The 'go to' investment funds practice at Loyens & Loeff is a collaboration of legal, tax and regulatory specialists advising its portfolio of well-known investment management clients on the full scope of matters. Key practitioners include tax expert Marco de Lignie who is highly rated for his handling of complex funds in international contexts. Also notable is ‘fund structuring expert’ Robert Veenhoven, who advises on the formation, structuring and management of private equity, venture capital, infrastructure and renewable energy funds. ’True go-to practitioner in the field’ Vilmar Feenstra and regulatory specialist Roderik Boogaard, who is experienced handling AIFMD, EuVECA, MiFID2 regulations, are also of note. Specialist in international fund management Joep Ottervanger heads up the practice.

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‘They offer best in class advice on PE fund structures. ’
‘Vilmar Feenstra is the true go-to person in his field and is a very important and trusted advisor to us.’
‘Marco de Lignie is, in our view, hands down the best tax lawyer in the Netherlands for investment funds. He is always responsive and delivers expert advice.’
‘A one of a kind team - the go-to in this market.’
‘Michael Maters knows the ins-and-outs of the law in this area. Marco de Lignie and his tax team always deliver! ’
‘The team is agile and very hands-on. They are well-rounded individuals and always knowledgeable and up-to-date on the latest developments. They are great individuals to have around.’
'Vilmar Veenstra is very approachable and always willing to think with us constructively. He has a deep knowledge of the industry and is always up-to-date with the latest developments, particularly in relation to sustainable legislation coming from Europe.'
‘Robert Veenhoven is a fund structuring expert.’

Key clients

Active Capital Company
Avedon Capital Partners
Bencis No
DIF Capital Partners
Egeria No
EQT / Life Sciences
Forbion / BioGeneration Ventures
GEM Benelux
Gilde Healthcare
Karmijn Kapitaal
Main Capital Partners
Nimbus No
Nordian Capital Partners
Parcom Capital
Pride Capital Partners
Rivean Capital
SET Ventures
Stafford Capital Partners
Torqx Capital Partners
Waterland private Equity Investments

Work highlights

Advised Bencis on the formation of a continuation fund for four portfolio companies with additional commitment for expansion and growth.
Advised Forbion as tax and legal lead counsel and Dutch regulatory counsel on the formation and fundraising of Forbion Growth Opportunities Fund II with a hard cap of €600m and Forbion Ventures Fund VI with a hard cap of €750m, both well exceeding their original target size.
Advised Rivean Capital as Dutch legal and tax lead counsel for its fund Rivean Special Opportunity Fund I a first single-asset continuation fund for the acquisition and further growth of Esdec Solar Group.

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