The group at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is well placed to handle the plethora of complex cases for its roster of clients, which includes well-known investment fund managers. The team’s workload varies from advising on high-value and complex fundraisings, to assisting clients in the day-to-day management of the array of funds. The practice is helmed by ‘the most experienced and knowledgeable partner in the Dutch market’ Kees Groffen alongside the ’super smart’ Mariska Enzerink who harnesses noteworthy corporate and regulatory experience. The team also advises on funds aspects of significant transactions.
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‘Broad and extensive knowledge of all relevant types of investments funds - closed and open ended - for professional and non-professional investors.’
‘Kees Groffen and Mariska Enzerink both deliver excellent work and are supported by hands-on co-workers.’
‘Kees Groffen seems to know everything there is to know about fund management. Mariska Enzerink is also very knowledgeable and pragmatic. Abe Stegenga is already very knowledgeable, responsive and a fast thinker.’
‘DBBW has a deep bench of Dutch and international investment fund lawyers. They are strong not only on the legal front, but also understanding the commercial dynamics around it and are a valuable partner for us in finding optimal solutions.’
‘Kees Groffen is the most experienced and knowledgeable partner in the Dutch market. He is always able to solve complex challenges by bringing it back to the fundamentals. Mariska Enzerink is super smart and always very sharp in negotiations.’
‘Trusted advisors. Vast experience in the sector but uniquely pragmatic in developing solutions.’
‘Uniquely able to join up various strands with their ranging expertise. Kees Groffen, Mariska Enzerink, Abe Stegenga and Marloes van der Werf are very strong on the fund and regulatory side. Pete Lawley did an excellent job advising on a complex M&A engagement in the fund sector.’
‘Professional but with a personal touch - they are friendly, confident in their abilities and academic.’
Key clients
- DIF Management
- Waterland Private Equity Investments
- APG Asset Management
- Bouwinvest Real Estate Investors
- Achmea Investment Management
- AEGON Investment Management
Work highlights
- Advised on DIF's fundraisings.
- Advised Bouwinvest on its Dutch Social Impact real estate fund.
- Advised Aegon on its implementation of AM appointments.
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Mariska Enzerink
Practice head
Kees Groffen; Mariska Enzerink
Other key lawyers
Abe Stegenga; Marloes van der Werf; Pete Lawley