Banking & Finance
The banking environment is constantly evolving. Financing solutions are multiplying, and legal implications related to financial products are becoming more complex. Due to the ever changing economic, political, environmental and regulatory worlds, financial markets will continue to challenge us in the years ahead.
We keep track of the developments and help you to navigate the increasingly complex debt and financial markets. We also go a step further - guiding you in identifying opportunities and innovative ways to access the funding most suitable for you, whilst also managing risk. It is our job to stay ahead of these changes for you, allowing you to stay focused on your core business.

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ESG & Sustainable Investment
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor in the decisions of investors, companies, consumers, shareholders and policy- and lawmakers. The broadly supported awareness for the Environmental Social and Governance (‘ESG’) objectives is reflected in many international voluntary standards as well as in an increasing number of European regulations to mobilise financing for sustainable growth.
Quoted: Sustainability reporting by listed and large companies; Transparent towards a sustainable ec
In recent decades, sustainability has gained an increasingly prominent role in politics, society and business.
Substance & Tax Law
In recent years tax authorities have placed more emphasis on combatting the use of abusive and aggressive tax structures by companies operating across borders, to ensure fair taxation.
The European Commission recently issued a new proposal (ATAD 3). It is highly recommended that taxpayers assess the possible impact of the proposal and consider opportunities for strengthening their local footprint and/or restructuring.
During the 8th Annual International Tax Developments Seminar, several Loyens & Loeff tax experts as well as officials from the Dutch Tax Authorities updated the participants on the latest internationa
Digital Economy Tax
Politically it is clear that both the EU and other jurisdictions wants to levy more tax from ‘digital companies’. Technically, the current international tax framework does not facilitate this. Fundamental changes seem to be required to achieve the political goals. This could affect both digital and non-digital companies.
On 27 May 2022, the Task Force on the Digital Economy from the OECD published two public consultation documents on a Tax Certainty Framework and Tax Certainty for Issues Related to Amount A of Pillar
How we can help
Pragmatic and innovative approach
Whether you call on our banking and finance expertise to deal with credit arrangements, regulatory issues, project finance, cross-border collateral transactions, bankability issues, capital markets work, asset-based or secured lending; you can always rely on a pragmatic and innovative approach.
Effective & responsive
Our team understands that commercial and legal issues are equally important. With our know-how and experience, we can advise you on the financing structure that matches your goals and works best within the context of your business. Effective communication and timely responses are our core values in the way we manage each individual transaction.
Multidisciplinary & international team
Our multidisciplinary teams – active in our home markets of the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Switzerland – consist of experts who can assist our clients with all aspects of their business providing advice on regulatory and corporate issues, whilst also considering the tax implications involved.
Comprehensive range of banking and finance services
We offer a comprehensive range of banking and finance services, from regulatory and litigious advice to transactional assistance, with a particular focus on Project Finance, Real Estate Finance, Acquisition Finance, Asset Based Finance, and Debt Capital Markets. We can assist with any type of financial and regulatory matters in financial services law such as licensing, cross-border business or marketing and compliance.
Expertise in new and developing areas
We invest in expertise in new and developing areas of law and combine our transactional skills with regulatory expertise in the different sectors such as Energy, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Automotive, Aviation and Healthcare. Our varied client portfolio includes national and international financial institutions, investment funds and firms, insurance companies, financial advisers, pension funds and corporates.
Integrated approach
We offer a one-stop shop in relation to all transactional, regulatory and tax aspects of our clients’ questions and can combine extensive experience in all our home markets. This integrated approach provides them with the best possible solutions. We can therefore also assist you with integrated advice on EU legislation, providing you with more than just a local perspective.
