Combining ‘a big law background with a boutique approach’, Orange Clover Law’s investment management practice is sought-after for its depth of expertise in a wide array of fund-focused mandates. The team, which is led by Marcel van den Nieuwenhuijzen, serves a client-base consisting of US-headquartered private equity firms, domestic funds and financial services corporations. Van den Nieuwenhuijzen regularly advises clients on pension fund-related matters, while Alex Gonzalez stands out for his experience in fund governance and regulatory compliance. Duco Poppema is praised by clients for his ability to make ‘complex issues easy to navigate’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Good knowledge of Dutch fund practices.’
- ‘Very good quality and big law expertise with a boutique approach. Small team, good availability, quick to follow up.’
- ‘Marcel van den Nieuwenhuijzen is knowledgeable and approachable. We enjoyed working with him and his team.’
- ‘We really value working with Orange Clover’s investment team. Marcel van den Nieuwenhuijzen and Duco Poppema are hands‑on, responsive, and make complex issues easy to navigate. They give us clear, practical options so we can move quickly and negotiate confidently.'
- 'We get partner attention and fast turnarounds, without losing depth or quality. Above all, they’re collaborative and easy to work with.’
- ‘Marcel van den Nieuwenhuijzen and Duco Poppema really stand out for being both highly skilled and incredibly approachable. They combine deep technical knowledge with a practical, solution‑driven mindset, which makes complex issues feel manageable.'
Key clients
- MN Services
- Habitat for Humanity
- APG Asset Management
- New York Stock Exchange
- Quantum Delta
- Avedon Capital Partners
- Stichting Pensioenfonds Achmea
- Robus Capital Management
- NFA Management
- Blackrock
- Bouwinvest
- Vanguard
Work highlights
Advising ABP and bpf Bouw on its fund investment in Benelux’s first impact buy-out fund Mentha Impact Fund I which solely focused on investments in companies that contribute to achieving climate and environmental goals.
Acting as lead counsel to MN Services, one of the largest pension administrators and asset managers in the Netherlands, managing assets worth more than €170bn for a variety of pension funds in the Netherlands.
Advising NFA in setting up multiple private equity funds and its asset management arm, including carried interest vehicle, preparation of regulatory advice and multiple closings.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Marcel van den Nieuwenhuijzen
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Duco Poppema
Practice head
Marcel van den Nieuwenhuijzen
Other key lawyers
Alex Gonzalez; Duco Poppema