The investment management group at Houthoff combines ‘technical expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach’. The team’s client-base includes pension funds, investment managers and financial services companies. Practice head Oscar van Angeren is noted for his capabilities in regulatory compliance mandates, fund documentation drafting and fund structuring matters. Van Angeren is supported by the ’accessible, responsive and proactive’ Marthe Bollen, who has experience dealing with fund licensing applications and issues surrounding AFM regulations.
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- ‘This practice offers a personalised service. They have the ability to work closely with our in-house legal, financial advisers and other stakeholders to ensure advice is practical and aligned with our strategy.'
- ‘Marthe Bollen is accessible, responsive and proactive and acts as a trusted adviser. She has the ability to see legal issues and find solutions in the context of the broader deal.'
- ‘What makes this practice stand out is the combination of technical expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach. The team demonstrates ability to anticipate client needs, providing advice that is not only legally sound but also commercially astute.'
- ‘Their lawyers, in particular Ewoud van der Leek, consistently make the effort to understand the client’s business objectives, which allows them to offer guidance that is tailored, practical, and implementable.'
- ‘The team is strong in the day to day investment business; offers instant support and valuable advice.'
Key clients
- Amvest REIM
- Osmosis IM NL
- ASR Real Estate
- NV Schade
- Finner
- Fields Group IV
- Fidelity International
- Capstone Investment Advisors LLC
- Numeric Investors LLC
- CBRE Investment Management
- Volt Investment Holdings
- Aqua Spark
Work highlights
Advising Amvest REIM, one of the largest Real Estate AIFMD licensed fund managers in the Netherlands, on all its legal, regulatory and investment management related matters.
Advising NV Schade, the occupational disability insurer for the metal and engineering industry, in contracting with a new fiduciary manager and the custodian.
Advising on the launch of Osmosis IM NL, a Dutch based sustainable fixed income asset manager with an AIFMD license that is authorised to provide MiFID top up services.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Oscar van Angeren
Other key lawyers
Marthe Bollen; Ewoud van der Leek