‘De Brauw is excellent in the field of investment funds. Kees Groffen and the team oversee the full spectrum of regulated fund business in the Netherlands, with excellent knowledge of legislation and regulation, and outstanding capabilities to translate that in practical solutions.’

‘De Brauw’s international network ensures excellent services in other jurisdictions as well, coordinated  for their client as if it were one firm rendering advice.’

‘Kees Groffen is excellent, he is in a league of his own in the regulated investment fund environment. He combines outstanding levels of knowledge of the regulatory framework and in-depth understanding of the fund business with the capability to give highly practical advice, appreciated both by inhouse counsel, other professionals and board members of the client. Highly efficient and highly pragmatic. His diplomatic approach ensures good working relationships with counterparties and, where necessary, regulators.’

‘Senior associate, Mariska Enzerink, is outstanding.’

‘DBBW is an exceptional firm, that is committed to helping move the industry forward.’

‘Kees Groffen and Mariska Enzerink are pleasant, flexible and have thorough insider knowledge about the private equity and venture capital industry. Their personal commitment is essential in our industry’s effort to advance our industry.’

‘Jones Days’ practice avails of some of the most experienced professionals in the Netherlands in fund formation, including the tax aspects. Highly knowledgeable, Quirine Eenhorst, worked for many of the most sizeable and reputable alternative investment fund managers in the Netherlands. Jones Day is also excellent in advising investors from other jurisdictions when making investments in Dutch funds; they combine an excellent understanding of international market practice in fund documentation with excellent knowledge of local laws and practices.’

‘Quirine Eenhorst is excellent in fund formation and in assisting investors with their commitments to alternative investment funds in the Netherlands, and certainly one of the most experienced lawyers in this fields. She combines excellent understanding of international market practices with particularities of Dutch law and local practices. Highly professional and pleasant to work with also for counterparties, with a diplomatic no-nonsense approach.’

‘Good team with knowledge required for our fund.’

‘Good deliverability and good quality of the work done. In addition, the team is also ‘fun’ to work with.’

‘Pro-active, experienced partners specialised in founding investments vehicles.’

‘Professional but also informal where possible.’

‘They have very thorough insider knowledge of PE and VC fund structuring, including tax, regulatory and compliance issues.’

‘Marco de Lignie, Vilmar Feenstra, Robert Veenhoven and others at Loyens & Loeff always find interesting angles in the latest fund developments. They combine their thorough knowledge of complicated and sometimes niche information, with very clear presentation skills. Because of this, complex issues become easy to understand.’

‘Clifford Chance has the ability to advise on multi jurisdictional and multi practice matters. The team is outstanding in terms of quality and pace. Lines are short and their management of complex transactions is great.’

‘They have in depth knowledge of the Private Equity industry and dedication to think & work with their clients.’

‘Tjerk de Jonge: very skilled & hands-on individual who has proven to be very helpful and constructive in his discussions with us as client.’

‘Marian Scheele is an exceptional lawyer. Great communicator and excellent lawyer.’

‘Great ability to deliver cross-border advice.’

‘Michiel Sunderman – excellent advisor for tax and structuring aspects of funds.’

‘The team at Clifford Chance stands out in their multi disciplinary approach. Various disciplines are always connected which gives us the comfort that all elements have always been taken into account.’

‘Oscar van Angeren has a good knowledge of laws and regulations and of our business.’

‘The diversity within the team ensures there is a great fit for each problem. Regardless of if you need a pitbull or someone who brings parties closer together.’

‘Oscar van Angeren is an excellent match for our current case. He is very well-informed on all the ins and outs of the case. He is very good at reading people and he senses when to speak up and when to let the client do the talking.’

‘Marthe Bollen not only has tremendous added value, in this case, but she is also the lawyer a pension fund would benefit from working with, in every situation. Her experience at the other side of the table helps align the interest of the client and the firm seamlessly.’

‘We asked Houthoff to provide legal advice and notarial services with regard to asset management services and investment funds. The work was particularly difficult and complex and Houthoff provided a very good service. They outperform other Dutch law firms with regard to their knowledge on investment funds/entities.’

‘Great knowledge of financial services acts, high quality, timely advice, and good knowledge of regulators. Good network abroad.’

‘Nauta has a fairly broad funds practice, with some excellent capabilities within the credit funds space in particular, combining the firm’s finance expertise with its funds expertise.’

‘The two senior individuals who I’ve worked with are both very commercially-minded, thinking not only about the application of legal and regulatory requirements, but how to best guide clients through those in a sensible and pragmatic way.’

‘The Nauta team works very well together. I do not have to worry about anything falling between the cracks.‘

‘Larissa Silverentand and Frans van der Erden are great – each is at the top of her/his game, and give practical advice that clients feel they can trust.‘

‘Marcel van den Nieuwenhuijzen showed a thorough understanding of the law and practice relating to Dutch investment funds and gave practical and commercial advice to the client.’

‘A responsive team that provides digestible advice.’

‘Marcel van den Nieuwehuijzen – smart, quick and to the point.’

‘Boutique Netherlands funds offering – very agile and helpful.’

‘The team is great for any investment funds and securitization vehicles related questions. They have the necessary technical knowledge and expertise to help clients on the set-up and also specific technical questions. They give practical advice, are efficient and responsive.’

‘The individuals have been very helpful during our work together as they were always keen to finalize all necessary procedures and liaise with our firm to complete the needed workload to successfully close transactions.’

‘Marcel van den Nieuwenhuijzen – always available for the hard problems. Duco Poppema – great communicator, trustworthy, reliable.’

‘Marcel and Duco deliver big law advice from a boutique setting. Plus they are very hands on, they deliver what they promise and they made our common client very happy.’

‘Very strong experience in the regulatory and financial law space. Above par for Dutch law firms.’

‘Johannes the Jong is a stand out partner. He is very knowledgeable of the law, the workings of the regulator and the practical aspects of the business.’

‘The ‘new’ investment management team of Van Doorne has all the relevant knowledge at hand to address any regulatory concerns that we may have as a large asset and fund manager in the Dutch market, and therefore under strict supervision by the Dutch regulators. Their up-to-date knowledge of the industry and any new regulatory requirements together with their proactive approach is much appreciated by our organisation. Furthermore, their services are rendered at competitive prices.’

‘Daan Horsthuis is very skilfull, has detailed knowledge of financial law applicable to, inter alia, Dutch fund and asset managers, and uses his knowledge in a very pragmatic and ‘client-friendly’ way. We feel in very good hands knowing that Daan is always available for any urgent issues we may face.’

‘Harm-Paul Plas has great knowledge of transition- and asset management services and accommodates our organisation by drafting and negotiating state-of-the-art agreements. Furthermore, we experience our day-to-day relationship with both Daan and Harm-Paul as very pleasant and informal. We could not wish for any better legal advisors.’

‘I have worked with Van Doorne on finalising a fiduciary management agreement and I was impressed by their up to date knowledge of the industry in general and on specific rules and regulations in particular.’

‘Harm-Paul has the unique combination of being commercial and practical when possible and being firm and determined when necessary.’