Simmons & Simmons‘ cohort harnesses expertise advising global asset funds and investment managers on the formation, running and maintenance of funds. It is also well placed to advise clients on high-value fund expansions and on entering into foreign markets. Iris Dingemans heads up the offering and leads across the breadth of matters, including cross-jurisdictional fund formations of significant complexity. Clients are ’very confident’ in Harmen Wielens‘ capabilities. Former co-lead of the team René van Eldonk retired from practice in July 2024 and Aron Berket departed to A&O Shearman in May of the same year.
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Testimonials
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‘Their knowledge of regulation and regulators and their ability to connect the dots to explain the legal requirements of our business to us is what makes this team unique.'
‘The work provided is of a very good quality.’
‘Good understanding of the regulatory landscape and the problem-solving mindset are standout features of the team.’
‘SPH is very confident about Simmons.’
‘Very confident in Harmen Wielens.'
Key clients
- Green Fund
- Triple Jump B.V.
- Dutch Good Growth Fund
- Privium Fund Management B.V.
- Lightrock LLP
- The Currency Exchange fund (TCX)
- Redbird Capital Partners
- Medicxi
- PGGM Vermogensbeheer
- Van Landschot Kempen Investment Management B.V.
Work highlights
Advised on the formation of the pan-African Transform Health Fund
Advised Lightrock with their new expansion of business operations and entry into the Netherlands, as well as their expansion into a new asset class of global small-cap equities through Lightrock UCITS ICAV.
Advising the client in respect of the set-up of a new legal structure which will catalyse further finance from the private and public sector to scale up the impact objectives of the fund.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Iris Dingemans
Other key lawyers
Harmen Wielens; Auryn Bokma; Pim Duteweert