Lex Oosterling has over 20 years’ experience of helping banks and other credit providers, private equity houses and borrowers with a wide range of international financing transactions.
He focuses on acquisition/leveraged finance, corporate lending, real estate finance and structured finance transactions as well as the financial restructuring of such transactions.
In addition, Lex has broad experience representing both sellers and purchasers on all aspects relating to the sale, purchase and financing of domestic and pan-European loan portfolio transactions.
Lex joined DLA Piper in 2003 and has been a partner since 2012. He led the firm’s Finance and Projects practice in the Netherlands, one of the country’s largest debt finance groups, for over eight years. He has also worked in the firm’s London office. Since 2021, Lex is the Managing Partner for DLA Piper in the Netherlands.
Lex has previously been seconded to GE Artesia Bank, ING Bank and Rabobank as well as to Travelex (London), experiences that have all deepened his understanding of the financial sector.
Being a true sportsman, teamwork is key for Lex. He strives, together with his team, the client and the other party, to achieve the best possible results for all parties. He is committed to building longstanding relationships and has an in-depth understanding of his clients' needs and wishes.