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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Work Department
M&A Private Equity Energy Transition & Infrastructure
Position
Partner
Career
Mike Jansen has more than 30 years of experience in public and private M&A transactions and corporate advisory work. His clients include multinationals and large and mid-size (domestic) corporations, amongst others in the (renewable) energy industry.
Prior to joining Jones Day in 2016, Mike worked for 21 years at a global law firm, serving as its managing partner and chairman of the Amsterdam board for five of those years. He also served as member of the international non-executive board of the firm.
Languages
Dutch, English, German
Education
- Grotius Academy (Postgraduate degree in Corporate Law cum laude 2000); Leiden University (LL.M. 1991)
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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.'
Key clients
- Fortino Capital
- SHV Energy N.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.