Dentons‘ banking and finance practice was bolstered in February 2025 by the addition of asset-based and project finance expert Tom Geudens, who joined from Lydian.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP built out its Brussels finance practice with the arrival of Willem Van de Wiele from White & Case LLP. Van de Wiele brings a deep track record in finance and debt capital markets transactions.

A&O Shearman offers notable borrower- and lender-side expertise in corporate lending, debt restructuring, real estate finance and leveraged finance matters. Practice head Yves Van Pul is relied upon by a host of financial institutions, private credit funds and corporations for his significant expertise in syndicated loans, debt restructuring and project finance, particularly within the renewable energy sector. On the capital markets front, Axel de Backer is well-regarded for depth of experience in sustainability-linked finance, equity-linked bonds, corporate bonds and regulatory capital management. Filip Tanghe possesses particular proficiency in financial services regulation, multi-jurisdictional trade financing and securitisation. Julie Vander Donckt supports on real estate and regulated sector finance.

Linklaters stands out for its project finance, credit restructuring and syndicated lending capabilities, with a particular focus on the energy sector. Practice head Arnaud Coibion is sought-after for his knowledge of M&A transactions, equity issuances and debt offerings by both public and private entities. David Ballegeer demonstrates a focus on sustainability-linked financing, particularly within the energy sector. Filip Lecoutre is a notable figure in IPOs and equity raises, while Anne-Sophie Vankemmelbeke is well-regarded for her strength in structured finance, securitisations and real estate financing. Tom Cobbaert, Thierry L’Homme and Evita Bassot are further key contacts.

Baker McKenzie BV/SRL pairs banking and corporate finance expertise, demonstrating particular strength in acquisition finance, syndicated lending and real estate finance, as well as in IPOs, equity-linked transactions and private fund structuring. Michael Van Acker, who leads the banking and finance team, is experienced in leveraged finance, real estate finance and financial restructurings. Joren Jansseune is an expert in structured finance and securitisation. The corporate finance offering, headed up by Roel Meers, has a notable emphasis on the biotech and life sciences sectors. Koen Vanhaerents is experienced in both public takeovers and IPOs.

Clifford Chance covers the full transactional breadth of banking and capital markets mandates. Led by Lounia Czupper, the banking and finance team advise on complex cross-border acquisition finance, sovereign debt restructuring and structured finance mandates, with notable sectoral expertise in the energy, life sciences, and infrastructure sectors. Wim Aerts is recommended for his project finance expertise. The capital markets offering, headed by Niek De Pauw, regularly handles IPOs, secondary offerings and sovereign market issuances.

DLA Piper handles the full spectrum of debt financing transactions, with notable expertise in complex project finance mandates in the energy and infrastructure sector. The team acts for a broad roster of domestic and international banks, investment funds and financial institutions. Practice head Caroline Hoste specialises in public-private partnerships related to road infrastructure and energy projects. Pierre Berger handles a range of regulatory, debt restructuring and fund structuring work. Orestis Omran has developed a strong practice in the Greek market, demonstrating particular strength in financial regulatory matters.

Eubelius specialises in advising on borrower-side mandates, particularly concerning real estate and project finance. Led by the quartet of Lars Van Bever, Joris De Wolf, Thomas Donnez, and Matthias Wauters, the team acts for notable clients in the domestic real estate market and also demonstrates expertise in debt capital issuances for US-based clients. Also on the capital markets front, the team covers a range of secondary issuances, including rights issues and accelerated bookbuildings. Eva Milants supports the team on capital markets mandates.

Loyens & Loeff covers an array of transactional and regulatory work, including energy and infrastructure project finance, real estate finance and syndicated lending. Practice head Marc Vermylen possesses substantial experience in secured financing and asset-based lending. Vanessa Marquette is a key contact among major European financial institutions and offers expertise in cross-border finance transactions, Koen Panis focuses on energy project finance matters, and Sarah Libregts stands out for her securitisation expertise. Pieter Verheyen supports the team on project and real estate finance mandates.

NautaDutilh is regularly entrusted to handle complex domestic and cross-border transactional mandates. The finance team, led by Thibaut Willems, regularly handles project finance, structured finance, acquisition finance and asset-based lending matters. The capital markets team is headed by Philippe Remels and assists on a range of debt and equity transactions. Remels and Ivan Peeters advise a host of public listed companies, financial institutions and real estate companies on bond issuances, securitisations, IPOs and accelerated bookbuilds.

Stibbe is regularly entrusted to advise on high-value and complex leveraged finance, project finance as well as high-yield bond issuances and securitisations. Practice co-head Wouter Ghijsels has expertise in syndicated lending and leveraged buyouts, while fellow co-lead Pieter Nobels specialises in debt capital markets transactions, advising on both public and private bond issuances. The equity capital markets team is led by Jan Peeters, who has experience handling complex IPOs, public takeovers bids and public-to-private transactions. Pascal Vanden Borre is a further equity capital markets expert.

ARGO Law handles a range of work including IPOs, bond issuances and borrower-side finance transactions for private equity funds. In the capital markets sphere, the team is particularly experienced in public takeover mandates, while the banking and finance team is skilled at handling acquisition finance and asset-backed finance matters. Nico Goossens has both transactional and contentious experience, with particular expertise in capital market issues. Pieter Bogaerts specialises in asset-backed finance transactions. Francis Wijnakker, who joined in June 2025 from Linklaters, focuses on acquisition finance mandates. The three co-head the practice.

Acting for a broad roster of domestic and international banks and financial institutions, CMS covers a range of transactional, regulatory and debt restructuring work, with notable expertise in real estate, receivables, commodities and acquisition finance. Complementing his skill in debt capital markets mandates, practice head Benoît Vandervelde demonstrates experience advising both lenders and borrowers on high-value financing arrangements. Bruno Duquesne specialises in real estate finance, while Arnaud Van Oekel is experienced in acquisition finance work.

Fieldfisher acts for private equity funds, financial institutions, real estate companies and corporates across leveraged and acquisition finance, real estate finance and project finance matters, particularly in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. The team is led by Sofie Heremans, who offers ‘knowledge’ and ‘experience’ across the finance and restructuring space. A further key contact is Dennis Lievens, who brings a ‘strategic and commercially-minded approach’ to project finance, PPP, and real estate finance matters.

Hogan Lovells International LLP is highly proficient in handling transactional and regulatory work, in both the debt capital markets and finance segments. The team handles a wide range of mandates, including syndicated lending, leveraged and acquisition finance, real estate finance and bond issuances. The team is additionally skilled in advising on fund formation and structuring. Practice head Philip Van Steenwinkel is a highly sought-after transactional expert, with noted experience in asset-based lending and debt capital markets issuances.

Jones Day covers the full gamut of transactional, litigation and regulatory services in the banking and finance space, with experience acting for both domestic and international corporations, financial institutions and private equity funds. Co-headed by Ferdinand Brughmans and Michèle Grégoire, the team’s expertise includes complex leveraged and project finance transactions. Matthieu Duplat leads the capital markets offering and handles debt and equity-linked issuances as well as public takeovers.

Through its banking and finance and capital markets offerings, Liedekerke is a key contact among financial institutions, corporates, and private equity players. Banking practice head Freya Mareels leads on leveraged and corporate finance, real estate finance, and asset-based lending. Thomas Vanthournout demonstrates a strong track record in acquisition finance matters. The capital markets team, headed by Wim Dedecker, handles IPOs and secondary issues, as well as a range of debt transactions including bond issues, securitisations and accelerated bookbuilds.

Van Bael & Bellis is well-equipped to handle complex transactional work, with particular expertise in handling high-value project finance mandates in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The practice is headed by Johan Mouraux, who is relied upon by infrastructure sector clients for his project finance, leveraged finance and restructuring expertise. Cedric Hauben is also sought-after for his experience in project and leveraged finance mandates, particularly within the renewable energy sector.

White & Case LLP handles a range of cross-border financing arrangements, debt restructurings and financial regulatory mandates for a host of corporates, sovereigns, financial institutions and asset managers. The team has been bolstered by the arrival as practice head of Christophe Wauters, who joined from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton. Wauters is a noted debt financing expert with experience handling sovereign debt financing, project finance and syndicated lending matters. Willem Van de Wiele left the firm in May 2025.

Ashurst LLP is experienced in handling complex cross-border transactions, with strong expertise in acquisition finance, structured finance, debt restructuring and bankruptcy transactions. The team regularly acts for both domestic and international financial institutions. Arnaud Wtterwulghe, who leads the practice, possesses experience advising on a range of matters, including corporate lending, real estate finance, securities and derivatives. Maxime Nuyts supports the team.

Deloitte Legal has a broad offering covering structured, asset-based and sustainable finance, as well as bond issuances, public offerings and private placements. Laurent Godts specialises in transactional finance mandates, including syndicated lending, project finance and structured finance; Astrid Delanghe focuses on assisting listed companies, with experience advising on public offerings and private placements; and David Roelens is equally proficient in advising on capital markets issuances and real estate finance.

Simmons & Simmons acts for both lenders and borrowers, with experience handling complex cross-border finance transactions across the mining, energy, private equity and financial institutions sectors. Practice head Eric Blomme demonstrates a strong track record in acquisition, real estate and trade and export finance. Martin Carlier specialises in handling regulatory matters, with particular expertise in insurance sector regulatory issues.

AKD‘s growing banking and finance offering draws on Antoine De Raeve and Jan Missoul‘s longstanding experience in the space, with the pair advising on leveraged finance, project finance, and trade and export finance matters.

ALTIUS is well-equipped to handle financial restructuring, structured finance, acquisition finance as well as regulatory advisory matters. The team advises both borrowers and lenders across the retail, technology, finance and manufacturing sectors. Practice head Audrey Zegers specialises in the regulatory aspects of banking and financial services matters, with experience advising on MiFID II. Alias Nys focuses on the payments industry, with experience handling fund formation mandates.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is highly sought-after among blue-chip corporate clients, international private equity funds, financial institutions and sovereigns. A core area of focus is the capital markets space, where Laurent Legein and Marijke Spooren demonstrate experience handling high-profile IPOs and equity-linked bond issuances. Christophe Wauters left the firm in October 2025.

Lydian offers a wealth of experience acting for major domestic and multinational lenders and sponsors on high-value finance transactions. Standing out for his ‘extensive experience’ and ‘extremely pragmatic’ approach, Pieter-Jan Leemen heads the team. Leemen brings a deep track-record concerning energy and PPP project finance, asset-based finance, and syndicated lending. Tom Geudens left the firm in March 2025.

Monard law offers a broad team across the banking and finance space. Jean-Pierre Buyle focuses on banking and financial services disputes. André-Pierre André-Dumont pairs knowhow in banking sector disputes with a core focus on financial sector regulation. On real estate and project finance mandates, Stefaan Van Dyck is a key contact. Laurent Cloquet specialises in market authorisation, regulatory obligations, and sanctions issues.

Strelia advises both borrowers and lenders on syndicated loans, acquisition finance, project finance and securitisation matters. Practice head Frédéric Heremans boasts experience handling both domestic and cross-border financing transactions. Sébastien Ryelandt is sought-after for his banking litigation and white-collar crime expertise. Bart De Moor stands out on restructuring mandates.