The financial market and regulation team at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is sought-after among domestic and multinational asset managers and investment funds for its ‘sound advice’. The practice, which is led by Mariska Enzerink, is regularly entrusted in the Dutch market for fund creation and structuring advice. Groffen is a go-to contact for financial services providers, offering assistance with fund governance and regulatory approvals. Enzerink offers ’to-the-point, strong advice’ and proves particularly proficient in fund restructuring mandates. Abe Stegenga is active in the real estate, infrastructure and private equity sectors. Kees Groffen retired from the practice.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘A knowledgable team that thinks along with you and gives sound advice.’
- ‘Mariska Enzerink possesses in depth knowledge and offers to-the-point, strong advice,’
- ‘Kind, reachable and insightful ’
Key clients
- CVC DIF
- Waterland Private Equity Investments
- APG Asset Management
- Bouwinvest Real Estate Investors
- Achmea Investment Management
- AEGON Investment Management
Work highlights
Advised DIF Capital Partners on the structuring and fund raising of two large infrastructure funds, DIF Infrastructure VII and DIF Core Infrastructure Fund III and multiple co-investment structures alongside these and other DIF funds.
Advised leading financial services provider Achmea on its strategic partnership with Sixth Street in the Dutch pension and life market, with Achmea and Lifetri combining their pension and life portfolios.
Advised Bouwinvest Real Estate Investors in relation to the restructuring of its real estate funds from public limited liability companies to funds for joint account.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Mariska Enzerink
Other key lawyers
Abe Stegenga