Hall Of Fame

Next Generation Partners

Banking and finance: asset finance and structured finance in Netherlands

A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman stands out for its in-depth experience handling complex structured and asset-backed transactions. The firm advises on corporate structured finance, commercial mortgage-backed securitisation, portfolio sales, mortgage funds, and multi-source refinancing, among other matters. Gerard Kastelein heads the ‘highly skilled’ team and regularly leads on the firm’s most prominent cases; he focuses on capital management, derivatives, and debt security transactions. Aroen Kuitenbrouwer is recommended for multi-bank debt restructuring and leveraged finance. Other key members of the team include Tom Reutelingsperger, who is well versed in international market transactions, and Natusia Szeliga, who is experienced in digital bond issuances and structured finance.

Praxisleiter:

Gerard Kastelein


Referenzen

‘A&O has a proactive team, good knowledge, and they are driven by deals and solutions.’

‘Driven by Aroen Kuitenbrouwer, the team is execution driven and willing to listen. That’s where they differ from other law firms that we work with.’

‘A&O has strong bench with wide knowledge of different teams on a variety of topics. They have an outstanding track record in ABS.’

Kernmandanten

ING Bank N.V


NIBC


Aegon


Domivest


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Morgan Stanley as arranger on the establishment of the inaugural securitisation of BtL-receivables by Mogelijk Hypotheken.
  • Acted as Aegon’s counsel for drafting counsel on public and STS compliant RMBS.

NautaDutilh

NautaDutilh continues to prove itself as a market-leading firm for structured finance. The team possesses an in-depth knowledge on covered bonds and securitisations, placing it at the forefront of many high-value and complex cross-border transactions. Prominent members of the practice include Michaëla Ulrici, who co-chairs the Dutch structured finance team, and Arjan Scheltema, who leads the financial law, capital markets and structured finance department. Reinier Dommerholt heads the structured finance sustainability team and regularly advises on securitisations, covered bonds, capital markets transactions, and loan portfolio transfers. Liza Gerritsen is also noted for her capabilities with asset-based financing, including financing structures backed by mortgages, consumer loans, and SME loans.

Praxisleiter:

Arjan Scheltema; Michaëla Ulrici


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Liza Gerritsen; Reiner Dommerholt


Referenzen

The Asset & structured finance team of NautaDutil is THE leading firm in the Netherlands in the field of structured and asset-backed finance. The experience of the senior partners remains unparalleled and combined with the strong team, NautaDutilh very firmly remains at the top of my list of firms to work with in the Dutch market. NautaDutilh have drafted numerous ground-breaking transactions in securitisation, covered bonds and direct lending platforms, not only in the past but they keep doing so every year. Also the breadth of the type of transactions they work on is impressive, from regular RMBS, to BtL, to consumer, to more esoteric asset-classes. In securitisation, in covered bonds and in setting up lending platform, they continue to lead the market by bringing innovative solutions to the market.

Michaela Ulrici and Arjan Scheltema not only have decades of experience, but they also know how to make it work for their clients: being effective where it can be done but highly creative where it is required! The breadth of the team is impressive with some very strong and reliable senior counsels that I always enjoy working with. I am always looking forward to starting a new transaction so I get to work with this great team again!

Both Arjan Scheltema and Reinier Dommerholt are very communicative and collaborative. Their knowledge of covered bonds in the Dutch market is very high.

Kernmandanten

ABN AMRO Bank N.V.


ASR Levensverzekering N.V.


de Volksbank N.V.


NIBC Bank N.V.


Nationale-Nederlanden Bank N.V.


Triodos Bank N.V.


Venn Partners LLP


MeDirect Bank SA/NV


Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.


Aegon Bank N.V.


Dynamic Credit Group


Achmea Bank N.V. /Achmea Group


ING Bank N.V.


Blauwtrust Groep N.V.


Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance Nederland B.V.


Qander Consumer Finance B.V.


DMF Investment Management B.V.


Intertrust Management B.V.


Argenta Spaarbank N.V.


Build Investment Management B.V.


Vistra (Netherlands) B.V.


J.C. Flowers & Co.


DAR Hypotheken


IN3 NL B.V.


T-Mobile Netherlands B.V.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acted for Achmea Bank N.V. in structuring the transfer of CPT Covered Bonds.
  • Assisted ASR Levensverzekering N.V. as drafting counsel with the set-up of its securitisation transaction (ASR / Delphinus 2023-I).
  • Assisted DMFCO and DMF Investment Management (“DMF IM”) with their collaboration on residential mortgages with Achmea Bank.

Simmons & Simmons

The team at Simmons & Simmons works closely with its international offices, providing comprehensive representation on cross-border financial transactions. With one of the largest teams in the market, the firm has a wealth of experience acting for domestic as well as international financial institutions. The practice, which is led by Jeroen Bos, regularly handles portfolio sales, covered bonds, securitisation, and structured finance, among other asset-based finance transactions. Rezah Stegeman is recommended for his experience with derivatives, which includes general trade documentation and regulatory matters. Vincent Engel and Marline Hillen are also valued members of the team, having worked on several major transactions for the firm.

Praxisleiter:

Jeroen Bos


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Rezah StegemanVincent Engel; Marline Hillen


Referenzen

‘The team is highly knowledgeable with very good execution skills.’

‘Jeroen Bos Ivo van Dijk Vincent Engel are highly knowledgeable, have very good execution skills, and are a pleasure to work with.’

‘The firm offers value for money. They are flexible, have excellent knowledge, and are fast to communicate.’

Kernmandanten

ABN Amro Bank


AEGON Asset Management


Citigroup


Donner & Reuschel


Rabobank


BNP Paribas


Hiltermann Lease


NN Bank


Argenta


MUFG


LeasePlan


NIBC Bank


NatWest Markets


HSBC


Barclays


OLB Bank


Tulp Hypotheken


Axiom


Hiltermann Lease


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Citibank on the high-profile public Jubilee Place securitisation transactions, whereby the underlying assets are buy-to-let mortgage loans originated by three separate originators.
  • Advised Hiltermann Lease as seller on its EUR 850 million private and EUR 450 million public securitisation of car and equipment lease receivables.
  • Advised ABN AMRO Bank as arranger and manager in respect of a EUR 650 million public securitisation of residential mortgage loans originated by Aegon Levensverzekeringen.

Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie has experience advising domestic and international banks, corporations, asset managers, and institutional investors. The firm is particularly strong in matters concerning mortgage securitisation, multi-jurisdictional trade receivables financing, and auto lease securitisation. Located in Amsterdam, Philippe Steffens heads the firm’s global securitisation practice as well as the banking & finance practice; he specialises in collateralised loan obligations, loan portfolio transactions, and structured credit products. Other key members of the team include Moussa Louizi, who has been navigating the banking and finance landscape for over 15 years.

Praxisleiter:

Philippe Steffens


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Moussa Louizi


Kernmandanten

Arrow Global


Bank of America


BNP Paribas


Commerzbank


Credit Suisse


HSBC


ING Bank


Kantar


Lloyds Banking group


MUFG


N26 Bank


Natixis


NIBC Bank


NN Investment Partners / Goldman Sachs Asset Management


Orange Credit Hypotheken B.V.


Rabobank


Santander


SolidBriQ


Venn Hypotheken


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Orange Credit on establishing a Dutch residential mortgage lending platform for houseboats and water properties in the Netherlands funded by a leading Dutch bank.
  • Advised ING Bank N.V. as arranger and investor and BNP Paribas, Commerzbank and Lloyds as other investors on the 2022 renewal of the VCL Master Netherlands asset-backed securities (ABS) transaction in the Netherlands.
  • Advising one of the largest European Fintechs, neobank N26 Bank, on setting up a Dutch mortgage lender (N26 Hypotheken B.V.) and related financing arrangements.

Clifford Chance

Spearheaded by Nienke van Stekelenburgh and Hein Tonnaer, the team at Clifford Chance advises on residential mortgage-backed loans, derivatives, trade receivables, structured commodities financing, and auto loans. The firm’s offerings are strengthened by its asset finance team which frequently handles matters for the aviation and shipping sectors. Tineke Kothe is a veteran in the market with over two decades of experience in advising on securitisation transactions and is recommended for complex cross-border mandates. Marijke van der Weide is highly active in buy-to-let mortgages, trade receivables, debt capital markets, and private structured finance transactions. David Woolmer is also noted for his experience in export finance having worked with export credit agencies across various industries, including shipping, infrastructure, and renewables.

Praxisleiter:

Nienke van Stekelenburgh; Hein Tonnaer


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tineke KotheMarijke van der WeideDavid Woolmer; Nolan Groenland


Referenzen

‘The firm has a highly qualified securitisation team with excellent technical knowledge and that is up to date on legal developments. The team is very pleasant to work with, ensures quick turnarounds on documentation, and they can rely on a strong international footprint.’

‘Marijke van der Weide is very knowledgeable on a wide range of securitisation transactions. Concerning RMBS and auto deals, she is very dedicated and accessible for clients. She always ensures that timelines are met and she has a good focus on the deal process, ensuring that the deal is getting done on a way that is acceptable for all parties.’

 

Kernmandanten

Rabobank


Obvion


Wells Fargo


ING Bank


Raben Group


OMNI Helicopters


Elan Woninghypotheken


Natixis


Citibank Europe plc


Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank


HSBC


Cerberus


re:cap technologies GmbH


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Obvion, an established originator and servicer of residential mortgage loans in the Netherlands, on their €500 million Green STORM 2023 RMBS issuance whereby the proceeds of the bonds are and will be applied to (re)finance a mortgage pool relating to energy-efficient houses.
  • Advised underwriters and senior lenders on the sustainability-linked €2.4 billion portfolio (re)financing of European data centres owned and operated by EdgeConneX, the EQT-owned edge-network data centre developer. The financing package includes a term facility for the purposes of refinancing existing operational data centres in five European jurisdictions and one in the middle east, and a further capex facility for the development of new data centres and expansion of existing data centres
  • Advised Cerberus as Subordinated Lender and Risk Retention Holder on the warehouse financing of a portfolio of Dutch buy-to-let and bridging mortgage receivables.

Dentons

Dentons is a go-to firm for notable Dutch lenders, such as ING Bank and Rabobank, seeking advice on financial matters. The firm also regularly advises foreign banks, insurers, and corporations on structured products and asset-backed financing. Marcel Janssen leads the banking and finance practice in Amsterdam and is highly experienced in a variety of financings, including receivables finance, securitisation, supplier finance, and export finance. Spearheading the firm’s English law asset finance practice, Jacqueline Bell regularly represents asset managers and specialises in the aviation and shipping sectors. Other key members of the team include Gerard Koster and Holly Quirk, who both have years of experience within the banking and finance sector.

Praxisleiter:

Marcel Janssen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jacqueline Bell; Holly Quirk; Gerard Koster


Referenzen

‘The firm is knowledgeable of the Dutch market and commercially orientated. The price is good for the quality of service.’

‘The partners are readily available, there is a good response time, and they are commercially orientated.’

 

Kernmandanten

ABN Amro


Nestr Smart Finance


ING Bank


Rabobank


TUI Travel Group


APAX


DBRS


Dutch Mortgage Services B.V


Amsterdam Trade Bank N.V.


MUFG


Unicredit AG


Dunya Shipyards


NN Investment Partners


Larendael Aviation B.V.


Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.


IXM S.A.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Dutch Mortgage Services on the legal and regulatory issues arising out of the structuring of a new product.
  • Retained by ING Bank for advice on its global supply chain finance products, a role that is enhanced through our ability to offer a presence all over the globe via a single Dutch point of contact.
  • Advises on Rabobank’s financial platform in more than 60 jurisdictions.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Led by Mandeep Lotay, the team at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer excels at handling securitisation matters for both Dutch and international clients, including buy-to-let loans, residential mortgage loans, and complex multi-jurisdictional receivables and inventory securitisations. Dámaris Engelschman is a Dutch lawyer with a specialisation in international matters, placing her in an excellent position to advise banks, asset managers, investors, and other financial institutions on cross-border mandates. Priyanka Mokashi and Louise Bell are also recommended for their experience in structured finance and banking transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Mandeep Lotay


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Dámaris Engelschman; Priyanka Mokashi; Louise Bell


Referenzen

‘The firm stands out for its dedication to clients and pragmatic, commercial advice.’

‘Mandeep Lotay offers exceptional client service.’

‘The team has a good and detailed knowledge of financial product matters and market practice. They have a practical and commercial approach. The team members are responsive and approachable with good turnaround times.’

Kernmandanten

Morgan Stanley


AB CarVal


JP Morgan


RNHB B.V.


Rabobank


Channel Capital Advisors LLP


Goldman Sachs Asset Management


M&G Investments


Barclays Bank


Bayerische Landesbank


Haleon plc


Golden Tree Asset Management


Davidson Kempner & Partners


Sculptor Capital


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised JP Morgan (as joint lead manager) and Rabobank as back-up swap counterparty in relation to a EUR 500m, ESG compliant Dutch residential mortgage-backed securitisation for Obvion as seller with Green Storm 2023 BV as issuer.
  • Advised RNHB (as seller/originator) on a EUR 500m, Dutch buy-to-let mortgage securitisation with Barclays, Natixis, BNP Paribas and HSBC as joint lead managers.
  • Advised Channel Capital on a diamond inventory and receivables securitisation for two leading international producers of rough and polished diamonds headquartered in Belgium and where the securitised notes were rated and issued to US investors under Rule 144a.

Hogan Lovells International LLP

Hogan Lovells International LLP advises on covered bond programmes, trade receivables financings, auto lease transactions, and buy-to-let mortgage loans, among other transactions. Robert Masman focuses on structured and asset-based finance, including secured lending, portfolio sales, and securitisation. He co-leads the team alongside Wouter Jongen, who is dual qualified in Dutch and English law. Dylan Goedegebuure is another notable member of the banking and finance practice, having acted for major Dutch and international banks on asset-based financing matters.

Praxisleiter:

Robert Masman; Wouter Jongen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Dylan Goedegebuure


Referenzen

‘This law firm distinguishes itself through its deep expertise and specialization in structured finance. The team has built an impressive portfolio of successful deals. This law firm goes beyond technical expertise – they are also highly pragmatic. The lawyers consistently adopt well-reasoned and realistic positions during negotiations.’

‘Robert Masman and Dylan Goedegebuure both provide a consistently exceptional service. Robert Masman stands out due to his impressive intellect and pragmatic approach. His ability to discuss and strategize effectively makes him a valuable partner in navigating complex legal scenarios. Dylan Goedegebuure also leaves a strong impression with his remarkable talent.’

‘The team is dedicated, highly knowledgeable in their respective area, open in communication, very helpful and possess great execution skills’.

Kernmandanten

ING Bank N.V.


ABN AMRO Bank N.V.


Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.


BofA Securities Europe SA


Bank of America Merrill Lynch Group


LeasePlan Nederland N.V.


LeasePlan Corporation N.V.


BNP Paribas SA


BNP Paribas UK Limited


Volkswagen Pon Financial Services B.V.


Schiphol


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising ING Bank N.V. as issuer drafting counsel in relation to the update of ING’s 45bn Retained Covered Bond Programme 2 and ING’s 30bn Hard & Soft Bullet Covered Bond Programme.
  • Advising Bank of America and ABN AMRO on all refinancings of the Hiltermann Group (both borrowing base as well as securitisations involving Dutch autoleases).

Norton Rose Fulbright

The team at Norton Rose Fulbright, led by Wouter Hertzberger, regularly advises ECA-backed facilities, exporters, and international banks. The firm acts for both borrowers and lenders on asset-based transactions and specialised in shipping and aviation financing. With English lawyers located in the Amsterdam office, the team is readily available to advise on transactions within Dutch and English jurisdictions. Mei Land Man has over a decade of experience handling both domestic and cross-border structured finance transactions, including asset finance restructuring within the shipping sector. Omar Salah is also recommended for complex restructuring matters.

Praxisleiter:

Wouter Hertzberger


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mei Land Man; Omar Salah


Kernmandanten

ABN AMRO


ANZ


Apollo


Banco Santander S.A


Bank of America


BNP Paribas


China Aircraft Leasing Company


FMO


HSBC


ING Bank


International Finance Corporation


Rabobank


Prow Capital B.V.


State of the Netherlands


Standard Chartered Bank


DNB Bank


Macquarie


Citibank


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Banco Santander in their role as lender to the Green Shipping Fund (established by Prow Capital B.V.) with asset-backed debt funding to enable the shipping industry’s transition to a climate neutral state.
  • Advised Prow Capital B.V. in its capacity as the fund manager of the Green Shipping Fund in its first financing under the green shipping funding program they have established.

Stibbe

Stibbe has experience in a broad range of asset and structured finance matters, including inventory-backed transactions, real estate securitisation, asset-backed commercial paper structures, tax receivables, and auto loans. The firm is home to various financial experts, making it well-suited to advise banks, credit rating agencies, and investors, alongside other financial institutions. The team is co-lead by Marieke Driessen, Rein van Helden, and Maarten de Bruin. Senior associate Niek Groenendijk is another notable member of the team with his experience in structured finance and securitisation.

Praxisleiter:

Marieke Driessen; Rein van Helden; Maarten de Bruin


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Niek Groenendijk


Kernmandanten

ABN AMRO


AIG


Ammega


Antalis


Apax Partners


APG


Bain Capital


Barclays


BNP Paribas


British American Tobacco


Citibank


Crédit Agricole


DBRS Ratings


ING


Fitch Ratings


GE Renewable Energy


Goldman Sachs


ING


Intertrust


INNIO


IQ-EQ


ITOCHU


J.P. Morgan


KKR


Lloyds Bank


Lufthansa


Marubeni


Mitsui


MODEC


Morgan Stanley


Natixis


NIBC


Nordea


Opel Financial Services


PSA Finance


Q-Park


Société Générale


Smurfit Kappa


Tarkett


Temper


UniCredit


Vitol


Wehkamp


Wright Medical Group


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Mitiska REIM with the further expansion in the Netherlands on the acquisition (from Syntrus Achmea) and financing of retail center Makado Beek and refinancing the acquisition of retail park Woonboulevard Arnhem.

Buren

Buren advises on a wide range of banking and financing matters, including leveraged finance and international security packages. The team also has extensive experience with preparing and negotiating security documents for private equity companies, financial institutions, and multinational corporations, among other clients. Martijn van der Vliet leads the team and is fluent in English, Dutch, German, and Spanish. Paul van de Ven is also recommended for his in-depth knowledge of securities law.

Praxisleiter:

Martijn van der Vliet


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Paul van de Ven; Paul Deloo


Referenzen

‘The team is pragmatic and knowledgeable.’

‘The firm has a commercial focus and is reliable. They are keen to build up a relationship and are able to offer integrated service.’

‘Martijn van der Vliet is committed. He is willing to go the extra mile, putting the client first, and he knows what he’s talking about.’

Kernmandanten

Clarios Global LP


Bausch Health Companies Inc.


Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M.


Lagerbox Finance B.V.


Banco Santander Totta, S.A


Cogito Capital Fund 2 Management Ltd.


Proton Ventures B.V.


Koolen Industries B.V.


Waterland Private Equity


Deutsche Hypo, NORD/LB Real Estate Finance


Koninklijke VolkerWessels B.V.


Bausch+Lomb Corporation


CPM Europe B.V.


Bank Hapoalim B.M.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Clarios Group in connection with its global reorganization, including the accession of four Dutch subsidiaries of Clarios Global LP and Clarios European Holding LLC to the Term Loan Facility and the Asset Based Lending Facility with Citibank N.A.
  • Acted as legal counsel to Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M. upon its entering into of an English law governed facility agreement relating to the property known as the Conservatorium Hotel, Amsterdam (Conservatorium Properties B.V.).
  • Advised Waterland Private Equity on the acquisition and financing of a majority stake in Handelsonderneming Steboma B.V. from Veco Groep B.V. as seller.

FIZ advocaten B.V.

FIZ advocaten B.V. is a boutique law firm that provides bespoke advice to its clients on structured finance and capital markets. In particular, the firm is intricately involved in the Dutch mortgage and consumer finance sectors. The team, which is led by Jurian Snijders, frequently handles securitisations matters and provides strategic advice on complex financial transactions. Youri Tonino regularly leads on some of the firm’s biggest securitisation and mortgage-related transactions. Michiel Claassen, Erik Luten, and Armin Zukanovic are also prominent members of the team who possess an in-depth knowledge of the structured finance sector.

Praxisleiter:

Jurian Snijders


Referenzen

‘First and foremost, the team’s legal acumen is exceptional. Their attorneys possess a deep understanding of the law, combined with practical insights that have been invaluable in helping us navigate complex legal matters. Their ability to provide comprehensive and creative solutions to our legal challenges is a testament to their expertise.’

‘In comparison to other firms, FIZ advocaten stands out as a beacon of professionalism and adaptability. They consistently deliver high-quality legal services while staying at the forefront of legal innovation.’

‘The firm has a very capable structured finance team who are dedicated and committed. They have an eye for detail and are also cooperative in getting the deal done.’

Kernmandanten

Hyra Real Estate Investments B.V. (‘Hyra Hypotheken’)


BCMGlobal Nederland B.V. (formerly registered as Link Asset Services Netherlands B.V. and part of Link Group)


PCI Nederland B.V. (PCI Group)


Adaxio B.V.


Credit Management & Investor Solutions B.V.


Fenerantis B.V.


N-Sea Group B.V.


Vesting Finance (part of the Arrow Global Investments group)


ESGood B.V.


Webfin Leningen (‘SprayPay’)


Highlight-Mandate


Rutgers & Posch

With a strong securitisation practice, Rutgers & Posch offers its services to a diverse client base, including fintech platforms, investment banks, Dutch and international financial institutions, and automotive corporations. Kees Westermann has longstanding experience advising financial institutions with a particular focus on mobility and real estate sectors; he co-leads the firm’s finance department alongside Vasco Hoving, who regularly advises on covered bonds, securitisation, and asset financing. The team was recently strengthened by the addition of senior associate Jamie Pellegrom, who joined from Loyens & Loeff.

Praxisleiter:

Kees Westermann; Vasco Hoving


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Maarten Ahsmann; Jamie Pellegrom


Referenzen

‘Despite being a boutique firm, the asset & structured finance team is a strong and highly experienced team. The practice is led by senior partner Kees Westermann who has several decades of experience in the Dutch structured finance market.’

‘Rutgers & Posch stands out as one of the smaller law firms that is a specialized player, which benefits from strong collaboration with a sensible approach to billing.’

‘The team has in-depth knowledge and are pragmatic and professional.’

Kernmandanten

Sprinque B.V.


Quion Group B.V.


Dutch Mortgage Portfolio Management B.V.


Coral Management B.V.


Lender & Spender B.V.


in3 NL B.V.


International Car Lease Holding B.V.


European Covered Bond Council


bunq B.V.


Cardano Risk Management B.V.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised in3 NL B.V. on an SPV financing of consumer receivables arranged by Waterfall Asset Management for in3 Finance I B.V., supported by a junior loan from in3.
  • Advised Sprinque with setting up an SPV financing of Dutch, German and Spanish trade receivables for Sprinque Finance B.V.
  • Advising the European Covered Bond Council, the European Mortgage Federation and the Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative on the draft recast EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and discussing improvements with the European Commission relating to green mortgages and the EU taxonomy.