Banking and Finance

We are a leading team of finance lawyers with in-depth knowledge of ever-changing rules and regulations and developments in the financial markets. We advise our clients on the constant challenges and opportunities they face and on their financial markets transactions.

As a leading practice in the Benelux, we play a key role in many complex transactions and innovations, and in the development of standards and regulation. We deliver custom, workable solutions combining in-depth industry knowledge, the latest financing techniques, and local market expertise. We advise on a full spectrum of financings, including acquisition finance, real estate finance, project finance, and ESG and sustainable finance.

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Stibbe advises Q-Park on its July 2024 refinancing transaction

Stibbe has advised Q-Park, a leading operator of parking facilities in seven Western European countries, on its latest refinancing transaction. 

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BE Law

Stibbe assists Schoolkracht

Stibbe assisted Schoolkracht, a private consortium consisting of AG Real Estate, EPICO², Rebel and Ethias, with the realisation of a DBFM (Design, Build, Finance, Maintain) programme for the first cluster of 27 Schools of Flanders.

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BE Law

Stibbe a assisté Contassur dans la vente d'un portefeuille d'assurance-vie de la branche 21 à Monument RE

Nous avons assisté la compagnie d'assurance belge Contassur dans tous les aspects de la vente d'un portefeuille fermé d'assurance vie de groupe traditionnelle de la branche 21 à la filiale belge de Monument RE, Monument Assurance Belgium.

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BE Law

Stibbe assisted Contassur in the sale of a branch 21 life insurance portfolio to Monument RE

We assisted the Belgian insurance company Contassur in all aspects of the sale of a closed traditional group life insurance portfolio of branch 21 to the Belgian subsidiary of Monument RE, Monument Assurance Belgium.

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Services

Working in lean, dedicated teams, we handle complex debt financings, securitisations and structured finance transactions, capital market transactions, and restructurings. We offer a high level of expertise and seamless execution in combined banking/capital market deals and regulatory issues in financial transactions.

Our experts work closely with our corporate, capital markets, litigation and tax specialists on financial transactions. We complement our expertise by drawing on our firm’s strong industry and regulatory knowledge in areas such as financial institutions, energy, infrastructure, telecom, and real estate.

Our clients range from corporates, construction groups, sponsors, investors, banks, investment funds and insurance companies to governments and public authorities, public agencies, and tender boards. We are embedded in the international and national financial markets.

On the global stage, clients benefit from our firm’s geographical strength in the Benelux and from our London office’s focus on banking and finance. We combine our long-standing relationships with law firms in other jurisdictions and cross-border strength to maximise the benefits for our clients.

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Recognition & Awards

"Whenever there seems to be no way out, Stibbe finds a way to overcome the legal hurdles and find a creative, out of the box and acceptable solution. The high success rate in their solutions is remarkable."

The Legal 500
2024
Banking, Finance and Capital Markets

"Stibbe has a strong, multidisciplinary team advising within the firm with competent lawyers and high-level expertise."

Chambers Europe
2024
Banking and Finance: Regulatory

"The team has extensive experience and specialised knowledge in financial regulation, as well as strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically."

Chambers Europe
2024
Banking and Finance: Project Finance

"Stibbe is incredibly attentive to the details and works well with requirements of outside jurisdictions."

The Legal 500
2024
Banking, Finance and Capital Markets

"The Stibbe team is very responsive and able to meet tight deadlines whilst always providing excellent quality advice."

The Legal 500
2024
Banking, Finance and Capital Markets

"The team is efficient and delivers the financing solutions we aim for, with a pragmatic approach. Their communication is timely and friendly."

Chambers Europe
2024
Banking and Finance

"Stibbe has a solid team with sufficient experience and capacity to handle complex files."

Chambers Europe
2024
Banking and Finance

"The Stibbe team has a unique responsiveness and very capable lawyers."

Chambers Europe
2024
Banking and Finance

"I appreciate the level of detail that managed to sustain our engagement and emphasise the importance of things."

Chambers Europe
2023
Banking and Finance: Project Finance

"Stibbe provides an excellent service to us. Not only are they extremely knowledgeable on complex topics we bring forward, but they are also available at short notice and come forward with suitable solutions."

The Legal 500
2023
Banking and Finance: Regulatory