Biesheuvel Jansen advocaten (“BJTK”) is a boutique law firm based in Amsterdam specialised in transactions (including mergers & acquisitions and investment rounds)and projects (including in the renewable energy sector) ). BJTK was founded by 4 senior lawyers from top Tier firms in the Netherlands (Stibbe, Freshfields and Linklaters) in March 2014.
BJTK’s senior-led transactions and projects teams advise on all phases of a transaction or project and offer clients the best of both worlds: the excellent service of the traditional top tier firms combined with the partner attention and entrepreneurial approach of a boutique firm. With that mindset, BJTK’s ambition is to be the preeminent boutique firm in the Netherlands where all its clients benefit from its know-how and network.
What distinguishes its transactions department from other law boutiques in the Netherlands is its focus on the complex and cross border/international transactions. All partners and (senior) associates at BJTK have spent significant time as a transaction lawyer abroad, in particular in the UK and US. Its clients vary from local companies and investors to international public companies, such as ENGIE (Euronext: ENGI), HeadFirst Source Group (Euronext: SOURC), Protelindo (Indonesian Stock Exchange IDX: TOWR) and Koninklijke Philips (NYSE: PHG, Euronext: PHIA).
BJTK is one of the few law firms in the Netherlands which has a team with experienced lawyers who are dedicated to advising on projects and transactions in the renewable energy sector. The renewable energy team has three focus areas: (i) projects (including projects in respect of onshore and offshore wind parks, hydrogen facilities, biomass and biogas plants and solar parks), (ii) transactions (including transactions in the climate and energy technology sector) and (iii) regulatory matters in respect of such projects and transactions.
BJTK offers an innovative approach to its fee arrangements, whereby it offers financial flexibility and openly discusses with clients an approach that is not focused (solely) on hourly rates, but on pre-determined scope of work accompanied by fixed prices. In addition, BJTK is willing to share transaction risk alongside its clients in specific transactions or projects.
Both its transactions team and its projects team are highly recommend in The Legal 500. Legal 500 quotes; ‘a strong ally to have on your side at the negotiation table’, ‘solution oriented’ and ‘They bring value for money. Enthusiastic, competent, result driven individuals.’