The ‘hands-on, no-nonsense’ financial regulatory team at Van Doorne is particularly sought-after on fund regulatory mandates and for risk mitigation advice related to the AIFMD. The practice is jointly headed by Jelmer Baukema and Daan Horsthuis: Baukema is well-versed in post-Brexit regulatory compliance matters, while Horsthius can be relied upon to offer ’pragmatic solutions’ across funds regulatory issues.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Quick feedback from the team, reliable.'
  • ‘We worked on a transaction that went very smoothly and were able to complete it very quickly.’
  • 'Not only deep knowledge of the sector, but also an ability to navigate challenges with confidence and clarity.'
  • ‘The Van Doorne team is hands-on, highly skilled, and exceptionally hard-working. They bring both technical expertise and practical insight, ensuring that complex issues are handled with precision and efficiency.'
  • ‘Daan Horsthuis can be trusted to flag relevant financial regulatory issues in complicated transactions and come up with pragmatic solutions. Very effective communication skills towards the relevant authorities. ’
  • ‘The team is hands-on, no-nonsense and has in-depth knowledge. Very effective communication skills with the relevant authorities.’

Key clients

  • Mogelijk Vastgoedfinancieringen
  • Longspur Capital
  • PAIR Finance
  • Duurzaaminvesteren
  • Klarna B.V.
  • Hedin Automotive B.V.
  • VP Bank S.A.

Work highlights

Advised Mogelijk Vastgoedfinancieringen, an established non-bank commercial real estate lender already holding an ECSP-licence under AFM supervision, on its application to secure a full AIFMD-licence.
Advised Stichting Administratiekantoor Aandelen Triodos Bank on its financial regulatory obligations regarding its listing on Euronext.
Practice head

Jelmer Baukema; Daan Horsthuis

Other key lawyers

Ruben Verschuren; Harm-Paul Plas