Bird & Bird's offering in the banking and finance space was bolstered by the August 2024 arrival of Floor van Heijst, formerly of NautaDutilh. The team is particularly active in the energy, infrastructure, technology and real estate sectors.

A&O Shearman stands out for its ‘combination of deep expertise, client-focused innovation, and a collaborative culture’. The practice regularly advises clients who are active in the domestic and international real estate, energy and professional services sectors. The team is headed by Niels de Ru, who handles a mix of export financing matters and borrowing base credit facilities. Erik-Jan Wagenvoort is noted for his strength in acquisition refinancing mandates, while the ‘very knowledgeable’ Luke Whibley brings additional strength to the practice.

Clifford Chance demonstrates a ‘solutions-based’ approach within its global financial markets practice group, which is led by Angela McEwan and Folko de Vries. McEwan possesses ‘an ability to foresee commercial issues ahead of time’, while de Vries is adept at handling private equity acquisition financing matters, mid-market M&A transactions and sustainability-linked banking mandates. Nienke van Stekelenburgh assists clients with senior secured revolving credit facilities and the drafting of liquidity facility agreements. Longstanding finance and restructuring expert Jelle Hofland and leveraged finance specialist Jeroen Kolthof are further standout team members who deepen the practice's offering.

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek boasts ‘strong intellectual firepower’ within its banking and finance practice, which is noted for its strength in cross-border loan matters, debt portfolio financings and leveraged buyouts. The team is jointly headed by Ferdinand Hengst, who boasts a strong track record in the media, food and private equity sectors, and Bas Boutellier, who is sought-after for his ‘responsive, knowledgeable and pragmatic’ advice. Lisa de Boer is known for her ‘strong attention to detail’, excelling in both amended and restated revolving credit facilities. Ben O’Docherty is a further name of note in the practice.

Loyens & Loeff balances 'rigorous legal quality with pragmatic, results-oriented advice’, counting international investment firms, energy companies, private equity firms and multinational corporations among its client base. The team is led by Kim Koops, who regularly advises on sustainability-linked secured credit facilities, corporate credit transactions and acquisition finance mandates. Gianluca Kreuze stands out for his venture capital expertise and is active in deals across the healthcare, logistics, investment funds and education sectors. Ruben den Hollander stands out on fund financing transactions and corporate refinancing mandates.

Eduard Scheenstra leads the banking and finance team at CMS, which combines ‘exceptional technical ability with a rare degree of commercial pragmatism’. The team is well-regarded for its proficiency in real estate financing mandates and also has experience which extends to the logistics, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. Scheenstra is frequently called upon to assist clients with cross-border bond issuances, while Etiënne Courbois is noted for his strength in loan refinancing matters. Jenny Noordermeer stands out on commercial property mandates and bridge loan facilities.

Dentons's banking and finance sector team, led by the pair of Jacqueline Bell and Marcel Janssen, demonstrates 'specialist legal knowledge' on a breadth of high-value mandates. The practice regularly operates in the energy, technology, real estate and aviation sectors. Bell utilises a wealth of transportation expertise to advise on a diverse array of financing structures within the sector, while Janssen is a trusted adviser for clients dealing with debt matters, property finance mandates and senior secured note issuances. Highly sought-after among major European financial institutions, Shivaughn Tets stands out for her ‘remarkable ability to analyse situations’.

Gerard Kneppers leads the banking and finance team at DLA Piper, which is regularly instructed by multinational corporations, private equity entities, market-leading banks and overseas investors. Lex Oosterling assists clients with corporate refinancing deals, unitranche financing mandates and syndicated loan matters. Max Mayer is reputed for his depth of expertise in finance transactions involving the real estate, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Adam Abou Habaga is a standout member of the practice who regularly advises clients on asset-base financing mandates.

Houthoff's financial markets department, jointly headed by Jeroen Vossenberg and André de Neve, is a trusted adviser to private equity firms, public sector authorities, financial institutions and multinational corporations. Vossenberg is a name to note for commercial refinancing mandates and exchange transactions, while de Neve offers notable expertise in emergency recapitalisation transactions. Jessica Terpstra boasts a strong track record regarding sustainability-linked syndicated revolving credit facilities. Sjors Panis is adept at handling residential real estate refinancing matters.

Standing out for its ability to handle ‘complex financing or refinancing situations’, NautaDutilh boasts a strong track record in the energy, real estate and infrastructure sectors. The finance practice group is jointly led by the trio of Diederik Vriesendorp, Elizabeth van Schilfgaarde and Saskia Heumakers: Heumakers is considered ‘outstanding at translating legal complexity into clear boardroom advice’ within mandates; Vriesendorp excels in the full lifecycle of financing matters; and van Schilfgaarde is a reliable advisor to US-headquartered clients looking for assistance with Dutch banking matters.

Stibbe B.V. and Business Development is highly sought-after among key clients for its proficiency in recapitalisation transactions, revolving credit facilities and LMA-based borrowing mandates. Maarten de Bruin is noted for his capabilities in a wide array of refinancing matters, operating across several European jurisdictions. De Bruin leads the firm's banking and finance practice group alongside Rein van Helden, who handles a mix of corporate restructurings and syndicated bank facilities, and Marieke Driessen, who boasts a strong track record in the technology, financial services and manufacturing sectors. Niek Groenendijk excels in cross-border bond issuance matters.

Philippe Steffens leads the banking and finance practice team at Baker McKenzie, which is particularly active in the real estate, technology, private equity and investment sectors. Steffens is adept at handling a wide array of credit facilities, while Tim Alferink is noted for his capabilities in acquisition financing mandates and leveraged finance deals. The team's offering was bolstered by the November 2024 arrival of the ‘pragmatic professional’ Stephan Huis in het Veld from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

In the banking and finance space, Freshfields LLP offers a ‘truly world-class service’, regularly advising clients on consortium-based financing transactions, acquisition finance mandates and private placement facilities. Mandeep Lotay often acts for financial institutions and overseas investors, while Thijs Flokstra is noted for his strength in refinancing matters and the drafting of term facility agreements. Tim Elkerbout is praised by clients for his ‘depth of expertise, combined with a highly pragmatic and commercial approach’.

Greenberg Traurig LLP's finance and restructuring practice group, led by the 'very solution-oriented' Sabine Schoute, regularly handles a mix of project financing matters, real estate portfolio mandates and refinancing transactions. Schoute is supported by Thijs Elseman, who is noted for his strength in recap and working capital financing matters. Leveraging deep industry expertise, Elseman is particularly sought-after in the media and property sectors. Jack Schrijver often acts on cross-border loan mandates.

Well-regarded for its ability to ‘execute transactions smoothly’, Hogan Lovells International LLP acts for a wealth of domestic and international private equity firms, boasting a strong track record in the technology and healthcare sectors. Wouter Jongen is commended for his ‘high level of knowledge’, handling a mix of portfolio financing mandates, syndicated loan matters and cross border asset financings. Jongen leads the practice group alongside Robert Masman. Annebeth Bleeker excels in subsidiary refinancing matters and leveraged finance mandates.

The ‘fantastic’ banking and finance practice group at Lexence is regularly sought-after among domestic private equity companies, international investors and portfolio companies. Hailed as a ‘skilful lawyer with a view on the pragmatic side of things’, Charles Destrée leads the team. Bastiaan van Schaik handles a mix of credit agreement negotiations and financing facilities matters, while Bas Zandvliet brings a wealth of expertise in real estate and transportation mandates.

Paul Kuipers heads the banking team at Linklaters, which is a key contact among international investors, financial institutions and banks. Mees Roelofs is geared to support on asset-based financing mandates, loan portfolio matters and bridge-to-bond facilities. Roelofs is especially active in the real estate and energy sectors, advising on high-value multi-jurisdictional mandates. Alongside his energy sector expertise, Bram Bulter is particularly proficient in transportation financing transactions. Bob Meijer is a further key part of the team.

Osborne Clarke provides clients in the renewable energy, transportation and logistics sectors with ‘swift and practical advice’ across a diversity of financing mandates. The banking and finance team is headed by Axel van der Staak, who has a notable specialism in corporate, energy project, and real estate financings. Van der Staak is supported by Marlinde Klein Ganseij, who has a strong track-record in refinancing mandates and ancillary documentation negotiations.

The financial markets practice group at Simmons & Simmons stands out for being an ‘excellent team with great execution skills and knowledge’. The team is a go-to advisor among asset management companies, private equity firms and property investors. Ivo van Dijk heads the practice and is noted for his strength in cross-border incremental facilities, real estate refinancings and credit agreements. Emrecan Karacaoglu is adept at handling sustainability-linked loans and multi-jurisdictional debt financing mandates.

The finance team at Van Doorne adopts a ‘collaborative and multidisciplinary approach’, regularly acting for leading banks and financial services corporations regarding the full gamut of borrower side mandates. Angelique Thiele is sought-after as an ‘authority in her field’, boasting a strong track record in the commercial and residential real estate sectors. Anneloes van Uhm is noted for her strength in refinancing matters, while Jelmer Baukema is renowned for his work in public transportation matters. Together they lead the practice.

AKD is home to a ‘commercial and solutions-oriented’ finance and structuring practice group which is active in the real estate, shipping, logistics and agriculture sectors. The team is jointly headed by Niels Hagelstein, who is adept at handling cross-border committed debt financing mandates, and Renate Punt-Huizer, who advises on a mix of financial vessel structuring matters, multi-currency revolving facilities and commercial property financing mandates.

BarentsKrans offers a 'pragmatic and no-nonsense approach' on significant banking and finance transactions. Martijn van der Vliet, who joined the firm as practice head in November 2024 from Buren, acts for notable domestic corporates across real estate, project, shipping, and leveraged and acquisition finance. Paul van de Ven and Nuray Aslan support across the breadth of financing mandates.

Bond Advocaten is regularly entrusted for its depth of expertise in real estate finance transactions, acting for major banks, investors and asset management companies. The team is led by the capable trio of Jan-Joost van Rijsbergen, who is noted for his capabilities in group financing mandates; Joannes de Bont, who excels in credit facilities matters; and Robert Steeg, who is sought-after for his ‘proactive and hands-on approach’.

Eversheds Sutherland bolstered its banking and finance team with the arrival as practice heads of Kees Westermann and Vasco Hoving, who both joined the firm from Rutgers & Posch in October and November 2024, respectively. Westermann is particularly equipped to assist clients with the amendment of asset-based financing facilities while Hoving is noted for his capabilities in equity bridge loans, acquisition financing mandates and capex facilities. Pim van Leersum left the firm in October 2024.

The 'very approachable and reliable' banking and finance practice at Heussen is particularly sought-after to advise on complex cross-border deals. A key contact within the energy and manufacturing sectors, Martijn Koot is regularly entrusted by major multinational borrowers on high-value finance transactions. The 'experienced' Sandy van der Schaaf is regularly instructed on financing mandates spanning European and Asian jurisdictions.

The finance practice at Orange Clover Law brings a wealth of experience on high-value, cross-border transactions. Kees Hooft, who heads the practice, regularly acts for major domestic and multinational clients across the retail, manufacturing, and energy sectors on refinancing, acquisition finance, and asset finance mandates. Hooft is regularly supported across all aspects of the practice by Hannah van Grevenstein and Mandy van Boven.

Stek offers a broad team across the banking and finance space. Marleen Veenstra is hailed as an ‘excellent finance lawyer’ and is renowned in the acquisition finance space. Veenstra leads the team alongside Sharon Kaufmann, who excels in project finance mandate and asset-based facilities matters, and Herman Wamelink, who is particularly active in the digital infrastructure, food and energy sectors. Katinka van den Brink is another key lawyer of note.