Frans van der Eerden
NautaDutilhNautaDutilh‘s workload includes advising ESG and impact fund managers on the establishment and day-to-day management of funds, with the funds the team is particularly experienced working on being mortgage, real estate, AIFMDs and cross-border structures. The practice is also well regarded for its abilities assisting funds managers in the implementation of ESG policies. Larissa Silverentand and Frans van der Eerden who ’thinks ten steps ahead’ both stand out in the team for their regulatory knowledge. The pair co-lead the team alongside Jasha Sprecher and Sven Uiterwijk.
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‘Nauta's team has strong capabilities and experience advising on EU and Dutch fund regulations. Over the decade, we have received their advice regarding AIFMD and SFDR matters applicable to non-EU investment managers. Their advice is always timely, comprehensive and practical.’
‘Frans van der Eerden is the leading partner. He provides us with practical and optimal advice to address the regulatory issues in light of the differences of local laws and practice applicable to our non-EU clients.’
‘Good knowledge and good relationship management.’
‘The team that advised us had an in-depth knowledge of FMAs, specifically for pension funds. The team has been able to differentiate itself by being able to quickly understand us as a client and reflect our preferences in a pragmatic way in contract negotiations.'
'The team understood our DNA. And that distinguishes this team from teams at other law firms, taking a more 'wait and see' approach. The team responded quickly and to a high standard. The team was able to provide many examples from their experience and financial practice.'
‘Frans van der Eerden has an in-depth knowledge of financial law. Frans has the natural strength to understand the customer, and to think along with them in a human way to find pragmatic solutions. He thinks ten steps ahead and sees any conflicts coming in time. A very pleasant partner to work with. Also for his team, he is one of them, and comes across as a real team player.'
'The strength of Frans is both his substantive knowledge as well as his pleasant way of working.'
'Roderick Watson was able to respond well to the moments where extra 'smarts' were needed in negotiations. As a client, we like to see that the team members have their own responsibilities and are empowered and continue to develop.’
Key clients
- Altera Real Estate
- a.s.r.
- ABN AMRO
- Triple Jump
- Optiver
- Saxobank
- BrandNewDay
- Captin
- Deutsche Bank
- Cardano
- Triodos Investment Management
- IMC
- Syntrus Achmea
- ING Bank
- Nationale Nederlanden
- PIMCO
- NIBC Bank
- Eaton Vance
- ASN Beleggingsinstellingen
- Rabobank
- Van Lanschot Kempen
- Triodos
- Cardano
- AGRI3
- STX
- Quintet
- Northzone
Work highlights
- Assisted a.s.r. and a.s.r. Vermogensbeheer on the arrangements that form the basis for a strategic partnership between ASR Vermogensbeheer and Aegon Asset Management as part of the acquisition of a.s.r. of Aegon.
- Assisted Altera Vastgoed on a restructuring of both the residential and the commercial real estate fund for the implementation of the new tax regime applicable to real estate fund managers.
- Assisted Rabobank with the formation of a new fund - the Rabo Transitiefonds, which was set-up within Nationaal Groenfonds through a €75m gift by Rabobank.
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Larissa Silverentand, Frans van der Eerden, Jasha Sprecher, Sven Uiterwijk