debt securities. Assisted a real estate company with the real estate financing of over 50 properties in Belgium by a syndicate of banks. | Providing ‘high quality advice on complex transactions’, the Loyens & Loeff banking and finance team brings together expertise in project finance, real estate finance, restructuring, and financial regulation, with notable experience in renewable energy and infrastructure matters. ‘Stand out partner’ Marc Vermylen heads up the team, with substantial knowledge of secured financing, while Vanessa Marquette is highlighted for her debt and equity capital markets work. Koen Panis is regularly sought after for project finance, and Sarah Libregts specialises in asset-based lending transactions. | Belgium | Banking, finance and capital markets | |||
| Belgium > Banking, finance and capital markets > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Sarah Libregts | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Sarah Libregts - Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Banking, finance and capital markets | ||||||
| Belgium > Banking, finance and capital markets > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Vanessa Marquette | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Vanessa Marquette – Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Banking, finance and capital markets | ||||||
| Belgium > Banking, finance and capital markets > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Koen Panis | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Koen Panis – Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Banking, finance and capital markets | ||||||
| Belgium > Banking, finance and capital markets > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Marc Vermylen | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Marc Vermylen - Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Banking, finance and capital markets | ||||||
| 2 | Belgium > Commercial, corporate and M&A | Loyens & Loeff | Commercial, corporate and M&A | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Commercial, corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 2 | Belgium > Commercial, corporate and M&A | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Robrecht Coppens; Thomas Lenné | Mathias Hendrickx; Mélanie Schollaert | Altria Group, Redbird Capital Partners, EQT Healthcare Growth Investments S.à r.l., WHP Global, Draycott SCR, Ice Lake Capital, Rivean Capital, Astanor Ventures, Torqx Capital, Eurazeo, General Atlantic, I.M.A. Beheermij, Belysse Group, LVMH group, Baltisse, Harvey Performance Company, ION, Strategic Value Partners, Criteria Bio Ventures SICC S.A., Notion Capital Managers LLP | Assisted Altria Group, Inc. with selling part of its investment in Anheuser-Busch InBev through a complex global secondary offering, involving public and private placements across multiple jurisdictions. Assisted EQT with acquiring CluePoints SA, a leading provider of AI-driven software solutions, through a competitive auction process, handling legal due diligence, transaction structuring, and negotiation of agreements. Assisting Eurazeo with its acquisition of Rydoo, including deal structuring, reinvestment by Marlin Equity Partners and managers, and financing, facilitating a strategic and seamless transaction crucial for Eurazeo’s expansion in Belgium. | The corporate/M&A team at Loyens & Loeff is characterised by its ‘excellent, comprehensive knowledge’, with sector specialisms in energy and infrastructure, real estate, life sciences, and healthcare. It works closely with publicly listed companies and non-profit associations. Thomas Lenné, heading the team, is a ‘trusted partner’ of private equity funds and other investors in their international investments, while venture capital matters are headed up by Robrecht Coppens. Mélanie Schollaert is particularly recommended for her work in international mergers, and Mathias Hendrickx is highlighted for his support in corporate negotiations. | Belgium | Commercial, corporate and M&A | |||
| Belgium > Commercial, corporate and M&A > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Thomas Lenné | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Thomas Lenné - Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Commercial, corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 1 | Belgium > Dispute resolution | Loyens & Loeff | Dispute resolution | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 1 | Belgium > Dispute resolution | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Hakim Boularbah; Olivier van der Haegen | Maria-Clara Van den Bossche | OrbiMed, Ligue des Droits Humains, Pfizer, BNP Parisbas, National Bank of Kazakhstan, Nyrstar, Amazon, AstraZeneca, BNP Paribas, Porsche AG, Eurelec, Meta Platforms, Klépierre, Chevron Corporation Inc. and Chevron USA Inc., Yara Belgium, John Cockerill - Cockerill Maintenance & Ingéniérie, Atenor, Amundi, Siemens Belgium SA, Yukos Oil, Credendo, Sonaca | Lawyers within the practice at Loyens & Loeff are commended for being ‘technically excellent‘, and frequently work on complex multi-jurisdictional litigation and international arbitration matters. The Brussels office coordinates closely with the Dutch, Luxembourg, and Swiss offices of the firm, adding to their cross-border capabilities. A wide range of notable clients seek the expertise of the team for representation, including Pfizer, Amazon, AstraZeneca, and Meta. Hakim Boularbah is an ‘outstanding professional with impressively effective legal skills’, and leads the team alongside Olivier van der Haegen. Maria-Clara Van den Bossche is a ‘standout lawyer‘ as well as a ‘great problem-solver and strategist‘. | Belgium | Dispute resolution | ||||
| Belgium > Dispute resolution > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Maria-Clara Van den Bossche | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Maria-Clara Van den Bossche – Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| Belgium > Dispute resolution > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Hakim Boularbah | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Hakim Boularbah –Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| Belgium > Dispute resolution > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Olivier van der Haegen | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Olivier van der Haegen – Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 2 | Belgium > Employment | Loyens & Loeff | Employment | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Employment | ||||||
| 2 | Belgium > Employment | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Filip Saelens; Kris De Schutter; Joris Beernaert | Lucia Bellobuono; Etienne Pennetreau | Decathlon, ING, Partena, CMA-CGM, Skytanking, Aviapartner, Nektari, Mediacité, Krefel, Allianz Belgium, Contassur, Barry Callebaut, Federal Institute for Human Rights, Ineos Pension Fund, Hino Motors Europe, Ghent University, BNP Paribas Fortis, Triodos, GXO, Goodyear, P&V Verzekeringen / Vivium, Pro Duo, Greenyard, Novartis, Legend Biotech, AXA, AG, Ackermans & Van Haaren, UCB, Colruyt, Amcham, Lunch Garden, Altrad, SD Worx, McKinsey, ZimmerBiomet, Brussels Airlines, CItrosuco | Advised Celanese on the closure of its Malines plant without any union action and within a tight schedule. Assisted Mediacité in fighting against union actions lasting for over six months. Assisted the Jordan Company (TJC) with the acquisition of and change of control within Delrin European pension Fund. | The employment, pensions and benefits team at Loyens & Loeff provides ‘exceptional’ support to clients across the transport, pharma, and financial services sectors, with particular emphasis on the combination of legal and tax expertise. Its growing experience in transformation and alternative remuneration schemes is a particular stand-out element of the practice, which regularly handles high-profile dismissals, pensions matters, and whistleblowing policies. The team is co-led by Filip Saelens, Kris De Schutter, and Joris Beernaert: Saelens a particular go-to for the employment aspects of cross-border transactions, while De Schutter is recommended for his ‘efficient and pragmatic approach’ to restructuring and downsizing operations and Beernaert frequently advises pension providers. | Belgium | Employment | |||
| Belgium > Employment > Hall of Fame | Loyens & Loeff | Kris De Schutter | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Kris De Schutter - Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Employment | ||||||
| Belgium > Employment > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Joris Beernaert | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Joris Beernaert – Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Employment | ||||||
| 2 | Belgium > EU regulatory: Financial services | Loyens & Loeff | EU regulatory: Financial services | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | EU regulatory: Financial services | ||||||
| 2 | Belgium > EU regulatory: Financial services | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Vanessa Marquette; Marc Vermylen | Davina Devleeschouwer | Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking, Banque de Luxembourg, AXA, Société Générale London Branch, Marketing of funds: Blackstone Europe Fund Management, Eurazeo, Fortress Investment Group LLC, FSN Capital, HG Pooled Management Limited, NewPort Capital B.V., Pacific Equity Partners Management Limited, Platte River Equity, Slate Advisory Service (US) LLC, Towerbrook Capital Partners L.P., Warburg Pincus LLC, European Union, Euratom, China Development Bank Corporation, International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Google, Bundesverband Deutscher banken, European Banking Federation, Stellantis N.V., Banque Stellantis France, Stellantis Financial Services Belux, Caixabank, Nationale Nederlanden Group, Santander Consumer Finance S.A., Interchange Belgium | Assisting Banque de Luxembourg in the update of a large part of its credit and security documentation used for Belgian clients resident in Luxembourg and for clients of the Belgian branch resident in Belgium. | The financial services regulatory practice at Loyens & Loeff is commended by one client as being ‘very knowledgeable, with a personal approach’. the team advises financial institutions, insurance companies, and crypto-currency service providers on bond issuances, takeover bids, and numerous post-trade services, including derivatives and Euroclear. Vanessa Marquette leads the team, with particular expertise advising clients on their ESG-related obligations, and complying with the requirements of the Taxonomy regulation and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Marc Vermylen co-leads the team, with expertise in financial collateral-related matters. Also of note is Davina Devleeschouwer, who joined the practice from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in March 2024. | Belgium | EU regulatory: Financial services | |||
| 2 | Belgium > EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection | Loyens & Loeff | EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection | ||||||
| 2 | Belgium > EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Stéphanie De Smedt | Nina Orlic | Legrand, Stanley and Stella, Meta Platforms Ireland, Demant A/S, Amazon | Represented Meta Platforms Ireland in court litigation in Belgium. Assisted a global manufacturer with setting up a complete GDPR compliance framework. Assisted and represented a client in enforcement proceedings before the Belgian Data Protection Authority. | Loyens & Loeff has a ‘great data protection and cybersecurity team’, acting for high-profile clients across the social media, e-commerce, telecoms, automotive, and life sciences sectors. Leading the team is Stéphanie De Smedt, a ‘highly available and splendid communicator with in-depth knowledge in data protection and cybersecurity combined with thorough knowledge of the industry and sector.’ Nina Orlic is ‘also excellent’. | Belgium | EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection | |||
| Belgium > EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Stéphanie De Smedt | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Stéphanie De Smedt –Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection | ||||||
| 3 | Belgium > Fraud and white-collar crime | Loyens & Loeff | Fraud and white-collar crime | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Fraud and white-collar crime | ||||||
| 3 | Belgium > Fraud and white-collar crime | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Clémence Van Muylder; Olivier van der Haegen | Média-Participations, Province de Liège | Representing the Province of Liège which obtained the status of “injured party” in the criminal investigation brought against previous executives of one of its sub-subsidiaries. Representing the subsidiary of Dargaud-Lombard in criminal proceedings concerning fraud (of which the client is one of the victims) relating to the loss of a substantial part of the original drawings of the late E.P. Jacobs. | With an emphasis on internal investigations and compliance, the team at Loyens & Loeff handles a mix of advisory and prevention work, investigations and representation in criminal proceedings. It acts for a diverse range of well-known corporate clients, leveraging the firm's interdisciplinary expertise to cover various matters related to fraud and business criminal law such as anti-money laundering. White-collar criminal law specialist and 'excellent advocate' Clémence Van Muylder leads the team alongside Olivier van der Haegen, who brings significant experience in domestic and cross-border litigation. | Belgium | Fraud and white-collar crime | ||||
| 2 | Belgium > Industry focus: Energy | Loyens & Loeff | Industry focus: Energy | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Industry focus: Energy | ||||||
| 2 | Belgium > Industry focus: Energy | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Koen Panis | Bram Devlies | Warmtenet Rinkkaai, Correggio, Anesco, Perpetum, Fonds Kirchberg, Storm, Nouryon, Energy Solutions Group, Cameco, Aluminium Duffel, Covivio, Parkwind, Prologis, WDP, Alliander, Norther, Pure Energie, Veolia, Nippon Koei Energy, Besix, Otovo, Yuso, KBC Bank | Advised Storm67, a joint venture between developer Storm and battery storage developer Yuso, on the development of a 100 MW battery project. Advised WDP on the development of its energy portfolio in Belgium and the Netherlands. Advised Fonds Kirchberg on the structuring, procurement and contracting of energy networks (heat and electricity) and related production facilities for the development of th Kuebebierg neighbourhood. | The energy and infrastructure practice at Loyens & Loeff houses a team with 'very deep insights in the energy sector'. The group is well known for assisting a client base of electricity and heat power developers with a range of matters. Renewable energy expert Koen Panis heads the department, and regularly acts for leading renewable energy developers and operators in power generation and storage development cases. Bram Devlies is 'an exceptional negotiator and lawyer with extensive knowledge of energy contracts, energy regulation, and energy project work'. | Belgium | Industry focus: Energy | |||
| Belgium > Industry focus: Energy > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Bram Devlies | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Bram Devlies –Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Industry focus: Energy | ||||||
| 3 | Belgium > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences | Loyens & Loeff | Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences | ||||||
| 3 | Belgium > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Stéphanie De Smedt | Valentijn De Boe; Filip Saelens | AstraZeneca, Dishman Carbogenics, Catalent, Orbimed, Galapagos, Demant, Pfizer, Ipsen | Advised Catalent on the applicability of Belgian rules on FDI. | The team at Loyens & Loeff regularly advises on investment issues and M&A transactions in the sector. Stéphanie De Smedt heads the practice, and is well known for her expertise in contractual matters and data protection law, with established experienced in handling work involving the Clinical Trials Regulation and GDPR. Valentijn De Boe, who leads the firm’s public law group, assists pharma companies and investors with public-private partnerships. Employment law specialist Valentijn De Boe is well-placed to advise major healthcare and life sciences corporations on the employment aspects of transactions and reorganisations. | Belgium | Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences | |||
| 3 | Belgium > Industry focus: IT and telecoms | Loyens & Loeff | Industry focus: IT and telecoms | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Industry focus: IT and telecoms | ||||||
| 3 | Belgium > Industry focus: IT and telecoms | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Stéphanie De Smedt | Maria-Clara Van den Bossche | Aras Corporation, INFOPRO Digital Group, Trimble Navigation Ltd. Inc, QNTM Group AB, Meta Platforms, Amazon, Tata Consultancy, Genesys, Bose Corporation | Assisted and represented Meta Platforms Ireland in court litigation in Belgium. Advised Amazon in various legal and tax domains in the Benelux. Assisted Bregal Unternehmerkapital GmbH with the acquisition of all shares in the Belgian legal tech company Knowliah NV. | The IT & telecoms practice at Loyens & Loeff represents a range of lucrative clients on high-value, multijurisdictional matters, and works closely with the firm's regulatory, litigation, tax, and employment teams. Stéphanie De Smedt leads the team, with her expertise in regulatory law spanning software copyright, consumer protection, and data protection. Tech-related disputes are another key strength of the practice, with Maria-Clara Van den Bossche being particularly knowledgeable in this area. | Belgium | Industry focus: IT and telecoms | |||
| Belgium > Industry focus: IT and telecoms > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Stéphanie De Smedt | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Stéphanie De Smedt – Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Industry focus: IT and telecoms | ||||||
| 2 | Belgium > Insolvency and restructuring | Loyens & Loeff | Insolvency and restructuring | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Insolvency and restructuring | ||||||
| 2 | Belgium > Insolvency and restructuring | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Vanessa Marquette | Kris De Schutter; Marc Vermylen; Caro Van den Broeck; Jens De Winne | Nordic Capital, WeWork Group, OrbiMed, Mayne Pharma Group Limited, Kadans Science Partner, MPG Gmbh – The Eyewear Company, Superdry, Senior Lenders to the Tram De Liege project, Kreos Capital, Blackrock, Celanese, Decathlon, Lunch Garden, HME | Advising WeWork on its worldwide reorganisation. Advising Nordic Capital on the insolvency of different companies of the FNG Group, including the restructuring of the remaining FNG Group companies and on the enforcement of its pledge on the Ellos shares. Advising OrbiMed, an important bondholder of Biocartis, following the recent Biocartis restructuring. | Loyens & Loeff fields an ‘exceptionally bright and adaptable’ team, often advising bondholders, lenders, investors, debtors, shareholders, and creditors on major cross-border restructurings. Its particular expertise regarding financial restructuring, along with the combination of transactional and litigation expertise within the team, are standout elements of the practice. Team head Vanessa Marquette ‘consistently delivers excellent results’ in the pre-insolvency phase and during judicial reorganisation proceedings. Marc Vermylen brings banking and finance expertise, Kris De Schutter is a key name for matters with employment law elements, and Jens De Winne often handles disputes. | Belgium | Insolvency and restructuring | |||
| Belgium > Insolvency and restructuring > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Jens De Winne | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Jens De Winne – Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Insolvency and restructuring | ||||||
| 2 | Belgium > Private equity | Loyens & Loeff | Private equity | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Private equity | ||||||
| 2 | Belgium > Private equity | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Thomas Lenné; Robrecht Coppens | Mathias Hendrickx; Mélanie Schollaert | Redbird Capital Partners, EQT Healthcare Growth Investments S.à r.l., Draycott SCR, Ice Lake Capital, Rivean Capital, Astanor Ventures, Platinum Private Equity, KKR, Torqx Capital, Eurazeo, General Atlantic, Baltisse, Strategic Value Partners, Criteria Bio Ventures SICC S.A., Notion Capital Managers LLP | Assisted EQT in acquiring CluePoints SA, a leading provider of AI-driven software solutions, through a competitive auction process, handling legal due diligence, transaction structuring, and negotiation of agreements. Assisting Eurazeo in its acquisition of Rydoo, including deal structuring, reinvestment by Marlin Equity Partners and managers, and financing, facilitating a strategic and seamless transaction crucial for Eurazeo’s expansion in Belgium. Represented Strategic Value Partners in the sale of APCOA Holdings GmbH's Belgian operations to Indigo Park Belgium NV. | The ‘very efficient’ private equity team at Loyens & Loeff handles fund formation, regulatory advice, and M&A transactions for players in the market, working closely with the firm’s investment management team on complex, often cross-border matters. Thomas Lenné heads the team, combining sector expertise in energy, infrastructure, life sciences and technology with experience advising funds and financial investors on their investments, add-ons, and exit transactions. Robrecht Coppens takes the lead on venture capital work, and is sought after for high level pre-insolvency restructuring matters. | Belgium | Private equity | |||
| Belgium > Private equity > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Robrecht Coppens | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Robrecht Coppens - Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Private equity | ||||||
| Belgium > Private equity > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Thomas Lenné | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Thomas Lenné - Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Private equity | ||||||
| 1 | Belgium > Real estate and construction | Loyens & Loeff | Real estate and construction | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Real estate and construction | ||||||
| 1 | Belgium > Real estate and construction | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Christophe Laurent | Ariane Brohez; Julien Lecler | AG Real Estate, AXA Investment Managers, CBRE Investment Management, Covivio Hotels, Kadans Science Partner, L’Oréal, MEAG MUNICH ERGO Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH, Nethys, Panattoni, Real I.S. France, Sagax AB, Swiss Life Asset Managers, TPG Europe, LLP, Tristan Capital Partners | Assisted TPG, a global alternative asset management firm, in connection with its confirmatory real estate due diligence investigation in the framework of its successful public bid over Intervest Offices & Warehouses. Assisted Sagax (a Swedish listed company) in the drafting and negotiation of the sale and lease back of different properties in Flanders, acquired and leased back to Hedin Mobility Group. | Loyens & Loeff‘s real estate team is built upon the firm’s strong tax background and provides clients with integrated tax, legal and regulatory expertise. The firm advises on a wide spectrum of real estate matters, including real estate developments and the sustainability of buildings, and on the investment, development and management of real estate assets. Notably, Christophe Laurent heads the practice group and often assists clients with real estate investment structuring and real estate transaction matters, standing out for his expertise in tax aspects of real estate investments. Ariane Brohez focuses her practice on real estate structuring and taxation issues, real estate funds and real estate investments. Julien Lecler has developed a comprehensive experience in property redevelopment, advising clients on permits, construction matters and lease agreements. | Belgium | Real estate and construction | |||
| Belgium > Real estate and construction > Hall of Fame | Loyens & Loeff | Christophe Laurent | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Christophe Laurent – Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Real estate and construction | ||||||
| Belgium > Real estate and construction > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Julien Lecler | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Julien Lecler – Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Real estate and construction | ||||||
| 1 | Belgium > Tax | Loyens & Loeff | Tax | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Tax | ||||||
| 1 | Belgium > Tax | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Nicolas Lippens | Natalie Reypens; Christian Chéruy; Nicolas Bertrand; Bert Gevers; Saskia Lust; Marc Dhaene; Aldo Engels | ABInBev, Galapagos, CBRE | Representing a client in the divestment of a strategic business line through a combination of a license agreement, 14 share deals and 5 asset deals in different countries, including Belgium. Advising a 100% family-owned holding company in assessing the impact of the combined application of three new sets of legislation to the ultimate parent company of the group and its UBO (Pillar II, the new Belgian CFC legislation and the new Cayman tax regime). | The ‘very efficient, capable and dedicated’ international tax and transfer pricing team at Loyens & Loeff fields a large team with specialists across compliance, employment, private wealth, and corporate tax. It advises on all aspects of Benelux and European indirect tax, and supports tax departments of multinational corporates in their risk management issues, including tax audits and litigation. Team head Nicolas Lippens is skilled in handling such litigation, while Natalie Reypens is particularly experienced in transfer pricing matters and Bert Gevers heads up both the indirect tax and international trade teams. | Belgium | Tax | |||
| Belgium > Tax > Hall of Fame | Loyens & Loeff | Christian Chéruy | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Christian Chéruy – Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Tax | ||||||
| Belgium > Tax > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Natalie Reypens | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Natalie Reypens - Loyens & Loeff | Belgium | Tax | ||||||
| 1 | Luxembourg > Banking, finance and capital markets | Loyens & Loeff | Banking, finance and capital markets | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Banking, finance and capital markets | ||||||
| 1 | Luxembourg > Banking, finance and capital markets | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Anne-Marie Nicolas; Vassiliyan Zanev | Noémi Gémesi; Audrey Jarreton; Adrien Pierre; Maude Royer; Natalja Taillefer; Marko Huskic; Maria Kulmukhametova; Sarah Ambulante; Alexandre Sensi; Vanesa Gómez Pena | Brookfield Corporation, Blackstone, Golden Tree Capital, JP Morgan, EQT Fund Management, European Commission, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Mongolian Mining Corporation, Morgan Stanley, Pharmakon Advisors, LP, Raizen Fuels Finance, StoneCo., Tokeny (Fintech) | Advised the finance parties on the Luxembourg aspects of the financing for the acquisition of ROSEN Group by Partners Group. Advised StoneCo. in relation to its $467.5m revolving securitisation facility from the United States International Development Finance Corporation. Advised the European Commission in the context of a ground breaking new debt issuance programme. | The 'very knowledgeable and responsive' team at Loyens & Loeff delivers 'high-quality work' to creditors and debtors across a wide spectrum of transactional matters, from relatively commoditised corporate lending matters, through to highly bespoke distressed and restructuring scenarios. Here clients also benefit from the firm's strong underlying regulatory offering, which is also utilised for discrete advisory matters and financial services M&A. The 'very effective and results-driven' Anne-Marie Nicolas is central to much of the transactional work and as well as handling a considerable volume of private equity-led acquisition finance mandates, is also noted for her restructuring/distressed financing expertise. Vassiliyan Zanev, who co-heads the overarching team alongside Nicolas, is best-known for his market-leading fund finance offering, work which he combines with a thriving securitisation practice. Of the more junior partners, Noemi Gemesi provides 'clear and effective' advice to issuers and underwriters on DCM and ECM work (including as it relates to green notes), and the 'commercially minded' Adrien Pierre has 'deep technical knowledge of banking regulation', and can flex this across the investment fund and securities industries. | Luxembourg | Banking, finance and capital markets | |||
| Luxembourg > Banking, finance and capital markets > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Anne-Marie Nicolas | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Anne-Marie Nicolas - Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Banking, finance and capital markets | ||||||
| Luxembourg > Banking, finance and capital markets > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Vassiliyan Zanev | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Vassiliyan Zanev - Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Banking, finance and capital markets | ||||||
| 1 | Luxembourg > Commercial, corporate and M&A | Loyens & Loeff | Commercial, corporate and M&A | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Commercial, corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 1 | Luxembourg > Commercial, corporate and M&A | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Frédéric Franckx | Guy Palmaers; Thierry Lohest; Michael Scott; Mathilde Lattard; Siobhán McCarthy; Ana Andreiana; Frédéric Lemoine; Jordan Kaselow; Alina Stoica; Diogo Dias; Ana Taleska; Kristof Jansen; Madeleine Dos Santos Marques | Africa Oil Corporation, AG Insurance, Apex, Atento, BTG Pactual, Celsa, EQT Fund Management S.à r.l, Hootsuite, J.P Morgan, Takko Fashion Group, Tele Columbus, Webhelp | Assisting the founders and sellers (GBL), in $4.8bn combination of Paris-based Webhelp company with Concentrix Corporation. Advising J.P Morgan in the context of the privatisation of L’Occitane. Advising Hootsuite, in the context of the acquisition of the Luxembourg software company Talkwalker. | Deploying a collaborative approach which draws upon specialised insights from other associated practice areas, including funds, tax and banking, Loyens & Loeff provides 'well-rounded and comprehensive advice' across a range of big-ticket M&A initiated by both strategic and financial investors. Mathilde Lattard is 'very knowledgeable' about work within the private equity sector and provides 'pragmatic solutions' to funds, including EQT, throughout the investment lifecycle - not just on the M&A associated with their downstream activity but also in associated matters including advice on management incentive schemes. The 'outstanding' Ana Andreiana is 'able to think outside the box and find solutions to complex challenges' in the context of private equity-led M&A (including on public to private transactions) and with regard to de-SPAC mandates. The vastly experienced Guy Palmaers also handles SPAC-related matters as well as conventional M&A and a considerable volume of corporate governance advice. Michael Scott has a market-leading reputation for handling corporate restructuring work, a feature of which is a considerable volume of distressed M&A. Frédéric Franckx heads the team. | Luxembourg | Commercial, corporate and M&A | |||
| Luxembourg > Commercial, corporate and M&A > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Mathilde Lattard | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Mathilde Lattard - Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Commercial, corporate and M&A | ||||||
| Luxembourg > Commercial, corporate and M&A > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Guy Palmaers | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Guy Palmaers - Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Commercial, corporate and M&A | ||||||
| Luxembourg > Commercial, corporate and M&A > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Michael Scott | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Michael Scott - Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Commercial, corporate and M&A | ||||||
| Luxembourg > Commercial, corporate and M&A > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Ana Andreiana | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Ana Andreiana - Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Commercial, corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 1 | Luxembourg > Dispute resolution | Loyens & Loeff | Dispute resolution | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 1 | Luxembourg > Dispute resolution | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Véronique Hoffeld | Henri Dupong; Farah Jeraj; Olivier Marquais; Emilia Fronczak; Patrick Ries | European Investment Bank, Former Directors of the LUXALPHA and LIF fund, Mondo Bongo / Brad Pitt, European Investment Bank, | Representing Mondo Bongo (Brad Pitt) in a shareholders’ dispute concerning Chateau Miraval. Assists the directors of a Swiss bank in the wake of the Greensill scandal. Represents former LUXALPHA and LIF fund directors in the Madoff case. | With a partner-led approach that is rooted in a deep understanding of Luxembourg law and the attendant judicial process, Loyens & Loeff excels in handling complex cross-border disputes, where clients receive 'tailored strategies that go beyond just resolving the legal issues, focusing on broader commercial outcomes'. Here, under the expert guidance of 'outstanding advocate' Véronique Hoffeld, the team is noted for its very collaborative approach to working with international co-counsel. Hoffeld, who is at the forefront of the most significant litigation and arbitration handled by the team, 'combines a mastery of Luxembourg procedure and substantive law with a strong commercial and tactical sense for how best to advance a client's interests'. Other key practitioners include corporate and white-collar crime expert Henri Dupong, and senior associate Olivier Marquais, who combines 'deep legal expertise with a highly practical, client-focused approach' on cross-border contracts and disputes related to the loss of investments, as well as on asset recovery proceedings. | Luxembourg | Dispute resolution | |||
| Luxembourg > Dispute resolution > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Véronique Hoffeld | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Véronique Hoffeld - Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| Luxembourg > Dispute resolution > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Henri Dupong | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Henri Dupong - Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 3 | Luxembourg > Employment | Loyens & Loeff | Employment | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Employment | ||||||
| 3 | Luxembourg > Employment | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Henri Dupong | Farah Jeraj; Emilia Fronczak; Patrick Ries; Kheira Mebrek | Now headed on a de-facto basis by litigation partner Henri Dupong following Sabrina Martin's departure in July 2024, Loyens & Loeff provides a mix of general day-to-day employment law advice, transactional-related matters (including due diligence associated with M&A) and ad-hoc employment advice. Counsel Farah Jeraj is central to much of this work and is also well-versed at handling dismissal cases and harassment investigations. Although the firm is active across a range of industry sectors, it is particularly skilled at advising asset management clients on their employment issues, including on the establishment of global employment contracts. | Luxembourg | Employment | |||||
| 1 | Luxembourg > Fintech | Loyens & Loeff | Fintech | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Fintech | ||||||
| 1 | Luxembourg > Fintech | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Adrien Pierre; Anne-Marie Nicolas | Vanesa Gomez Pena | Deutsche Börse Group, Jackie Treehorn B.V (subsidiary of 2140 Consulting) | Assisted global market infrastructure provider DeutscheBörse Group on the signing of the agreement for the acquisition of all outstanding shares of the Luxembourg Fintech company FundsDLT, the leading decentralised platform for end-to-end fund distribution and processing. Continues to advise Jackie Treehorn BV on their art tokenisation project. | Drawing heavily from across regulatory, finance, corporate and funds disciplines in particular, Loyens & Loeff's integrated multi-disciplinary offering is well-placed to handle big-ticket strategically important fintech projects. The team has developed particular strength advising on cryptocurrency and tokenisation matters, as well as in relation to handling licensing applications for electronic money institutions and virtual asset providers. Financial services regulatory expert Adrien Pierre is across much of the highest-profile work handled by the team, including his role alongside the corporate team for DeutscheBörse Group on its acquisition of all outstanding shares of the Luxembourg Fintech company FundsDLT. Banking and finance lawyer Anne-Marie Nicolas co-heads the team alongside Pierre and as well as her fee-earning work is also very well-connected in the fintech ecosystem, including various trade bodies/think tanks pushing for a more security token offering (STO) friendly environment in Luxembourg. | Luxembourg | Fintech | |||
| 1 | Luxembourg > Investment funds | Loyens & Loeff | Investment funds | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Investment funds | ||||||
| 1 | Luxembourg > Investment funds | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Marc Meyers | Jérôme Mullmaier; Veronica Aroutiunian; Frank van Kuijk; Marjorie André; Christophe Boyer; Maude Royer; Irina Stoliarova; Mathilde Scheirlinck | AlpInvest Partners, Ancala Partners, Apax Partners, Arcmont Asset Management, Berkshire Partners, Brookfield Asset Management, EQT Fund Management, Fiera Infrastructure Inc., Golub Capital, Hayfin Capital, Incus Capital Advisors, Institutional Capital Network, Inc., MML Capital, Morgan Stanley, Newmarket Capital, Northern Horizon, One Equity Partners, Palistar Capital, Volpi Capital | Advised Cheyne Capital Management (UK) LLP on the Luxembourg legal, regulatory and tax aspects of the structuring of multiple new alternative investment funds formations. Advised Apax Partners on Luxembourg legal, regulatory and tax aspects of the structuring, launching, financing and closing of its first-generation credit platform – Apax Credit Funds. Advised Pantheon Ventures on the Luxembourg legal, regulatory, tax and finance aspects of the structuring and set up of several fund formations, including Pantheon Global Co-Investment Opportunities Fund VI and Pantheon Global Select Fund VII. | Headed by Marc Meyers, Loyens & Loeff's 'outstanding' team, which is able to leverage the expertise of highly integrated tax, regulatory, M&A and fund finance lawyers at the firm, can provide 'thoughtful and actionable' advice to fund managers across the full life-cycle of work in the alternatives space. Private equity is a particular area of expertise, and in harness with New York based Frank van Kuijk, the firm retains strong traction among a number of heavy-hitting US sponsor clients, either acting on its own or alongside US referring law firms, and is appreciated for its 'good sense of market terms'. Veronica Aroutiunian is also very skilled at advising on regulatory and structuring work associated with the private equity industry, and is also well-versed at advising fund managers on other alternatives strategies, including real estate, infrastructure and private debt. Jérôme Mullmaier has a 'high awareness of the regulatory complexities of Luxembourg', ensuring that he is able to provide 'commercial' advice on the structuring, launch and fundraising activity of private funds across a wide range of strategies, including private equity, infrastructure, private debt and real estate. | Luxembourg | Investment funds | |||
| Luxembourg > Investment funds > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Marc Meyers | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Marc Meyers – Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Investment funds | ||||||
| Luxembourg > Investment funds > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Veronica Aroutiunian | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Veronica Aroutiunian – Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Investment funds | ||||||
| Luxembourg > Investment funds > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Jérôme Mullmaier | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Jérôme Mullmaier – Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Investment funds | ||||||
| 2 | Luxembourg > IP and IT | Loyens & Loeff | IP and IT | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | IP and IT | ||||||
| 2 | Luxembourg > IP and IT | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Véronique Hoffeld | Veronica Aroutiunian; Emilia Fronczak; Adrien Anese; Agata Szymoniak | Apex Group | Advised the Apex Group throughout the entire acquisition process - including on IP/IT aspects- of the third-party asset serving activities based in Luxembourg of Edmond de Rothschild, as well as their fund administration, transfer agent and custody activities for its private equity and Infrastructure funds. | Acting on its own as well as often harnessing the expertise of other core practice areas, Loyens & Loeff's litigation and risk management team, which is led by Véronique Hoffeld, excels in safeguarding the IP/IT interests of large multinational entities. Leveraging the firm's exceptional investment management connections, the team continues to be particularly active advising funds clients on GDPR compliance work, as well as providing IP/IT due diligence on their downstream investment work. The team also regularly assists clients on the management of their IP portfolios and on general IT/IP contractual matters, including as it relates to technology transfer agreements and the assignment of IP rights. Senior associate Emilia Fronczak is also recommended. | Luxembourg | IP and IT | |||
| 1 | Luxembourg > Private equity | Loyens & Loeff | Private equity | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Private equity | ||||||
| 1 | Luxembourg > Private equity | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Marc Meyers; Frédéric Franckx | Guy Palmaers; Thierry Lohest; Michael Scott; Mathilde Lattard; Siobhán McCarthy; Ana Andreiana; Frédéric Lemoine; Jordan Kaselow; Alina Stoica; Diogo Dias; Ana Taleska | AG Insurance, Brookfield, Capvis, EQ Hotels, EQT, GLAS, Intermediate Capital Group, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Towerbrook Capital Partners, Trill Impact | Advising EQT in connection with its £4.5bn acquisition, together with co-investors (including the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority), of Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc. Advising JP Morgan, on the privatisation of the Group L’Occitane. Advising Capvis on the €130m sale of one of its portfolio companies, Visable, a to the Chinese group Alibaba. | Enhanced by the firm's complementary funds, tax and finance offerings, Loyens & Loeff is well-placed to provide 'solutions-oriented' advice to private equity firms across the panoply of their needs, from advice on the initial fundraising project, advising on the Luxembourg investment vehicle to facilitate the downstream M&A, and on the exit process. Under the leadership of Marc Meyers and Frédéric Franckx, the team has established excellent ties with a multitude of US and UK international law firms, in particular, which regularly refer work to it to advise on the relevant Luxembourg structuring associated with complex cross-border mandates by virtue of the firm's ability to provide 'very clear and seamless solutions for the execution of complex transactions and processes'. With strong connections within the Luxembourg ecosystem, as a result of connections built up through many years' fee-earning and through trade body leadership roles, the 'very knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic' Mathilde Lattard has developed strong ties with many leading financial sponsors including EQT and Capvis, acting for the former on a host of acquisitions and divestitures during 2024. Drawing from 'a wealth of experience and insight' as a partner, Frédéric Lemoine also handles work for the aforementioned clients, recently advising Capvis on the €130m sale of portfolio company, Visable, to Alibaba. Combining corporate and restructuring skills, UK and Luxembourg-qualified partner Michael Scott regularly advises on distressed M&A matters for sponsors, as well as often being engaged in corporate restructuring work for portfolio clients. Ana Andreiana also handles some distressed investment work (and restructurings) as well as conventional private equity-led M&A and exits via IPO. | Luxembourg | Private equity | |||
| Luxembourg > Private equity > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Guy Palmaers | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Guy Palmaers – Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Private equity | ||||||
| Luxembourg > Private equity > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Michael Scott | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Michael Scott – Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Private equity | ||||||
| Luxembourg > Private equity > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Ana Andreiana | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Ana Andreiana – Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Private equity | ||||||
| Luxembourg > Private equity > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Mathilde Lattard | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Mathilde Lattard – Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Private equity | ||||||
| 2 | Luxembourg > Real estate and construction | Loyens & Loeff | Real estate and construction | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Real estate and construction | ||||||
| 2 | Luxembourg > Real estate and construction | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Julien Lecler | Tom Hamen | AG Real Estate, Atenor, Blue Colibri Capital, Brookfield, Edmond de Rothschild REIM, Fonds Kirchberg, Morgan Stanley, PRAEMIA REIM, REAL I.S., SWISS LIFE Luxembourg, SWISS LIFE France Asset Managers | Assisted Real I.S. with the completion of the acquisition in forward sale of The Arc, a mixed-used building from Eaglestone. Assisted Swiss Life Asset Managers with the Luxembourg aspects of the acquisition by MAPFRE Insurance MAPSL of an office building in Madrid. Advised Edge and Mitsubishi Estate London Ltd on the acquisition of 125 Shaftesbury Avenue. | Combining specialist real estate knowledge with broader tax, investment management, corporate and finance nous, Loyens & Loeff provides a one-stop-shop service to a range of stakeholders across the full-scope of their commercial real estate needs. Team head Julien Lecler has 'deep expertise in the real estate sector', particularly for Luxembourg and Belgian development matters (including with regard to forward sale agreements) where he is noted for his 'ability to balance legal precision with commercial pragmatism'. | Luxembourg | Real estate and construction | |||
| Luxembourg > Real estate and construction > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Julien Lecler | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Julien Lecler - Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Real estate and construction | ||||||
| 1 | Luxembourg > Tax | Loyens & Loeff | Tax | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Tax | ||||||
| 1 | Luxembourg > Tax | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Peter Adriaansen; Peter Moons | Frank van Kuijk; Pierre-Antoine Klethi; Kévin Emeraux; Tom Hamen; Aline Nunes; Christine Beernaerts; Dominique Afink; Karin Finne; Philippe Hoffmann; Kheira Mebrek; Sabrina Million; Menno Maat; Megane Lindecker; Sophie Ogden; Viktoriia Khodyreva; Agnès Hedin | Amgen, StoneCo, Ancala Partners, Amazon, Allianz Finance, Atento SA, Tele Columbus, European Commission, AFE | Assisted Amgen Inc. on the Luxembourg tax and legal aspects of the acquisition and integration of Horizon Therapeutics for a value of $27.8bn Advised StoneCo. to structure a Luxembourg Securitization Fund to enter into a $467.5m revolving securitisation facility with the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), an agency of the US government. Advised the European Commission in respect to the establishment of the new EIS infrastructure. | At the cutting-edge of new trends in the market, the 'responsive, very pragmatic and knowledgeable' team at Loyens & Loeff provides expert guidance to Luxembourg-based multinational corporates across a wide range of tax compliance work, as well as transfer pricing matters. The team also works seamlessly with other practice groups, most notably private equity and real estate, to provide the necessary structuring with regard to fund formation and transactional work. The 'charismatic' Peter Adriaansen is 'well-respected' in the market for his skill in handling complex corporate transactions, as well as for ultra high-net-worth individuals and family offices on private wealth-related tax matters. Peter Moons co-heads the team alongside Adriaansen and is particularly skilled at advising on transfer pricing issues. Other key practitioners include the 'smart and business-oriented' Pierre-Antoine Klethi who handles fund structuring and tax litigation; the 'very talented' Tom Hamen, who excels at providing tax structuring on real estate matters; and Aline Nunes , who is very skilled at advising on cross-border mandates and is noted for her conversance with the 'relevant tax developments that impact investments into and out of Luxembourg'. | Luxembourg | Tax | |||
| Luxembourg > Tax > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Pierre-Antoine Klethi | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Pierre-Antoine Klethi - Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Tax | ||||||
| Luxembourg > Tax > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Aline Nunes | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Aline Nunes - Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Tax | ||||||
| Luxembourg > Tax > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Peter Adriaansen | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Peter Adriaansen – Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Tax | ||||||
| Luxembourg > Tax > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Peter Moons | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Peter Moons – Loyens & Loeff | Luxembourg | Tax | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Banking and finance: Borrower side | Loyens & Loeff | Banking and finance: Borrower side | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Banking and finance: Borrower side | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Banking and finance: Borrower side | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Kim Koops | Gianluca Kreuze; Ruben den Hollander | EQT, Torqx Capital Partners, Main Capital Partners, AlpInvest Partners B.V., Keensight Capital, Towerbrook Capital Partners, The Blackstone Group, Highbrook Investors, Round Hill Capital LLC, M7 Real Estate Ltd., Schroders Capital, Coolblue, Rivean Capital, BB Capital, Parcom Capital Management, Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited, Symphony Technology Group, Cable Connectivity Group, Northland Power, Navquiem, Seadrill, Lider Aviciao | Advised HighBrook Investors on a wide range of financing transactions for real estate investments made throughout Europe. Advised BB Capital Investments on arranging debt financing, provided by Investec, for the acquisition and financing of de Rolf groep. Advised Jan Linders on its strategic partnership with Albert Heijn and related financing matters. | Loyens & Loeff‘s finance practice oversees the arrangement of a number of loan structures, advising private equity borrowers on acquisition finance, while supporting real estate and other funds on fund financing mandates. Practice head Kim Koops is a key contact for real estate lending matters and is also able to assist with restructuring matters. Gianluca Kreuze focuses on the private equity market, advising clients on leveraged acquisition finance and secured deals, while Ruben den Hollander specialises in leveraged and fund finance facilities, including in relation to cross-border acquisitions. | Netherlands | Banking and finance: Borrower side | |||
| Netherlands > Banking and finance: Borrower side > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Ruben den Hollander | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Ruben den Hollander – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Banking and finance: Borrower side | ||||||
| Netherlands > Banking and finance: Borrower side > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Kim Koops | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Kim Koops - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Banking and finance: Borrower side | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Banking and finance: Financial services regulatory | Loyens & Loeff | Banking and finance: Financial services regulatory | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Banking and finance: Financial services regulatory | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Banking and finance: Financial services regulatory | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Martijn Schoonewille | Wendy Pronk; Anne Remmers | GTCR, DUFAS, VV&A, de Pensioenfederatie and the Verbond van Verzekeraars, Brown & Brown, Open Bank S.A., AlpInvest, Willis Towers Watson, Permira, Zilveren Kruis Zorgverzekeringen N.V./Achmea Zorgverzekeringen N.V. | Advised GTCR as Dutch regulatory counsel in its acquisition of a majority stake in Worldpay from FIS. Advised Brown & Brown on its acquisition of Quintes. Advised several Dutch financial services industry associations on the creation of standard agreements for the implementation of IT services and compliance with DORA. | Loyens & Loeff‘s regulatory practice brings together expertise in the frameworks governing banks, funds and insurance companies, advising on the merger of regulated financial services companies, product launches and representing clients facing investigations by regulators. Practice head Martijn Schoonewille is adept at ensuring mergers between inter alia, banks and payment systems companies meet Dutch and EU requirements. Wendy Pronk is well versed in regulations governing investment funds, including AIFMD and MiFID II, and is also instructed by fintechs across a range of regulatory issues. Kitty Lieverse retired in January 2024. | Netherlands | Banking and finance: Financial services regulatory | |||
| Netherlands > Banking and finance: Financial services regulatory > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Martijn Schoonewille | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Martijn Schoonewille - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Banking and finance: Financial services regulatory | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side | Loyens & Loeff | Banking and finance: lender or arranger side | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Banking and finance: lender or arranger side | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Kim Koops | Ehsan Shirzadi; Sharita Willigenburg | ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Council of Europe Development Bank, European Investment Bank, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management GmbH, ING Bank N.V., Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, BNP Paribas, Berlin Hyp AG, Deutsche Bank AG, Beechbrook Capital, Kroll Agency Services Limited, Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., Barclays Bank Plc, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Golub Capital, Wells Fargo Bank N.A. | Loyens & Loeff‘s finance practice operates broadly across a number of lending structures, advising on acquisition, real estate, structured and transport finance, with the latter focused in particular on ship finance. Practice head Kim Koops handles a variety of secured transactions, including both real estate and acquisition credit facilities. Ehsan Shirzadi specialises in project and transport finance, with additional experience in secured finance, while Sharita Willigenburg combines expertise in transportation finance with experience in handling restructuring mandates. | Netherlands | Banking and finance: lender or arranger side | ||||
| Netherlands > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Kim Koops | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Kim Koops - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Banking and finance: lender or arranger side | ||||||
| 3 | Netherlands > Capital markets: debt | Loyens & Loeff | Capital markets: debt | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Capital markets: debt | ||||||
| 3 | Netherlands > Capital markets: debt | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Martijn Schoonewille; Michel Van Agt | Menno Baks | OrganonMerck & Co., Inc., BNP Paribas, ING Bank N.V., J.P. Morgan SE, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., Givaudan Finance Europe B.V., Roche Finance Europe B.V., Robert Bosch Investment Nederland B.V., OI European Group B.V., Jones Lang Lasalle, Sensata Technologies, Infopro Digital, Bank of America, Kelvion, Phoenix, Stellantis | Assisted as Dutch counsel on the guaranteed notes offering and issuance by MSD Netherlands Capital B.V., consisting of €3.4bn, being four tranches of €850m notes. Assisted on the notes offerings by IPD 3 B.V. of €5.2bn senior secured floating rate notes due 2031 and the add-on of 8% €90m senior secured notes due 2028. Assisted on the establishment of the commercial paper program by Jones Lang LaSalle Finance B.V. of up to $2.5bn of unsecured and unsubordinated notes, as Dutch counsel to the issuer. | The team at Loyens & Loeff is experienced advising a wide range of clients, including multinationals, listed companies and investors, on the remit of high-value transactions. Public and private equity and debt offerings are areas of particular expertise of Martijn Schoonewille, while Michel Van Agt has a focus on Dutch corporate law and related notarial law; the two co-head the group. Menno Baks handles standalone debt instruments and programmes for clients. | Netherlands | Capital markets: debt | |||
| Netherlands > Capital markets: debt > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Martijn Schoonewille | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Martijn Schoonewille - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Capital markets: debt | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Capital markets: equity | Loyens & Loeff | Capital markets: equity | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Capital markets: equity | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Capital markets: equity | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Michel Van Agt; Menno Baks | Lucas Bols, Heineken Holding, HCM Acquisition Corp, Croma Pharma, JBS, Ferrari, ASM International, Vivendi, Bolloré Group, Beter Bed, Wallbox, Ebay, Arcona Property Fund, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Havas, BioNTech, Acer, Andromède, ICAMAP | Advising Wallbox on a private investment in public equity transaction, to raise capital in an aggregate amount of up to $45m. Advising Vivendi SE on the proposed spin-off and listing at Euronext Amsterdam of Havas. Advising Heineken Holding N.V. on the disposal by FEMSA of approximately €3.6bn in shares in the Heineken group. | The cohort at Loyens & Loeff is well known for its abilities handling complex aspects of the variety of high-value transactions. It is also able to advise on matters including the listing of companies on Euronext Amsterdam, and of companies on global stock exchanges. The team’s client roster is formed of well-known names across the array of industry sectors from food and beverages, to media and content, to financial services. Michel Van Agt co-leads the team alongside Menno Baks who was promoted to partnership in January 2024. | Netherlands | Capital markets: equity | ||||
| Netherlands > Capital markets: equity > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Michel Van Agt | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Michel Van Agt – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Capital markets: equity | ||||||
| Netherlands > Capital markets: equity > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Menno Baks | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Menno Baks – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Capital markets: equity | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Commercial, corporate and M&A | Loyens & Loeff | Commercial, corporate and M&A | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Commercial, corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Commercial, corporate and M&A | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Bastiaan Cornelisse; Rob Schrooten | Marc Wiggers; Frank John Vrolijk; Guido Koop; Nanne Kusters; Robert Fröger; Wijnand Meijer; Sandrine Lekkerkerker; Harmen Holtrop; Antoinette van der Hauw; Rob Schrooten; Herman Kaemingk; Roel Fluit | Eurazeo S.A., DPG Media, Lucas Bols, DIF Capital Partners, Main Capital Partners, Summit Partners, Torqx Capital Partners, The Jordan Company (TJC), Towerbrook, Jan Linders | Advised the shareholders of DIF Capital Partners on the sale of their company DIF Capital Partners to CVC for €1.1bn. Advised DPG Media on the acquisition of RTL Netherlands by DPG Media, for €1.1bn. Assisted Eurazeo S.A. with the sale of D.O.R.C. to Carl Zeiss Meditec AG. | The practice at Loyens & Loeff, considered by clients to be ‘intelligent, dynamic and fun to work with’, is well placed to advise its clients on corporate transactions, high-value M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions in both domestic and international contexts. The team works alongside the firm’s tax practice to provide a broad service. Experienced practitioner Bastiaan Cornelisse helms the offering with Rob Schrooten who is particularly equipped to handle matters which involve Germany and the US. Antoinette van der Hauw counsels clients including infrastructure managers and private equity firms on complex transactions, and Harmen Holtrop is regarded as ‘very pragmatic’ by clients. | Netherlands | Commercial, corporate and M&A | |||
| Netherlands > Commercial, corporate and M&A > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Harmen Holtrop | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Harmen Holtrop – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Commercial, corporate and M&A | ||||||
| Netherlands > Commercial, corporate and M&A > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Antoinette van der Hauw | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Antoinette van der Hauw - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Commercial, corporate and M&A | ||||||
| Netherlands > Commercial, corporate and M&A > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Rob Schrooten | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Rob Schrooten – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Commercial, corporate and M&A | ||||||
| Netherlands > Construction > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Timo Huisman | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Timo Huisman - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Construction | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Data privacy and data protection | Loyens & Loeff | Data privacy and data protection | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Data privacy and data protection | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Data privacy and data protection | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Kim Lucassen | Nina Orlić | Alliander, Banco Santander S.A. / Santander Consumer Finance S.A., Bol.com, Colosseum Dental Group, Dunea N.V., Laced Europe Ltd, Pharmaceutical Research Associates Group B.V., Tata Communications Netherlands B.V. | Advised PRA NL on dispute strategy and represented PRA NL in Dutch proceedings before the District Court of Noord-Nederland. Advised Bol on all aspects of an possible abuse of dominance investigation, and represented Bol vis-à-vis the ACM. | Loyens & Loeff has a strong Amsterdam-based data protection and privacy team which unites the expertise of its other practices in Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland to advise international and domestic clients on global data protection issues. The team is well equipped to handle a range of issues related to cybersecurity, IT and AI, telecoms, DSA and consumer goods. Kim Lucassen leads the team and is specialised in an array of data privacy and protection issues, and is supported by Nina Orlić who advises on cybersecurity and regulatory data protection matters. | Netherlands | Data privacy and data protection | |||
| Netherlands > Data privacy and data protection > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Nina Orlić | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Nina Orlić - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Data privacy and data protection | ||||||
| Netherlands > Data privacy and data protection > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Kim Lucassen | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Kim Lucassen - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Data privacy and data protection | ||||||
| 3 | Netherlands > Dispute resolution: arbitration | Loyens & Loeff | Dispute resolution: arbitration | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Dispute resolution: arbitration | ||||||
| 3 | Netherlands > Dispute resolution: arbitration | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Tom Claassens | Baastian Kemp; Melle Boevink; Eva Slabbers; Daan Kok | The former majority shareholders of Yukos Oil, Sovereign Wealth Fund Samruk-Kazyna JSC, San Miguel Holding Corp., The heirs of the last Sultan of Sulu, The Central Bank of Iraq | Loyens & Loeff’s arbitration team is based out of Amsterdam and Rotterdam and led by arbitration specialist Tom Claassens, who regularly assists in arbitration and in proceedings before the Dutch state courts and courts of the former Netherlands Antilles. Corporate and post-M&A disputes are a key pillar of the practice led by Bastiaan Kemp, including shareholder disputes. The team covers a mix of commercial, investor-state, construction and corporate disputes that are often multi-jurisdictional in nature. Arbitration-related court proceedings such as setting aside and enforcement proceedings are also handled by the team. Melle Boevink is noted for his knowledge in international and domestic arbitration. | Netherlands | Dispute resolution: arbitration | ||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Dispute resolution: class actions | Loyens & Loeff | Dispute resolution: class actions | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Dispute resolution: class actions | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Dispute resolution: class actions | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Sidney Berendsen; Bastiaan Kemp | Marit Bosselaar | Former CEO of Airbus, ICAP plc and ICAP Europe Ltd, Facebook Netherlands B.V./Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., Dunea N.V. | Represented the former CEO of Airbus in denying alleged claims in a class actions lawsuit. | Loyens & Loeff's litigation and risk management practice has a sizeable team handling complex litigation, including class actions. Bastiaan Kemp leads the practice and is known for his expertise in corporate governance cases and multi-jurisdictional litigation. He is well versed in advising corporate clients, private equity funds and investment firms. He works closely together with Marit Bosselaar, who focuses her practice on class actions and commercial litigation, often advising on ESG-related issues and collective settlements. The wider litigation group is co-led by disputes expert Sidney Berendsen and also has a pro bono programme assisting with ESG and class action litigation. | Netherlands | Dispute resolution: class actions | |||
| Netherlands > Dispute resolution: class actions > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Marit Bosselaar | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Marit Bosselaar – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Dispute resolution: class actions | ||||||
| Netherlands > Dispute resolution: class actions > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Bastiaan Kemp | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Bastiaan Kemp – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Dispute resolution: class actions | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation | Loyens & Loeff | Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Sidney Berendsen; Bastiaan Kemp | Marit Bosselaar | Former CEO of Airbus, ICAP plc and ICAP Europe Ltd, Stichting Pensioenfonds Rail & Openbaar Vervoer, Ad hoc group of secured lenders of McDermott, Ernst & Young Auditores Independentes S.S., referred to as: EY Brazil, Pharmaceutical Research Associates Group B.V., Fresh2You B.V., Icts International N.V., Facebook Netherlands B.V. / Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., Dunea N.V. | Represented the former CEO of Airbus in a class actions suit denying alleged claims. Represented ICAP and ICAP Europe in a class actions suit denying claims concerning alleged manipulation of interest rate benchmarks. Represented Ernst & Young Auditores Independentes in litigation against Chinese state-owned company COFCO. | Loyens & Loeff's litigation and risk management practice group handles high-profile litigation often with international angles and cross-border elements. Class action litigation is a key focus of the team, alongside its strong commercial, corporate and financial litigation offering. The team is also accustomed to handling corporate restructuring and insolvency disputes and corporate criminal defense matters. The team is jointly led by litigation specialists Sidney Berendsen and Bastiaan Kemp from Amsterdam. Berendsen is a corporate disputes expert and is sought out by clients to represent them in disputes related to M&A, shareholder conflicts and supervisor liability. Co-lead Kemp has been active in corporate governance cases and multi-jurisdictional litigation. Marit Bosselaar is the go-to for ESG and finance-related litigation. | Netherlands | Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation | |||
| Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Sidney Berendsen | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Sidney Berendsen – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation | ||||||
| Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Bastiaan Kemp | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Bastiaan Kemp – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Employment | Loyens & Loeff | Employment | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Employment | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Employment | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Klaas Wiersma | Youssef el Harchaoui; Iris Veerkamp | Arriva Personenvervoer Nederland B.V., BinckBank, BMW, Carrefour, EQT, EY, Flexera, FrieslandCampina, Kerry Group, MN Services N.V. | Assisted Eurazeo SE with the works council aspects of its sale of DORC to Carl Zeiss Meditec AG. Advised the shareholders of DIF on the employment law aspects of the sale of a majority stake to CVC. Assisted Carrefour with the transfer of its International Merchandise Trading activities from Amsterdam to Paris. | Loyens & Loeff‘s employment and benefits practice is very experienced in advising on global employment mobility issues and pensions issues. Employment litigation is also prominent in the group's workload. Practice head Klaas Wiersma provides 'excellent, clear, pragmatic advice in respect of difficult employment law issues', and is well versed in advising on restructurings, M&A transactions, co-determination law, and collective and individual dismissals. Youssef el Harchaoui is 'at the top of his game in the employment practice'. | Netherlands | Employment | |||
| Netherlands > Employment > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Youssef el Harchaoui | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Youssef el Harchaoui – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Employment | ||||||
| Netherlands > Employment > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Klaas Wiersma | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Klaas Wiersma - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Employment | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Energy | Loyens & Loeff | Energy | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Energy | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Energy | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Jan-Willem van Rooij; Roland de Vlam | Max Oosterhuis; Victor van Nuland | Alliander, Pure Energie, Yara International, The Shareholders’Committee of Stedin Holding, Stedin, Netbeheer Nederland, Comfort Energy Group, Re:Cap Global Investors, Hasco Invest, Municipality of Rotterdam, Ampyr Solar Europe, IKAV, Varo Energy, Enexis, Pro Delta Management B.V., Centurion, Enerparc | Advised IKAV on a consortium with VTTI to acquire a majority stake in Terminale GNL Adriatico Srl (Adriatic LNG). Advised Varo Energy on investment and project-related documents in relation to the development of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel manufacturing facility on the Gunvor Energy Rotterdam site. | Loyens & Loeff’s energy and infrastructure team has a solid track record in advising energy companies and investors on high-value energy and infrastructure transactions, as well as energy regulatory issues. Roland de Vlam leads the regulatory group, and regularly acts for distribution service operators in regulatory disputes. Jan-Willem van Rooij heads the transactional group, and brings extensive experience in advising energy companies on M&A, investments, and project development mandates, often involving green and conventional fuels and electricity infrastructure work. Victor van Nuland is equally adept at handling transactional matters, with particular focus on assisting renewable power and energy services companies with M&A transactions. | Netherlands | Energy | |||
| Netherlands > Energy > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Victor van Nuland | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Victor van Nuland - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Energy | ||||||
| Netherlands > Energy > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Max Oosterhuis | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Max Oosterhuis – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Energy | ||||||
| Netherlands > Energy > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Jan-Willem van Rooij | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Jan-Willem van Rooij – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Energy | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Environment and planning | Loyens & Loeff | Environment and planning | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Environment and planning | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Environment and planning | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Guido Koop | Jan de Heer | Cargill, Jan Linders Supermarkets, The Blackstone Group, Flow Real Estate, bol.com, VORM Development, Goldman Sachs International, Provast Development, AXA, AEW, Liander, BPD, Pure Energie, Rijnmond Power Holding, Merin | The environment group at Loyens & Loeff is part of the firm’s wider competition and regulatory team. The department is very experienced in handling environmental regulatory work, including advising on nitrogen emissions and ESG compliance matters. Guido Koop heads the practice, and is well known for assisting with the environmental and planning aspects of major real estate and corporate transactions and developments. | Netherlands | Environment and planning | ||||
| Netherlands > Environment and planning > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Guido Koop | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Guido Koop – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Environment and planning | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > EU and competition | Loyens & Loeff | EU and competition | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | EU and competition | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > EU and competition | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Marc Wiggers; Marc Custers | Robin Struijlaart; Boyd Wolffers; Robert Fröger | Banco Santander, Morgan Stanley, DPG Media, bol.com, BNP Paribas, BAWAG, DIF, Main Capital, EDEKA, Lightspeed, Provast, Vivat, Sun Chemical, Equinor, Aon, Medtronic, Phoenix/Brocacef, Jan Linders, Vesa, NOGAT, NGT, Zilveren Kruis, Zorgverzekeraars Nederland, Unilabs, Novartis, MSD, Lekkerland, Neptune Energy, 3i, Amlon, Rendac/Darling Ingredients, Orpea, Cabooter Rail Cargo, CZ, TEVA, AAC, Coolblue, ABN AMRO Participaties, Active Capital Company, Standard Investment, CleanLease, BMI Group/Monier, De Hoop Terneuzen, Van Nieuwpoort Groep, PLUS Retail, VGZ, Menzis, Torqx, Sai Global, Klöckner, Carlyle, Cytek, Aurora | Representing DPG in merger control proceedings before the Dutch Competition Authority ACM with regard to its intended acquisition of television broadcaster RTL Nederland from Bertelsmann. Advising on an investigation into alleged abuse of dominance by the main marketplace service provider in the Netherlands. | The ‘excellent’ group at Loyens & Loeff is well versed in assisting with merger control proceedings, abuse of dominance investigations and the competition aspects of cross-jurisdictional transactions. Marc Wiggers has expertise in Dutch and European competition law, and Marc Custers specialises in handling domestic and international state aid matters; the duo co-lead the offering. Robin Struijlaart is very experienced in assisting with merger control cases. | Netherlands | EU and competition | |||
| Netherlands > EU and competition > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Robin Struijlaart | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Robin Struijlaart – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | EU and competition | ||||||
| Netherlands > EU and competition > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Marc Wiggers | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Marc Wiggers – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | EU and competition | ||||||
| 3 | Netherlands > Fintech | Loyens & Loeff | Fintech | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Fintech | ||||||
| 3 | Netherlands > Fintech | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Martijn Schoonewille | Wendy Pronk; Eva Laan | GTCR, DUFAS, VV&A, de Pensioenfederatie, Verbond van Verzekeraars, DutchChain, Fourthline, Open Bank S.A. | Advised GTCR as Dutch regulatory counsel on its acquisition of a majority stake in Worldpay, a global provider of payment processing solutions, from FIS. Advised various Dutch associations for asset managers, banks, pension funds and insurers on creating standard agreements to amend existing and future agreements for ICT services and ensure compliance with DORA. | At Loyens & Loeff, the team's 'deep knowledge of and experience with Dutch and EU financial regulations is readily apparent'. Key areas of instruction for the group include compliance issues and fintech-related acquisitions. The practice is led by the 'sharp, savvy, pragmatic, reachable, responsive, and highly professional' Martijn Schoonewille. Wendy Pronk is 'very bright, accessible, and displays a strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations'. | Netherlands | Fintech | |||
| Netherlands > Fintech > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Wendy Pronk | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Wendy Pronk – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Fintech | ||||||
| 3 | Netherlands > Fraud and white-collar crime | Loyens & Loeff | Fraud and white-collar crime | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Fraud and white-collar crime | ||||||
| 3 | Netherlands > Fraud and white-collar crime | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Marleen Velthuis | Willemijn Warnaars | Loyens & Loeff‘s compliance and corporate crime team is led by Amsterdam-based Marleen Velthuis, who has extensive expertise in white-collar criminal law and environmental law. Velthuis is well-versed in advising global corporations on cases involving allegations of tax fraud and corruption, as well as handling investigations into environmental offences, sanctions issues and money laundering. Asset tracing and recovery matters are also prominent in the group's workload. | Netherlands | Fraud and white-collar crime | |||||
| Netherlands > Fraud and white-collar crime > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Marleen Velthuis | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Marleen Velthuis - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Fraud and white-collar crime | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Industry focus: Food | Loyens & Loeff | Industry focus: Food | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Industry focus: Food | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Industry focus: Food | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Guido Koop | Jacobine van Beijeren; Nanne Kusters | Amswha, Bacardi, Bayer Crop Science, B&S Group, Cargill B.V., Celanese, Collins Foods Ltd (KFC), Cornelis Vrolijk, Danish Crown, Danone, Dawn Foods, Emmi Italy, Exal Corporation, Farmboy, Femsa, FitForMe B.V., Fleury Michon, Givaudan, Glencore Grain, HelloFresh, Hoogtweg, Illovo Sugar, Kerry Group, Kettle Foods Ltd., Kloosterboer, Koninklijke Zeelandia, Krynica Vitamin S.A., Levarht, McCain, Nutreco, Rembrandt Foods, RemyCointreau, Samson & Surrey, Sligro Food Group, Struik Foods, Yara Sluiskil, Vomar, Wessanen, H.I.G. European Capital Partners, Jan Linders | Loyens & Loeff leverages its multi-disciplinary expertise in commercial, regulatory, tax and corporate law to support food and beverages companies on a range of work. Practice head Guido Koop has expertise in competition, regulatory and environmental law, and is very experienced in assisting food sector entities with compliance work and operational matters. Jacobine van Beijeren is well versed in acting for food business operators in regulatory issues. Nanne Kusters is a key contact. | Netherlands | Industry focus: Food | ||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences | Loyens & Loeff | Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Tom van Helmond; Kim Lucassen; Vincent van der Lans | Dieuwke Hooft Graafland; Aurélie Mingels | AstraZeneca, Zilveren Kruis, Unilabs, Bergman Clinics, Zorgverzekeraars Nederland, European Investment Bank, Forbion, VGZ, Laurens, Unilabs, EQT, Menzis, Amstelland Hospital, Medtronic, Orpea, Galapagos, CZ, PRA International, Orpea | Advised Eurazeo S.A on the sale of medical technology company DORC to German company Carl Zeiss Meditec AG. Advising healthcare insurers on a range of legal matters concerning the bankruptcy of Co-Med. Advised the Orpea Group on restructuring and healthcare regulatory aspects in the Netherlands. | Loyens & Loeff is known for handling a broad range of matters in the healthcare and life sciences arena, including advising on clinical trials, investments, procurement cases and competition issues. Kim Lucassen leads the firm's data protection and privacy practice and is active in life sciences and healthcare matters; she co-heads the department with Vincent van der Lans, a key contact for M&A work and multi-jurisdictional restructurings, and the 'highly skilled' Tom van Helmond, who handles a wide spectrum of procurement and competition law issues. Dieuwke Hooft Graafland's 'knowledge of legislation in her field of expertise is remarkable'. Hamza Zourakhti left the firm in September 2024. | Netherlands | Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences | |||
| Netherlands > Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences > Hall of Fame | Loyens & Loeff | Tom van Helmond | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Tom van Helmond –Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences | ||||||
| Netherlands > Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Dieuwke Hooft Graafland | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Dieuwke Hooft Graafland - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology | Loyens & Loeff | Industry focus: Information technology | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Industry focus: Information technology | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Pjotr Heemskerk; Yannick Geryszewski | VGZ, Carestream Healthcare, Egeria, Gilde Healthcare, Bencis Capital, Dutch Fund and Asset Management Association, Vereniging van Vermogensbeheerders & Adviseurs, De Pensioenfederatie, Verbond van Verzekeraars, Index Ventures, DCSA, Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest, bol, Moonalpha, Main Capital Partners, DPG Media, Oracle | Advised multiple private equity firms, insurers, and credit rating agencies on the implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act, including amendment of existing ICT-services agreements. Assisted Dutch Fund and Asset Management Association, Vereniging van Vermogensbeheerders & Adviseurs, de Pensioenfederatie and Verbond van Verzekeraars with the drafting of DORA contract amendment templates. Advised DPG Media on the proposed acquisition of RTL Netherlands by DPG Media and the related strategic partnership. | The TMT practice at Loyens & Loeff offers a wide range of IT services, encompassing outsourcing, cyber security, IT disentanglement, and data migration. Pjotr Heemskerk is adept at intellectual property, licenses, and e-commerce, jointly leading the practice with Yannick Geryszewski, who is well-versed in IT M&A transactions. | Netherlands | Industry focus: Information technology | ||||
| Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Yannick Geryszewski | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Yannick Geryszewski – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Industry focus: Information technology | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Industry focus: retail | Loyens & Loeff | Industry focus: retail | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Industry focus: retail | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Industry focus: retail | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Lonne Rooseboom | Rob Schrooten; Antoinette van der Hauw; Jurriaan van der Stok; Pauline Leegwater | The Blackstone Group, Goldman Sachs, Chanel, Patrizia Immobilien AG, Wereldhave, Jan Linders Supermarkten, KKR, Orange Capital Partners, PingProperties, Eres Reit, AEW Capital Management, Bol.com, Sun Capital, Zara, Nike, Coolblue, Adidas, Prada | Advised Jan Linders Supermarkten B.V on multiple transactions and provided legal advise related to their partnership with Albert Heijn and the sale of multiple branches to third parties. Advised Wereldhave on the acquisition of the shopping centre Polderplein located in Hoofddorp. Advised WHP Global on its acquisition of a majority stake in G-Star Raw. | Loyens & Loeff combines its knowledge in law and tax to advise retail-sector clients on real estate and corporate transactions from its base in Amsterdam. Jurriaan van der Stok and Pauline Leegwater advise clients on retail-related real estate issues including financing, acquisitions and developing retail and commercial buildings. On the corporate side Antoinette van der Hauw and Rob Schrooten advise retailers in the supermarket and fashion sectors on M&A, strategic partnerships and other corporate transactions. The practice is led by Lonne Rooseboom, who is a transactional specialist. | Netherlands | Industry focus: retail | |||
| 3 | Netherlands > Industry focus: telecoms | Loyens & Loeff | Industry focus: telecoms | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Industry focus: telecoms | ||||||
| 3 | Netherlands > Industry focus: telecoms | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Kim Lucassen | Interxion Holding N.V., Jaguar Land Rover, Orange S.A., Tata Communications Netherlands B.V., Universal Music Group | Advised Tata Communications Netherlands B.V. on telecoms-related legal and regulatory requirements. | Loyens & Loeff represents a diverse range of telecoms sector companies in both contentious and non-contentious matters, covering areas such as communications, mobile services, information networks, and VoIP, as well as emergency calling, data retention, and interception obligations. Kim Lucassen heads the practice. | Netherlands | Industry focus: telecoms | ||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Insurance | Loyens & Loeff | Insurance | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Insurance | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Insurance | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Merel van Asch | Rutger Noordermeer; Rens Markus | Aon, DAC Beachcroft, Arriva, Perkins Coie LLP, VVE ‘t Loon, Burns Bowen Bair, One Underwriting, Baker Tilly N.V., YCH Holding Cooperatief U.A., Covington & Burling, Achmea, Aegon N.V., BNP Paribas Cardif, AXA | Representing a large insurance carrier in the coverage dispute with the client and insurers in the insurance tower regarding Philips’ billion-dollar damages in connection with its CPAP machines. Representing a financial institution as policyholder in arbitration proceedings regarding a €250m coverage claim under professional liability insurance. Litigating on behalf of and advising Aon on an ongoing basis in various matters in relation of the duty of care of Aon and related topics. | The group at Loyens & Loeff has established capabilities handling the remit of contentious insurance matters and is well-regarded by clients for its ‘very strong performance in litigation’. Practice overseer Merel van Asch is experienced representing clients in litigation ranging from coverage disputes, to cases regarding the duty of care of intermediaries, in addition to her experience handling high-value arbitration cases. Duty of care claims are an area of focus of Rens Markus, and Rutger Noordermeer is considered a ‘sharp lawyer’. Kitty Lieverse departed the team in January 2024. | Netherlands | Insurance | |||
| Netherlands > Insurance > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Merel van Asch | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Merel van Asch - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Insurance | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Investment funds | Loyens & Loeff | Investment funds | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Investment funds | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Investment funds | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Joep Ottervanger | Thijs Lemaire; Sebastiaan Verkerk; Konstantina Antoniou; Marco de Lignie; Michäel Maters; Mike Rib; Vilmar Feenstra; Roderik Boogaard | AlpInvest, Bencis, Forbion, BioGeneration Ventures, GEM Benelux, Main Capital Partners, Parcom Capital, Pride Capital Partners, Rivean Capital, SET Ventures, Waterland Private Equity Investments, APG Asset Management, DIF Capital Partners, Egeria, Gilde Healthcare, Ice Lake, Marktlink Capital, Mentha Capital, Nimbus, Torqx Capital Partners, WMP | Advised the client on its €6.8bn latest infrastructure funds with final closes. Advised Main Capital Partners in the formation of two new funds with combined capital commitments of €2.44bn. Acted as lead legal, tax and regulatory counsel to Parcom in connection with the formation of its seventh fund. | The ‘outstanding’ team at Loyens & Loeff has well-established capabilities to advise its substantial portfolio of clients on the broad range of cases. It handles the formation, structure, documentation and running of high-value funds, including dual funds, from SFDRs and related ESG elements to infrastructure funds. The team is helmed by investment management expert Joep Ottervanger. Key team members include Marco de Lignie who specialises in the handling of tax elements of domestic and international funds and Vilmar Feenstra, whose capabilities include supporting private equity and venture capital fund managers with issues. Investment management specialist and ‘pleasure to work with’ Michäel Maters is a name to note, as is financial supervision specialist Roderik Boogaard. | Netherlands | Investment funds | |||
| Netherlands > Investment funds > Hall of Fame | Loyens & Loeff | Marco de Lignie | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Marco de Lignie – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Investment funds | ||||||
| Netherlands > Investment funds > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Joep Ottervanger | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Joep Ottervanger - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Investment funds | ||||||
| Netherlands > Investment funds > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Vilmar Feenstra | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Vilmar Feenstra - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Investment funds | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Private equity | Loyens & Loeff | Private equity | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Private equity | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Private equity | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Roel Fluit; Antoinette van der Hauw | Marco de Lignie; Joep Ottevanger; Herman Kaemingk; Anke van Holthe tot Echten; Stijn Werdmölder; Alexandra Wever; Harmen Holtrop | DIF Capital Partners, Torqx Capital Partners, Main Capital Partners, The Jordan Company (TJC), Towerbrook, Summit Partners, Bregal Investments, Gimv, Holland Capital, Bencis Capital Partners, Rivean Capital, 3i Group plc. | Advised the shareholders of DIF Capital Partners on the sale of their company DIF Capital Partners to CVC, a leading global private markets manager focused on private equity, €1.1bn. Advised the client with its sale, the financial terms of which are based on an enterprise value for approximately €3.9bn. Assisted a French private equity firm with the sale of one of the world’s leading suppliers of equipment to a German supplier of medical technology. | Loyens & Loeff‘s practice harnesses experience advising its roster of clients, which includes private markets managers and private equity firms on the broad variety of matters. M&A and joint venture transactions of significant value also form a considerable portion of the team’s workload. Roel Fluit who works from both London and Amsterdam and Antoinette van der Hauw co-head the practice. Herman Kaemingk has particular expertise in M&A and strategic project cases, whilst Anke van Holthe tot Echten‘s work includes assisting clients with the sale of private equity portfolios. Managing partner of the firm Harmen Holtrop is also worthy of note. | Netherlands | Private equity | |||
| Netherlands > Private equity > Hall of Fame | Loyens & Loeff | Herman Kaemingk | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Herman Kaemingk - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Private equity | ||||||
| Netherlands > Private equity > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Harmen Holtrop | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Harmen Holtrop – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Private equity | ||||||
| Netherlands > Private equity > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Antoinette van der Hauw | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Antoinette van der Hauw – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Private equity | ||||||
| Netherlands > Private equity > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Anke van Holthe tot Echten | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Anke van Holthe tot Echten - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Private equity | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Real estate | Loyens & Loeff | Real estate | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Real estate | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Real estate | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Lonne Rooseboom | Pauline Leegwater; Steven Lucas; Wilfred Groen; Marjolein van Bekhoven; Mila Plasmans | The Blackstone Group, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Rabobank, ING Bank, Goldman Sachs, M7 Real Estate, Merck Sharp & Dhome, Patrizia Immobilien AG, Union Asset Management, AXA REIM, Hannover Leasing, Primonial, Monarch Alternative Capital, Highbrook Investors, AB Sagax, Keppel, DHG Group, Heimstaden, Clarion Partners Europe, KKR, Real I.S., Somerset Real Estate, Fortress Investment Group, Savills IM, AEW Europe, Marathon Asset Management, PingProperties, Orange Capital Partners, Bol.com, Brookfield, Valor Real Estate | Advised APG on its impact investing strategy, aimed at creating funds and joint venture investing in residential real estate in the Netherlands, with a total value in excess of €3bn. Advised BPD Development on the acquisition of the remaining interests in and transformation of a large area development in the Benelux. Advised Patrizia AG on 7 real estate asset and share transactions in the Netherlands. | Loyens & Loeff are a go-to firm for real estate issues, based out of Amsterdam the practice has a large number of real estate specialists to advise on a mix of issues including ESG-related problems and international transactions for a wide range of asset classes. The firm is particularly noted for its expertise in inner-city developments such as high-rise and mixed-use projects. Practice head Lonne Rooseboom is an authority in the real estate space and is supported by a strong team including Steven Lucas, Wilfred Groen and Pauline Leegwater. Marjolein van Bekhoven is well versed in handling real estate transactions, while Mila Plasmans focuses on tenancy law and project development. As a sector-focused team the team has a wide range of expertise from energy, infrastructure, securitisation and fund formation. | Netherlands | Real estate | |||
| Netherlands > Real estate > Hall of Fame | Loyens & Loeff | Lonne Rooseboom | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Lonne Rooseboom – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Real estate | ||||||
| Netherlands > Real estate > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Mila Plasmans | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Mila Plasmans – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Real estate | ||||||
| Netherlands > Real estate > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Wilfred Groen | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Wilfred Groen - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Real estate | ||||||
| Netherlands > Real estate > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Pauline Leegwater | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Pauline Leegwater – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Real estate | ||||||
| Netherlands > Real estate > Next Generation Partners | Loyens & Loeff | Steven Lucas | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Steven Lucas - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Real estate | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Restructuring and insolvency | Loyens & Loeff | Restructuring and insolvency | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Restructuring and insolvency | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Restructuring and insolvency | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Vincent Vroom | Kim de Bruijn; Joris Dunki Jacobs; Sharita Willigenburg | McDermott, Diebold Nixdorf group, Brookfield, VGZ and CZ, Lycra group, WeWork Group, Orpea, Steinhoff International Holdings N.V., Royal Imtech N.V., Scotch & Soda, Bain Capital, IGM Resins B.V. and Astorg | Advised the largest creditor group in the restructuring of McDermott that also holds the majority of the equity within the group. Advised the secured creditors on the implementation of the financial restructuring of the Diebold Nixdorf group through parallel US Chapter 11 and WHOA proceedings (the latter of which was recognised and enforcement on the basis of Chapter 15 proceedings). Advised Brookfield as financier and majority shareholder of Schoeller Allibert with respect to the group’s comprehensive recapitalisation first through Dutch WHOA proceedings and ultimately implemented consensually via a recapitalisation transaction with full consent from the group’s shareholders, bondholders and revolving credit facility lenders. | Loyens & Loeff‘s team is well regarded for its abilities advising on complex domestic and cross-border corporate restructuring matters. International and privately-held companies, and shareholders are amongst those the team assists in both non-contentious and litigious contexts. An example of its advisory work includes its assisting secured creditors of a global company with all aspects of the implementation of a multi-billion dollar restructuring. Team lead Vincent Vroom is noted for his ‘spot-on perspective’ and has experience advising on schemes of arrangement, on US chapter 11 proceedings, and on foreign restructuring regulations in addition to his contentious capabilities. Joris Dunki Jacobs has advisory and contentious capabilities in international restructuring matters, and Kim de Bruijn is highly regarded for her ‘deep knowledge’ of the area. | Netherlands | Restructuring and insolvency | |||
| Netherlands > Restructuring and insolvency > Leading associates | Loyens & Loeff | Kim de Bruijn | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Kim de Bruijn – Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Restructuring and insolvency | ||||||
| Netherlands > Restructuring and insolvency > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Vincent Vroom | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Vincent Vroom - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Restructuring and insolvency | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Tax | Loyens & Loeff | Tax | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Tax | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands > Tax | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Margriet Lukkien; Marja de Best; Marco de Lignie; Gerard Blokland; Ynze van der Tempel; Louis Lutz | Harmen van Dam | VodafoneZiggo, Eni, Waterland Private Equity Investments, Simon Property Group, Stellantis N.V., KPS Capital Partners, Crédit Suisse, Round Hill Capital, Hunter Douglas, Ahold Delhaize, Laced, Engie, DIF Capital partners, Bencis, Parcom, AXA REIM, Patrizia Immobilien AG, Somerset Real Estate, M7 Real Estate, EQT / Life Sciences | Advised DPG Media on the proposed acquisition of RTL Netherlands by DPG Media. Advised Simon Property in the launch of an offering by Simon Global Development B.V. of EUR 750 million bonds due 2026 exchangeable into existing ordinary shares of Klépierre S.A. Advised The Social Hub (TSH) on a Green Finance transaction with Aareal Bank and two other lenders, refinancing the group for a total amount of €566m. | Highlighted by clients for its ‘deep knowledge of international tax law’, Loyens & Loeff is well positioned to advise on the full spectrum of tax disputes and tax aspects of transactions and corporate restructurings. Well versed in multijurisdictional matters, the team frequently supports clients with transfer pricing issues, which are also a focus area of Harmen van Dam, and is recommended for its proven knowledge of EU tax law. Marco de Lignie covers tax topics related to fund formation and management participation, while Margriet Lukkien is a key contact for US clients seeking advice on Dutch corporate and dividend tax. | Netherlands | Tax | |||
| Netherlands > Tax > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Marco de Lignie | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Marco de Lignie - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Tax | ||||||
| Netherlands > Tax > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Margriet Lukkien | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Margriet Lukkien - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Tax | ||||||
| Netherlands > Tax > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Harmen van Dam | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Harmen van Dam - Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Tax | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Transport | Loyens & Loeff | Transport | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Netherlands | Transport | ||||||
| 2 | Netherlands > Transport | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Ehsan Shirzadi | Sharita Willigenburg | ING Bank N.V., ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, LCI (Lease Corporation International) Aviation, De Poli Tankers Holding B.V., Arklow Shipping UC, MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management GmbH, Vertom UCS Holding B.V., Chemship, Maritime Partners LLC, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB | The transport team at Loyens & Loeff is spearheaded by the Amsterdam-based Ehsan Shirzadi, who leads a team ‘of good communicators’ in significant domestic and international transactions. It focuses predominantly on shipping finance, and advises banks, financial institutions, and private clients with the full gamut of related matters, including financial restructuring and the drafting of transaction documents. Shirzadi leverages a multidisciplinary approach due to his longstanding experience in the banking and energy sectors. | Netherlands | Transport | ||||
| 4 | Switzerland > Banking and finance: Zurich | Loyens & Loeff | Banking and finance: Zurich | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Switzerland | Banking and finance: Zurich | ||||||
| 4 | Switzerland > Banking and finance: Zurich | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Judith Raijmakers; Christine Hohl | Stephanie Szedlak; Florian Willi | Banco BTG Pactual S.A., Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH, Globe Trade Center S.A. | Advised Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH (issuer and borrower), as well as its newly incorporated Swiss subsidiary, Cheplapharm Schweiz GmbH, as guarantor and security provider, on the issuance of EUR750m senior secured notes as well as the guaranteeing and securing of approximately EUR1.575bn existing senior secured notes and a EUR2.025bn credit facility. Assisted the BTG Pactual group with the search for a target in Europe to expand their banking business. Advised Globe Trade Center on the contemplated public takeover of Ultima Capital SA. The takeover was eventually aborted. | Loyens & Loeff capitalises on its wealth of experience across asset-based finance, real estate finance, and financial restructuring to advise multinational corporations, listed companies, and fund managers. Judith Raijmakers and Christine Hohl spearhead the group, with Raijmakers being well-versed in asset finance, financial restructuring, and financial regulatory matters, and Hohl contributing her expertise in relation to international financing transactions. Stephanie Szedlak and Florian Willi are other names to note. | Switzerland | Banking and finance: Zurich | |||
| 3 | Switzerland > Commercial, corporate and M&A | Loyens & Loeff | Commercial, corporate and M&A | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Switzerland | Commercial, corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 3 | Switzerland > Commercial, corporate and M&A | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Marco Toni | Nicolas Wehrli; Gilles Pitschen | International Gaming Technology, Lockheed Martin, The Jordan Company, WHP Global, GP Investments, Forvia AG, Communardo Group GmbH, Salica Investments, Acronis, MindMaze Group SA, Vortex, IK Partners, Biosynth Group Limited and KKR, ACER, Globe Trade Center S.A., Harvey Tool Company, The Klesch Group, Legrand | Advised Biosynth Group Limited on all Swiss law aspects in relation to the acquisition of all shares in VIO Chemicals AG, a Swiss company. Advised Globe Trade Center on the contemplated public takeover of Ultima Capital SA. Advised WHP Global as Swiss legal counsel on the joint acquisition of New York-based fashion brand rag & bone together with Guess, and their establishment of a 50/50 Swiss joint venture. | The ‘very dedicated’ Loyens & Loeff represents a multitude of multinational enterprises, private equity funds, and listed companies who are active across the technology, energy, and life sciences industries. The team boasts expertise in M&A, corporate governance, and joint ventures. Marco Toni spearheads the firm’s offering with his considerable experience in international M&A transactions, private equity, and corporate governance, while Nicolas Wehrli demonstrates particular proficiencies in mandates arising from the energy and infrastructure sector. Gilles Pitschen contributes his capabilities in the life sciences, digital, and technology side to the practice. | Switzerland | Commercial, corporate and M&A | |||
| 4 | Switzerland > Dispute resolution: litigation | Loyens & Loeff | Dispute resolution: litigation | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Switzerland | Dispute resolution: litigation | ||||||
| 4 | Switzerland > Dispute resolution: litigation | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Robin Moser | Johanna Haedinger; Nadine Spahni | ‘An excellent team of litigators with great client-handling skills’, Loyens & Loeff acts for a litany of clients in relation to contractual, banking, and corporate governance litigation alongside an array of white-collar and money laundering mandates. ‘Superb’ practice leader Robin Moser regularly advises clients on M&A, financing, and commodity trading agreement-related mandates. Other key names to note include Johanna Haedinger and Nadine Spahni. | Switzerland | Dispute resolution: litigation | |||||
| 4 | Switzerland > Private client | Loyens & Loeff | Private client | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Switzerland | Private client | ||||||
| 4 | Switzerland > Private client | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Beat Baumgartner | Anais Naescher | Brazilian resident UHNWI, Dutch resident UHNWI, Partners of European private equity firm, Swiss resident UHNWI individual, European family office active in real estates, Brazilian resident UHNWI, Dutch resident HNWI, Family office of UHNWI family, Swiss resident UHNWI family, London based single family office | The private client team at Loyens & Loeff focus on tax matters, estate planning, and relocation. ‘Top advisor’ Beat Baumgartner spearheads the team, specialising in tax for ultra-high net worth individuals. Anais Naescher has a strong track record handling estate and succession planning for executives, entrepreneurs and family offices. | Switzerland | Private client | ||||
| 2 | Switzerland > Tax | Loyens & Loeff | Tax | Firm Ranking | Loyens & Loeff | Switzerland | Tax | ||||||
| 2 | Switzerland > Tax | Loyens & Loeff | Editorial commentary | Beat Baumgartner; Fabian Sutter | Rebecca Kühne | Egeria Group | Advised a global TMT company on a high profile spin-off transaction of its Swiss business division to a new Swiss company, with a subsequent initial public offering of the shares of this company. Advised a global food and beverages group on an efficient financing structure in view of Pillar 2 / GloBE Model Rules. Advised a Canadian energy group on the transitioning of the group’s financing structure in view of Pillar 2 / GloBE Model Rules. | ‘Proactive, with theoretical knowledge’, Loyens & Loeff is regularly entrusted by multinational enterprises, private equity firms and high-net-worth individuals for a stable of M&A, transfer pricing and tax litigation. The practice is led by Beat Baumgartner, who deploys his capabilities in relation to investment structures, transfer pricing and financing mandates, and Fabian Sutter, a highly capable practitioner on the corporate reorganisations, transfer pricing and international tax side. Rebecca Kühne is well-versed in group and investment structures alongside corporate reorganisations. | Switzerland | Tax | |||
| Switzerland > Tax > Leading partners | Loyens & Loeff | Beat Baumgartner | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Beat Baumgartner - Loyens & Loeff | Switzerland | Tax |