The team is noted for its strength and capabilities in secured lending. Our reputation is based on our knowledge of the relevant industries, our pragmatic approach to deals and our integrated approach to transactions. Our secured lending practice includes:

• Acquisition finance
• Ship finance
• Property finance
• Project finance
• Lease financing
• Aircraft financing

In acquisition or leveraged finance, we work closely together with our private equity team and the international tax group. By choice, we mainly act for private equity parties and strategic buyers. In international transactions, we also act for lenders.

Ship finance has been a traditional strength of the firm, dating back to the original foundation of Loyens & Loeff. We act for lenders and shipowners, advising on financing, but also on related aspects, such as registration, tax structuring and enforcement of ship mortgages, for which Rotterdam is the best place to be worldwide.

The combination of a premier real estate practice and a strong finance practice makes us the logical choice for property finance transaction, for both lenders and borrowers. In addition, we can build on an excellent reputation in securitisation.

Thanks to our strengths in tax practice, energy and real estate, we have an excellent track record in project finance transactions, which includes PFI/PPP transactions, offshore projects, renewable energy projects and large infrastructure projects.

Lease transactions and aircraft financing deals are largely tax driven. Our capacity in this field is renowned and we act in a large number of transactions involving aircraft, engines, oil production facilities and other high-value assets.