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Founded in 1903, AKD is an international law firm with offices in Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. In The Netherlands the firm operates Amsterdam, Breda, Eindhoven and Rotterdam offices. As a full service law firm practicing Dutch, Belgian and Luxembourg law, the firm has a wide range of expertise and cross border capabilities representing leading financial service institutions and foreign investors.
The firm offers high quality service in many legal services available, with a strong projects practice in the Netherlands, particularly in real estate and large PPP projects. The firm also has a recognizable reputation in M&A, restructuring and insolvency, banking and financial service regulatory matters.
Highlights
The firm acted as Dutch counsel on a US$250 million-plus ship financing combining the acquisition of vessels from Seacontractors with the refinancing of Jifmar’s fleet of approximately 45 vessels.
The firm advised the shareholders of Hittech Group on the sale of a majority stake to Apheon, a leading European private equity investor.
Testimonials
“The quality of work is exceptional. Romy and Renate provide solid legal advice, well drafted documentation, stick to fee caps, go over and above always." - Asset finance
"Available for any question, professional and hands on." - Financial service regulatory
"AKD was highly professional, knowledgeable, responsive and cooperative. And besides their approach was highly practical. It was an absolute pleasure working with them." - Insolvency
Key clients
ILFA, Tryg Garanti, Newion, Unzer Luxembourg, Vitec Software Group, Nafinco, VDL, Hittech, Samskip
The firm offers high quality service in many legal services available, with a strong projects practice in the Netherlands, particularly in real estate and large PPP projects. The firm also has a recognizable reputation in M&A, restructuring and insolvency, banking and financial service regulatory matters.
Highlights
The firm acted as Dutch counsel on a US$250 million-plus ship financing combining the acquisition of vessels from Seacontractors with the refinancing of Jifmar’s fleet of approximately 45 vessels.
The firm advised the shareholders of Hittech Group on the sale of a majority stake to Apheon, a leading European private equity investor.
Testimonials
“The quality of work is exceptional. Romy and Renate provide solid legal advice, well drafted documentation, stick to fee caps, go over and above always." - Asset finance
"Available for any question, professional and hands on." - Financial service regulatory
"AKD was highly professional, knowledgeable, responsive and cooperative. And besides their approach was highly practical. It was an absolute pleasure working with them." - Insolvency
Key clients
ILFA, Tryg Garanti, Newion, Unzer Luxembourg, Vitec Software Group, Nafinco, VDL, Hittech, Samskip
Founded in 2018 in Amsterdam, BondAdvocaten is a finance law boutique. The firm is the first law firm in the Netherlands to exclusively have a focus on banking and financing and financial transactions. The firm is led by partners, Jan – Joost van Rijisbergen, Joannes de Bont and Robert Steeg.
Highlights
The firm advised Solynta on a venture debt financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the development of disease-resistant and climate-resilient potato seed technology. Backed by the EU's InvestEU programme, the financing will help advance Solynta’s pioneering hybrid potato breeding platform, which aims to improve food security and agricultural sustainability worldwide
Testimonials
"Speed, expertise and customer intimacy." - Bank lending
"Direct partner contact, pragmatic and knowledgeable." - Bank lending
"Very personal relationship, pragmatic advice." - Private equity
"He really tries to understand the situation and conflict between debt fund and sponsor and tries to find best solution to all." - Joannes de Bond
"Speed, expertise, quality of work, efficiency and customer intimacy." - Robert Steeg
Key clients
SHS Capital, Freshstream Investment Partners, Solynta, Rabobank
Highlights
The firm advised Solynta on a venture debt financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the development of disease-resistant and climate-resilient potato seed technology. Backed by the EU's InvestEU programme, the financing will help advance Solynta’s pioneering hybrid potato breeding platform, which aims to improve food security and agricultural sustainability worldwide
Testimonials
"Speed, expertise and customer intimacy." - Bank lending
"Direct partner contact, pragmatic and knowledgeable." - Bank lending
"Very personal relationship, pragmatic advice." - Private equity
"He really tries to understand the situation and conflict between debt fund and sponsor and tries to find best solution to all." - Joannes de Bond
"Speed, expertise, quality of work, efficiency and customer intimacy." - Robert Steeg
Key clients
SHS Capital, Freshstream Investment Partners, Solynta, Rabobank
Established in 2004, DVDW Advocaten is a boutique law firm with offices in The Hague and Rotterdam. The firm provides legal services in M&A, restructuring and insolvency, banking and finance, corporate governance and litigation and dispute resolution.
Highlights
The firm advised the shareholders of Bonarius Vastgoed on the sale of the company to Sureserve Group, marking Sureserve’s first international expansion and entry into the Dutch market. Bonarius is a leading provider of heating and installation services to the Dutch social housing sector, maintaining approximately 270,000 heating systems nationwide.
The firm advised Serra Holding on its investment in CUTISS AG, a Swiss biotech company developing denovoSkin, a personalised bioengineered skin graft for patients with severe skin defects, including burns. The investment supports CUTISS’s ongoing Phase 3 clinical development programme and follows substantial Series C funding.
Testimonials
"Available, pragmatic and solution-oriented. Priced reasonably." - M&A
"I thoroughly enjoyed working with Martijn Lenstra from the Rotterdam office. When we first met, Martijn made an impression of being proactive and knowledgeable. This was evident throughout the sales process as well: Martijn communicates clearly, delivers his work on time, provides sound advice, and is a great sounding board. In short, he’s a pleasure to work with!" - M&A
"Excellent support throughout the sales process, during which the various considerations were presented to the business owner in a clear and accessible manner and assessed for feasibility. We were grateful to be able to benefit from the expertise of the solution-oriented and pragmatic team. Their availability was excellent. The terms were favourable in relation to the work carried out. The client was more than satisfied." - M&A
"DVDW guided us well through the entire M&A process, not only on the substantive legal aspects of this important development in our lives. In addition, it was the personal involvement that created a very trustworthy atmosphere." - M&A
"Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach." - Rens van den Heuvel
"Martijn is proactive, highly knowledgeable, very smart, and has excellent negotiation skills. In short, he’s a lawyer with business acumen. Pragmatic and quick on his feet. Absolutely great!" - Marttijin Lenstra
"Good to reach and a well informed and creative lawyer." - Rens van den Heuvel
Key clients
Urban Mine, Serra Holding, Bonarius Vastgoed, MisterGreen, HAGIM GmbH
Founded in 2013, Rotterdam based FIZ Advocaten is a highly specialised Dutch boutique firm in financial service regulatory law, restructuring and structured finance. The firm is deeply rooted in the Dutch mortgage sector, but has more recently been involved in leasing transactions, and often provides guidance on the use of similar financing structures in various sectors of the Dutch economy.
Highlights
FIZ advocaten demonstrates considerable expertise in advising leading Dutch mortgage lenders and investment firms on complex financing structures. The team regularly acts as lead counsel on sophisticated lending and investment transactions, providing strategic legal advice throughout the transaction lifecycle as well as ongoing support on regulatory, structuring and financing matters. Its long-standing relationships with key market participants reflect the firm's strong reputation in the Dutch financial services and financing markets.
Testimonials
"They communicate well and they tend to look for solutions." - Asset finance
"Smart lawyer always looking for solutions." - Jurian Snijders
Key clients
Credit Management & Investor Solutions, On The Move Finance, BCMGlobal Netherlands, Quion Group, N26 Hypotheken, Behouden Huis
Highlights
FIZ advocaten demonstrates considerable expertise in advising leading Dutch mortgage lenders and investment firms on complex financing structures. The team regularly acts as lead counsel on sophisticated lending and investment transactions, providing strategic legal advice throughout the transaction lifecycle as well as ongoing support on regulatory, structuring and financing matters. Its long-standing relationships with key market participants reflect the firm's strong reputation in the Dutch financial services and financing markets.
Testimonials
"They communicate well and they tend to look for solutions." - Asset finance
"Smart lawyer always looking for solutions." - Jurian Snijders
Key clients
Credit Management & Investor Solutions, On The Move Finance, BCMGlobal Netherlands, Quion Group, N26 Hypotheken, Behouden Huis
International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer was founded in 1743 and has a global presence with 28 offices and over 400 partners. The firm’s Dutch office is located in Amsterdam. The firm is particularly strong in banking and capital markets work and has a robust corporate and restructuring offering.
Highlights
The firm advised the lenders to a major EV leasing group operating more than 5,000 Tesla vehicles across the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Germany on the restructuring of its debt. The mandate involved parallel refinancing, asset sale and recovery work, including advising Rabobank on bridge financing arrangements and overseeing the sale of the group's Dutch, Belgian and German assets. The transaction highlights the team's expertise in complex cross-border restructurings, distressed asset sales and lender-side recovery strategies in the mobility and financial services sectors.
The firm advised HAL on the refinancing and restructuring of Royal IHC, helping establish a more sustainable capital structure for the Dutch shipbuilder. The transaction involved a complex package of guarantee facilities, bilateral loans and consortium financing arrangements, including facilities supported by export credit agency and Dutch state backing.
Key clients
KLAR Partners, Rabobank, ABN Amro Bank, CVC Capital Partners, High Tech Campus, JP Morgan, RNHB, Haleon, Channel Capital Advisors, Intertrust argenx SE, Lilium, Permira, Blackstone, Allfunds
Highlights
The firm advised the lenders to a major EV leasing group operating more than 5,000 Tesla vehicles across the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Germany on the restructuring of its debt. The mandate involved parallel refinancing, asset sale and recovery work, including advising Rabobank on bridge financing arrangements and overseeing the sale of the group's Dutch, Belgian and German assets. The transaction highlights the team's expertise in complex cross-border restructurings, distressed asset sales and lender-side recovery strategies in the mobility and financial services sectors.
The firm advised HAL on the refinancing and restructuring of Royal IHC, helping establish a more sustainable capital structure for the Dutch shipbuilder. The transaction involved a complex package of guarantee facilities, bilateral loans and consortium financing arrangements, including facilities supported by export credit agency and Dutch state backing.
Key clients
KLAR Partners, Rabobank, ABN Amro Bank, CVC Capital Partners, High Tech Campus, JP Morgan, RNHB, Haleon, Channel Capital Advisors, Intertrust argenx SE, Lilium, Permira, Blackstone, Allfunds
Independent Dutch law firm Heussen has been active since 2005 and boasts a close cooperation with HEUSSEN Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung in Germany and HEUSSEN Studio Legale e Tributario in Italy. The firm maintains an office in Amsterdam.
Highlights
HEUSSEN advised Tenaz Energy Corp. on its acquisition of Hansa Hydrocarbons Limited from Discover Exploration Limited. The transaction involved the transfer of a portfolio of production and exploration licences in the offshore border region between the Netherlands and Germany, highlighting the firm's expertise in cross-border energy M&A and transactions involving regulated upstream oil and gas assets.
Testimonials
"Fast, pro-active and commercially minded "to the point" lawyers." - M&A
"Efficient, familiar with our business and needs, responsive." - Capital markets: Equity
"They are very responsive, pragmatic and hands-on." - M&A
"Stan manages the relationship between our firms. Great lawyer, commercially minded." - Stan Robbers
"Very accurate and reliable." - Sandy van der Schaaf
Key clients
Tenaz Energy Corp, Essity, Chervon Holdings, Partou
Highlights
HEUSSEN advised Tenaz Energy Corp. on its acquisition of Hansa Hydrocarbons Limited from Discover Exploration Limited. The transaction involved the transfer of a portfolio of production and exploration licences in the offshore border region between the Netherlands and Germany, highlighting the firm's expertise in cross-border energy M&A and transactions involving regulated upstream oil and gas assets.
Testimonials
"Fast, pro-active and commercially minded "to the point" lawyers." - M&A
"Efficient, familiar with our business and needs, responsive." - Capital markets: Equity
"They are very responsive, pragmatic and hands-on." - M&A
"Stan manages the relationship between our firms. Great lawyer, commercially minded." - Stan Robbers
"Very accurate and reliable." - Sandy van der Schaaf
Key clients
Tenaz Energy Corp, Essity, Chervon Holdings, Partou
Established in 1930, Van Doorne is an independent domestic Dutch firm with a base in Amsterdam and an office in London. The firm consists of over 230 lawyers and legal professionals led by managing partner Sjoerd Kamerbeek.
The firm is well recognized for its presence in the Dutch market focusing on mid-market banking, project finance, M&A and restructuring and insolvency work.
Highlights
The firm advised Bergman Clinics Group on the acquisition of the assets of CSA Group out of bankruptcy. CSA Group is a specialist provider of sterilisation services, and the transaction supported the continuation of a critical healthcare supply chain business following its insolvency
The firm advised Vopak and other investors, including Dow, on the financing of pioneering plastic recycling and CO₂ storage projects in the Port of Rotterdam. The first-of-their-kind developments required innovative project financing structures and complex contractual and security arrangements, highlighting the team's expertise in energy transition, sustainable infrastructure and cutting-edge industrial projects.
Testimonials
"Responsiveness, pragmatism, know-how, client orientated." - Banking
"This was a first for our company and we were 'taken by the hand' and guided through the process step by step." - M&A
"Always forward looking and anticipating our needs as a lender and always having alternative solutions to propose for solving any legal or tax issues, which makes them also stand out as an interdisciplinary law firm." - Banking and finance
"Experience, client orientated, pragmatism." - Anneloes van Uhm
"Experienced counsel, knows us as client very well." - Dimitri van Hoewijk
"Always very good ideas how to address and solve any problem in a transaction and
anticipating client´s needs and addressing issues preemptively." - Angelique Thiele
Key clients
PGIM, Vopak, Aareal Bank, Port of Rotterdam, Amsterdam Transport Region, Vue Cinemas, Nimbus
The firm is well recognized for its presence in the Dutch market focusing on mid-market banking, project finance, M&A and restructuring and insolvency work.
Highlights
The firm advised Bergman Clinics Group on the acquisition of the assets of CSA Group out of bankruptcy. CSA Group is a specialist provider of sterilisation services, and the transaction supported the continuation of a critical healthcare supply chain business following its insolvency
The firm advised Vopak and other investors, including Dow, on the financing of pioneering plastic recycling and CO₂ storage projects in the Port of Rotterdam. The first-of-their-kind developments required innovative project financing structures and complex contractual and security arrangements, highlighting the team's expertise in energy transition, sustainable infrastructure and cutting-edge industrial projects.
Testimonials
"Responsiveness, pragmatism, know-how, client orientated." - Banking
"This was a first for our company and we were 'taken by the hand' and guided through the process step by step." - M&A
"Always forward looking and anticipating our needs as a lender and always having alternative solutions to propose for solving any legal or tax issues, which makes them also stand out as an interdisciplinary law firm." - Banking and finance
"Experience, client orientated, pragmatism." - Anneloes van Uhm
"Experienced counsel, knows us as client very well." - Dimitri van Hoewijk
"Always very good ideas how to address and solve any problem in a transaction and
anticipating client´s needs and addressing issues preemptively." - Angelique Thiele
Key clients
PGIM, Vopak, Aareal Bank, Port of Rotterdam, Amsterdam Transport Region, Vue Cinemas, Nimbus
Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh is a boutique Dutch firm. It was formed in 2016 and is based in Rotterdam. The firm has a strong presence in restructuring and insolvency and regularly advises on market leading restructurings for creditors and debtors in the Dutch Market.
Highlights
The firm advised a shareholder of Hamlyn Williams on the sale of the international staffing business to a consortium of existing shareholders and Meraki Capital. The transaction provided the recruitment group, which operates across the UK, US and Netherlands, with additional capital and sector expertise to support its next phase of growth.
The firm advised TAF, the leading player in the Dutch term-life insurance market and a key Wefox subsidiary, on the group's €151 million refinancing, comprising a €76 million equity injection and €75 million credit facility refinancing. The transaction was strategically important in preserving TAF's position amid wider group refinancing pressures and avoiding a potential forced sale of the business.
Key clients
European Recoveries Group, Koninklijke Paardekooper Group, Hamlyn Williams
Highlights
The firm advised a shareholder of Hamlyn Williams on the sale of the international staffing business to a consortium of existing shareholders and Meraki Capital. The transaction provided the recruitment group, which operates across the UK, US and Netherlands, with additional capital and sector expertise to support its next phase of growth.
The firm advised TAF, the leading player in the Dutch term-life insurance market and a key Wefox subsidiary, on the group's €151 million refinancing, comprising a €76 million equity injection and €75 million credit facility refinancing. The transaction was strategically important in preserving TAF's position amid wider group refinancing pressures and avoiding a potential forced sale of the business.
Key clients
European Recoveries Group, Koninklijke Paardekooper Group, Hamlyn Williams
