International law firm Hogan Lovells’ Netherlands office is located in Amsterdam.

Focuses / specialisms

The firm’s banking and finance team acts across a range of transaction types such as acquisitions, project and real estate financings. It often acts for lender banks and debt funds but also has strong expertise representing corporate and private equity borrowers. The firm has recently increased its work with alternative lenders and has taken an active role within the Dutch unitranche debt market.

In the capital markets area, the firm is recognised for acting across debt and structured finance mandates by working on matters such as factoring and on covered bond programmes. The firm often appears for issuers, taking on drafting counsel roles for Dutch banks.

The M&A team combines strong capabilities in public and private M&A, and corporate restructuring capabilities, with particular expertise on cross border work in the financial services, TMT and life sciences sectors.

Key clients

The firm has experience advising Blackrock, HSBC Bank, Deutsche Bank, Mitsui, Shimano, Nasdaq and Rabobank.

Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)

Banking

"Very proactive and nice to work with as partner."

"Commitment. Availability. Knowledge. Network."

"Partner involvement. Speed of execution. Negotiation."

Banking and finance

"Pragmatic advice, very responsive."

Bank lending : Lender side

"Very deep understanding of pitfalls and mechanics of Unitranche financing as well as up-to-date knowledge of market practices."

Capital markets : Structured finance and securitisation

"Quick response time, in-depth knowledge of product and legislation, solution-driven, smooth coordination amongst all parties."