Clifford Chance is entrusted for its depth of expertise across a wide array of fund financing mandates. Under the joint supervision of Nienke van Stekelenburgh, Robert Smits and Tjerk de Jonge, the team is adept at handling fund sales, capital call facilities and asset valuation matters. Van Stekelenburgh is noted for her capabilities in transactions involving local and regional clients. Smits handles a mix of regulatory compliance matters, fund reviews and tax advice. De Jonge impresses on a range of fund governance matters.
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Key clients

  • ABN AMRO Bank
  • Athora Netherlands
  • Blue Sky Group
  • Bolder Fund Services
  • Citco Fund Services
  • Connected Capital & Partners
  • EQT
  • Investment Fund for Health in Africa
  • Multifund
  • Natixis
  • Nederlandse Financieringsmaatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO)
  • Partners Group
  • PGGM
  • Rabo Investments
  • Rivean
  • Waterland
  • Swedfund
  • AlpInvest Partners

Work highlights

Advised Waterland Private Equity on a variety of fund financings including the flagship Fund IX subscription facilities.
Assisted the Blue Sky Group with the sale of its fund and asset management business to Achmea Investment Management.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Nienke van Stekelenburgh; Robert Smits; Tjerk de Jonge

Other key lawyers

Michiel Sunderman; Marian Scheele