Jones Day has an ‘exceptionally competent’ corporate team which handles a mix of portfolio sales, contractual joint ventures and cross-border auction bids. The 'very experienced' Mike Jansen is active in technology, IT, maritime and real estate transactions. The team's offering is bolstered by Floris Pierik, who brings a deep reputation in the private equity space, and Menno Geusens, who demonstrates strong capabilities in cross-border M&A transactions. Alexander Vakalopoulos provides additional strength within the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Great team, really responsive, smart.’
- ‘Mike Jansen is a very experienced partner. Mike has a cool and collected approach which a client is looking for in high-pressured tough business/legal situations.'
- 'Very commercial team that is willing to support clients in complicated processes. The collaboration between different offices is strong, which makes Jones Day a strong firm for complex multinational transactions.’
- 'Floris Pierik has supported us multiple times and understands the complexities/risks that are associated with multinational carve-outs. While highlighting market terms, he continuously comes up with tailor-made solutions fit to the specific transactions.’
- 'Mike Jansen is exceptional. Very helpful.'
- 'Quality work, dedicated, and really proactive.'
Key clients
- Fortino Capital
- SHV Energy N.V.
- Garmin Ltd
- Gimv NV
- IBS Capital Management
- Infinity Recycling
- J.F. Lehman & Company
- Normec
- Smile Invest Management Company N.V.
- Corpay Inc. (fka Fleetcor Inc.)
- The Timken Company
- Climate Fund Managers B.V.
Work highlights
Advised SHV Energy N.V. on formalizing its contractual joint venture with DCC Energy, aimed at exploring opportunities for generating renewable liquid gas and renewable and recycled carbon dimethyl ether to address energy supply challenges in Europe.
Advised NYSE listed global technology company Garmin Ltd. on the successful controlled auction acquisition of MYLAPS (Sports Timing Group) from Dutch private equity fund Nordian Capital.
Advised leading European private equity fund Gimv on the successful controlled acquisition of leading hearing protection brand Alpine from Belgian private equity fund Vendis Capital.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Mike Jansen
Other key lawyers
Floris Pierik; Menno Geusens; Alexander Vakalopoulos