Founded in 2018 in Amsterdam, Bond Advocaten is a finance law boutique.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm services a plethora of financial institutions, corporates, sponsors, private equity investors and investment funds on predominantly lending work.
The team has a clear focus on project finance and real estate finance but is also highly competent in delivering advice on acquisition finance, asset finance and corporate debt mandates.
Whilst capable of assisting clients in a range of sectors, the firm is particularly strong in supporting financing deals in the renewable energy and sustainability sectors.
Key clients
Key clients include Apax, Arcus Infrastructure Partners, Ausnutria Dairy Corporation, Betty Blocks, Credit Linked Beheer, De Vrije Blick, EEGF, E-Fiber, ENGIE, Equans, Helaba, Holland Casino, Keolis, Lumira DX, 3s Money, Van Wonen, Vendis Capital, Victus Participations, Wehkamp, Wessanen (currently Ecotone) and Xeltis.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Throughout the research period, the firm demonstrated significant activity in providing support for financing aspects of prominent projects both within The Netherlands and on an international scale.
In the domain of banking, the firm exhibited robust engagement, acting as both borrower and lender, across a diverse spectrum of lending tasks. These tasks encompassed project finance, financing mandates, acquisition finance, and project/real estate finance.
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Bank lending
Bond Advocaten provided pragmatic and helpful advice and was very responsive throughout the process."
Banking
"Excellent client service, to the point, focused on the deal."
"Very responsive, pragmatic, to-the-point."
"The approach of Bond Advocaten is straightforward, pragmatic and above all very helpful. They are experienced and have a great knowledge of the subject matter."
"Hands-on, very client-focused and great knowledge of derivatives documentation."
Capital markets
“They are always swift to reply and pleasant to work with. They can clearly explain the relevance of negotiation points to the client, which is much appreciated."
Financial restructuring
“Communication is really good, which is key in these kind of projects."
Private equity
"Detailed. Dedicated. Very knowledgeable."
Project finance
"They have great in-depth knowledge when it comes to project finance combined with renewable assets. Not just smoke and mirrors but straight up and applicable feedback and support, any given time/day."
Joannes de Bont
"He is our main point of contact and trusted adviser. He is a knowledgeable and pragmatic lawyer and great to work with."
"Good communicator.
"Very knowledgeable and high level of commitment and service."
"Down to earth. Broad field of expertise for project finance renewables."
Robert Steeg
"Robert is able to explain the sometimes complicated issues in ISDA-related documentation well and he always comes up with pragmatic solutions. In his advisory role for us he took a very proactive approach to ensure that the documentation was completed within the agreed timeframe.
"Hands-on, very client-focused and great knowledge of derivatives documentation."
"Robert is always swift to reply, on the ball and a pleasure to work with. He can clearly explain the relevance of negotiation topics, which is very helpful for the client."
Jan-Joost van Rijsbergen
"Excellent lawyer, hands-on, deal-focused."
"Very clear communication, smart."
