BJTK > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

BJTK
Stadionweg 137
1077 SL Amsterdam
Netherlands

Netherlands > Energy Tier 3

The energy practice formed of ‘very skilled legal professionals’ at BJTK is experienced advising its clients in both regulatory and transactional capacities and is overseen by the ‘hands-on and pragmatic’ Rutger Jansen. Renewable energy-related projects are a key focus of the team, and an area of expertise of Inge Timmerman. The firm's work portfolio includes advice on all aspects of significant project developments and acquisitions.

Practice head(s):

Rutger Jansen

Other key lawyers:

Lisa Eggers; Inge Timmerman; Rob van den Sigtenhorst

Testimonials

‘Rutger and his team are very skilled legal professionals who are easy to work with and have exceptional knowledge about the development of renewable energy projects.’

‘BJTK has a thorough knowledge of the renewable energy market and can deliver high-quality work with fair fees.’

‘Inge Timmerman is very dedicated and has practical solutions for complex legal problems.’

‘BJTK is a very good firm that excels in providing pragmatic advice and good industry knowledge. We are happy with the assistance provided by BJTK and would certainly engage them in the future.’

‘Lisa Eggers and Rutger Jansen were easy to work with. Both are creative in finding solutions.’

‘They work well as a team, which is great from a client’s perspective.’

‘They have a good network and are a team of very knowledgeable lawyers you can rely on.’

‘Rutger Jansen has a good understanding of the energy and M&A industries in general. He is also hands-on, pragmatic, and thinks ahead with the business.’

Key clients

Bio Energy Netherlands

BayWa r.e.

Biofuel Groningen

Blix Renewable Energy

Carbon Equity

CEE Group

Cooll Sustainable Energy Solutions

Energiefonds Overrijssel

Energy Solutions Group

ENGIE

GroenLeven

OrangeGas

Madoqua

NOP Agrowind

Patronale Life

Patronale Solar

Power2X

Purple Sustainability Holding

Tion Renewables

Windpark Scheldewind

Zonnewei De Raak

Work highlights

  • Advised Power2X on the acquisition of a majority stake in Power2X by CPP Investments.
  • Advised CEE Group on the acquisition of an 82MW Dutch solar park portfolio from Chint Solar Europe and the project financing of such 82MW Dutch solar park portfolio.
  • Advised Power2X on the regulatory aspects in respect of the transportation and storage of the hydrogen produced by its facilities.

Netherlands > Private equity Tier 3

BJTK‘s private equity practice is noted for its ‘hands-on approach, great vision and reachability’ as well as for its provision of an ‘impeccable service’. Commercial, corporate and M&A specialist Evert van der Kaa bolstered the team with his arrival from Clifford Chance in September 2022. The team is experienced advising its clients on high-value sale, acquisition, investment and funding matters of considerable value and often in cross-border contexts. Its client list features key names in the developing sector of AI. ‘Wonderful partner’ Quirijn Biesheuvel, the ‘highly talented’ Wouter Brugma and the ‘highly recommended’ Suzanne Beijersbergen are at the helm.

Practice head(s):

Quirijn Biesheuvel; Wouter Brugma; Suzanne Beijersbergen

Other key lawyers:

Rutger Jansen; Babette Waltman; Rob van den Sigtenhorst; Boyd Postema; Evert van der Kaa

Testimonials

‘BJTK have a hands-on approach, great vision and reachability. Their service is impeccable.’

‘Wouter Brugma, is highly talented in understanding all the different cases we bring in. He is an exemplary lawyer who thinks 3 steps ahead whilst maintaining a realistic approach in understanding that contracts and litigation have to stay practical.’

‘BJTK is a highly professional and at the same time personal firm. The team is very diverse and always ready to go the extra mile. I have been a satisfied client for years.’

‘Suzanne is one of the best lawyers I know. She always knows how to find her way around challenging cases. I highly recommend her.’

‘BJTK’s proficiency in private equity markets is a true asset to any organization seeking expert legal counsel in this arena. They have an in-depth understanding of deal structuring and risk mitigation, combined with a collaborative and results-driven approach.’

‘Quirijn Biesheuvel is a wonderful partner to work with, very involved in the content, he really gets the job done. I always feel comfortable going into transaction documentation discussions with Quirijn on our side.’

‘Babette Waltman is very knowledgeable, reliable and pleasant to work with.’

‘The people are what make BJTK unique. Quirijn, Rob and Boyd feel a team within our company.’

Key clients

Axelera AI

CapitalT

Carbon Equity

Delta Equity Partners

Gate Invest

Globitas Investments

Green Tower

Holland Capital

Lepaya

Mr Marvis

Philips Healthtech Ventures

Siilo

Slingshot Ventures

SPA Capital

Standard Investment

Supersola

Trigentis

Work highlights

  • Advised Gate Invest and AB&C Group and its shareholders on the sale of AB&C (including its subsidiary Boer & Croon, a renowned provider of management solutions, executive search and interim management in the Benelux) to EPSA Group (France).
  • Advised Power2X, headquartered in Amsterdam, on the investment by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), a Canadian investment firm, which acquired a majority stake in Power2X.
  • Advised Notice Group (Fairview Indoor Media en Notice Branded Media headquarters in the Netherlands and offices in Spain) and its shareholders on the sale of Notice to M-Cube Group (Italy).

Netherlands > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5

BJTK stands out in the Dutch market as 'a boutique law firm with smart and hands-on lawyers'. The commercial, corporate and M&A practice is active in cross-border M&A transactions, and regularly represents IT, renewable energy, media and technology sector companies in mandates. The 'quick-thinking, calm, and solution-oriented' Quirijn Biesheuvel co-heads the departent with Wouter Brugma and the 'professional, knowledgeable, and communicative' Evert van der Kaa. Babette Waltman is singled out for her contributions.

Practice head(s):

Quirijn Biesheuvel; Wouter Brugma; Evert van der Kaa

Other key lawyers:

Babette Waltman; Rutger Janse; Rob van den Sigtenhorst

Testimonials

‘Quirijn has a longstanding relationship with us as clients so actually knows what drives us, is excellent in providing pragmatic advice, and sharp as a knife. Evert has in-depth knowledge of the area and great communicating skills – he is structured and totally switched on. Babette acts quickly, is easily accessible and has good knowledge.’

‘Evert van der Kaa is a very professional, knowledgeable, and communicative lawyer. He concisely and thoroughly grasps legal matters and translates them into understandable, accurate advice. He has a helicopter view, is an exceptional listener and a tough negotiator. He has helped us with great success and we would definitely recommend him.’

‘Mr Van de Kaa gets right to the point and makes complex concepts easy to understand.’

‘BJTK is a commercial M&A boutique law firm with smart and hands-on lawyers. Its people are quick-thinking and experienced. The team is diverse.’

‘Quirijn Biesheuvel is quick-thinking, calm, solution-oriented. Babette Waltman is a strong consultant who can manage large projects in a very client-oriented way. Rutger Janse is a problem solver and Rob van den Sigtenhorst is a very intelligent and practical lawyer. ’

‘They were superb in handling our position and in a very short time they proved to be trustworthy and capable. They are crystal clear and transparent.’

‘Quirijn Biesheuvel is great at defending our points. He is a great guy to work with – knowledgeable, trustworthy and responsive.’

‘Evert van der Kaa is a very pragmatic and commercially-minded lawyer.’

Key clients

AB&C Group

Ace & Tate

Burger King Netherlands

CEE Group

Cellnex Telecom

Delta Equity Partners

ENGIE (Euronext: ENGI)

Esdec Solar Group

Globitas Investments

Groenleven

Lepaya

Koninklijke Philips (NYSE: PHG, Euronext: PHIA)

Municipality of Amsterdam

OG Clean Fuels

PaperFoam

Patronale Solar Nederland

Philips Healthtech Ventures

Power2X

Standard Investment

Work highlights

  • Advised AB&C Group and its shareholders on the sale of AB&C (including its subsidiary Boer & Croon) to EPSA Group (France).
  • Advised Power2X on the investment by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, which acquired a majority stake in the client.
  • Advised Notice Group and its shareholders on the sale of Notice to M-Cube Group (Italy).

BJTK is a boutique law firm specialised in transactions, renewable projects, finance and restructuring . Our clients engage our firm for pragmatic legal advice and hands-on approach in complex matters, often in an international context. We are based in Amsterdam.

Transactions: BJTK advises listed and private companies, PE and VC firms and investors. We specialise in drafting and negotiating the legal documentation for M&A and financing transactions. In addition, we advise on investments, restructurings, joint ventures and insolvency. BJTK is a one-stop shop. We will procure that within a transaction all legal aspects are covered (with legal experts domestic and abroad), including competition law, employment law, privacy and tax matters. Our experience and extensive network abroad allow us to engage the relevant specialists also internationally.

Renewable Energy & Projects: Our renewable energy & projects team advises on the development, acquisition or disposal, equity and debt financing, construction, maintenance, operations, decommissioning and redevelopment of a wide range of renewable energy projects (including wind, solar, heat, steam, hydrogen, biogas and infrastructure projects).

We offer our clients the best of both worlds: the excellent service of a top tier firm combined with the partner attention and entrepreneurial approach of a boutique firm. Within the same mindset our ambition is to be a law firm where all our clients benefit from our extensive know-how and global network.

Our projects team is highly recommended for transactional and regulatory work in the energy sector.

Department Name Email Telephone
Corporate and M&A Quirijn Biesheuvel quirijn.biesheuvel@bjtk-law.com 0031203080904
Corporate and M&A Wouter Brugma wouter.brugma@bjtk-law.com 0031203080908
Private Equity/Venture Capital Quirijn Biesheuvel quirijn.biesheuvel@bjtk-law.com 0031203080904
Private Equity/Venture Capital Wouter Brugma wouter.brugma@bjtk-law.com 0031203080908
Energy Regulatory Rutger Jansen rutger.jansen@bjtk-law.com 0031203080905
Energy Regulatory Inge Timmerman inge.timmerman@bjtk-law.com 0031203080903
Energy Transactional Rutger Jansen rutger.jansen@bjtk-law.com 0031203080905
Energy Transactional Inge Timmerman inge.timmerman@bjtk-law.com 0031203080903
Infrastructure (projects) Rutger Jansen rutger.jansen@bjtk-law.com 0031203080905
Corporate and M&A Babette Waltman babette.waltman@bjtk-law.com 0031203080912
Finance Rob van den Sigtenhorst rob.vandensigtenhorst@bjtk-law.com 0031203080912
Corporate and M&A Evert van der ka evert.vanderkaa@bjtk-law.com 0031203080906
Private Equity/Venture Capital Evert van der ka evert.vanderkaa@bjtk-law.com 0031203080906
Private Equity/Venture Capital Suzanne Beijersbergen suzanne.beijersbergen@bjtk-law.com 0031203080096
Photo Name Position Profile
Suzanne Beijersbergen photo Advocate Suzanne Beijersbergen Suzanne is a committed and experienced corporate lawyer specialized in the field…
Quirijn Biesheuvel photo Advocate Quirijn Biesheuvel Quirijn is one of the founders of BJTK. He specializes in private…
Wouter Brugma photo Advocate Wouter Brugma Wouter Brugma specialises in corporate law, focusing on mergers, acquisitions and divestments,…
Lisa Eggers photo Advocate Lisa Eggers Lisa is an associate in the Renewable Energy & Projects team of…
Bryan Hoogland photo Advocate Bryan Hoogland Bryan is legal counsel in het corporate transacties- en venture capital team…
Rutger Jansen photo Advocate Rutger Jansen Rutger is one of the founders of BJTK. He heads our renewable…
Fons Leijten photo Advocate Fons Leijten Fons is a member of the Renewable Energy & Projects team of…
Boyd Postema photo Advocate Boyd Postema Boyd is a member of the corporate transactions team of BJTK and…
Inge Timmerman photo Advocate Inge Timmerman Inge Timmerman is one of the founders of BJTK. She has a…
Babette Waltman photo Advocate Babette Waltman Babette Waltman specializes in corporate law, focusing on private equity and venture…
Daan de Koning photo Advocate Daan de Koning Daan is legal counsel in het Renewable Energy & Projects team van…
Max van Merrienboer photo Advocate Max van Merrienboer Max is a member of the Renewable Energy & Projects team of…
Rob van den Sigtenhorst photo Advocate Rob van den Sigtenhorst Rob is a partner at BJTK and specialises in banking & finance…
Derk van der Harst photo Advocate Derk van der Harst Derk is legal counsel in het corporate transacties team van BJTK.
Evert van der Kaa photo Advocate Evert van der Kaa Evert specializes in Dutch corporate law. He advises both Dutch and foreign…
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