Investment Funds
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 1
Email address
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+31 20 577 1771About
Provided by De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
Our Investment Management practice is at the forefront of new developments and often spearheads them. We are regularly consulted by the Dutch Ministry of Finance and by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) on new legislation and policy rules. We are regularly involved in drafting industry principles on behalf of the Dutch Fund and Asset Management Association (DUFAS).
We are prominent in advising both managers and investors on:
- the formation, operation and regulation of a broad range of investment funds including retail funds (both UCITS and AIFs), real estate funds, infrastructure funds, private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds and funds of funds
- asset pooling structures
- investment management agreements
- fiduciary management agreements.
We have in-depth knowledge of the specific requirements applicable to Dutch pension funds and insurance companies.
Chambers Review
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has a market-leading department acting for a broad range of domestic and international asset managers, including private equity firms, real estate investors and pension providers. The practice group demonstrates a broad range of expertise, encompassing fund formation, fund structuring and related tax matters. The team has a strong regulatory team with experience relating to AIFMD, AML and UCITS. It advises on a number of cross-border matters involving Luxembourg.
Work Highlights
- De Brauw assisted Athora Netherlands with the sale agreement of its asset manager to Cardano Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has very high-quality professionals with a pragmatic approach towards complex and sensitive matters."
"De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has very high-quality professionals with a pragmatic approach towards complex and sensitive matters."
Notable Practitioners
Kees Groffen is highly rated by the market for his presence in the investment funds space.He assists a variety of financial clients with fund formation, structuring and raising, as well as with regulatory matters.
"Kees Groffen is very hands-on, pragmatic and well-connected professional with a high level of sophistication. He is very accessible, responsive and client-focused."