‘Stellar lawyer’ Marcel van den Nieuwenhuijzen is at the helm of Orange Clover Law’s investment funds cohort which has a strong reputation for its capabilities assisting clients on regulatory and investment management-related work. It also advises on issues relating to securitization vehicles. The team’s caseload frequently involves supporting its clients through documentation, regulatory, compliance and strategy aspects of funds which are often cross-jurisdictional in nature; it also assists with closings. Its client list features pension administrators, trust sponsors and fund managers. Duco Poppema is an associate to note, with experience in regulatory, private equity and investment work and Alex Gonzalez is noted for knowledge of the local market and providing 'practical advice'.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A boutique firm with excellent sector experience internationally.’

  • ‘The team provides clear, commercial advice and is extremely knowledgeable. ’

  • ‘Marcel van den Nieuwenhuijzen provides an exceptional service to clients, and provides tailored and comprehensive advice, which is easy to understand. Marcel is extremely knowledgeable whilst also being client-friendly. ’

  • ‘This is an impressive team of asset management and funds specialists. They are well-versed in the latest developments in the funds space. Their responsiveness really sets them apart from other firms. Their advice is delivered on time and user friendly.’

  • ‘Marcel van den Nieuwenhuijzen is always quick to respond, and is clear and pragmatic in his advice. A pleasure to work with. ’

  • ‘The team is flexible and on top of every legal matter.’

  • ‘Marcel van den Nieuwenhuijzen is a stellar lawyer, who is always available and on the ball. He has in-depth insights into the investment management industry, both on the legal and on the commercial side, which make him a trusted business partner.’

  • ‘Alex Gonzalez is easy to deal with, provides practical advice and is an expert in the local market.’

Key clients

  • MN Services
  • Pemberton Asset Management
  • APG Asset Management
  • New York Stock Exchange
  • Shape Q
  • Avedon Capital Partners
  • Stichting Pensioenfonds Achmea
  • NIBC Bank
  • NFA Management
  • Blackrock
  • Persépolis Investments
  • Vanguard
  • Secondstage Ventures
  • Nationaal Warmtefonds
  • Stichting Pensioenfonds Metaal & Techniek
  • Stichting Pensioenfonds van de Metalelektro
  • 01 Ventures
  • Andreas Capital
  • Triodos Investment Management
  • Legal & General Investment Management
  • Urban Impact Ventures
  • Underline Ventures
  • CNBB Equity Partners
  • Acrobator Ventures
  • Catalyze Group
  • Fiedler Capital
  • WDL Group
  • Eindhoven Corporate Finance Group
  • Coalition Capital
  • Innoswan
  • Leapfrog Investments
  • Knop Investments
  • IQ/EQ
  • Intertrust
  • UV Capital
  • ECFG
  • Avedon Capital Partners

Work highlights

  • Acting as lead counsel to Underline Ventures on the establishment of its pan-European, US and Canada EuVECA venture capital fund.
  • Advising ABN AMRO Clearing Chicago on the regulatory requirements relating to offering certain regulated services to clients in the Netherlands.
  • Acting as lead counsel to MN Services on behalf of Stichting Pensioenfonds Metaal & Techniek and Stichting Pensioenfonds van de Metalelektro on its joint €2.5bn investment in infrastructure debt.

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Practice head

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Marcel van den Nieuwenhuijzen

Other key lawyers

Duco Poppema, Alex Gonzalez