Stibbe is a leading independent law firm founded in 1911. The Benelux law firm is headquartered in Brussels and has offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg, and London. The Luxembourg office opened in 2010, and it is led by Bernard Beerens. The team comprises experienced partners such as Jean-Marc Delcour, Victorien Hémery, and Gérald Origer. The firm’s main strength is M&A and is especially well versed in private equity and venture capital transactions.

Key clients
Ardian, Auna, Banque Européenne du Crédit Mutuel, Essendi, Eurazeo, Farallon Capital, Foreman Capital, H.R.L. Morrison & Co, Henderson Park, InvestIndustrial, New Mountain Capital, Park Square Capital, Patron Capital Partners, Primevest Capital Partners Nederland

Highlights
Stibbe advised Patron Capital Partners on the Luxembourg structuring and implementation of a real estate financing relating to its acquisition of the Nailloux Outlet Village in France.

The capital markets team, led by Claire-Marie Darnand advised Essendi, a leading European hospitality real estate platform, on a comprehensive three-stage refinancing programme comprising inaugural and follow-on bond issuances totalling approximately USD 2.6 billion.

In investment funds, the team advised Park Square Capital, one of the world’s leading independent private credit investors, on the complex formation of Park Square Capital Credit Partners V, an unregulated special limited partnership.

The M&A team advised Ardian on the closing of its strategic investment in the Diot-Siaci Group, a leading European corporate insurance brokerage provider.

Testimonials
“Gérald Origer demonstrates strong technical leadership. His reputation in banking and finance precedes him,” – Banking and finance

“Claire-Marie Darnand performs well on transactions,” – Banking and finance

“We acted on the biggest private equity transaction in continental Europe involving Ardian, where Stibbe acted as local counsel. They were knowledgeable and good to work with.” – Private equity

“Stibbe is strong in domestic M&A” – M&A

“The team have expertise in fund formation and ample experience in investment funds more broadly” – Investment funds