Finway
Client SatisfactionFinway‘s ’team of dedicated lawyers’ harnesses capabilities to advise on investment funds ranging from real estate, to private debt, to impact funds. Advising on structure and negotiation processes therein forms a significant portion of the team’s workload as well as ongoing portfolio management for its clients. Danielle Martens and Nellemarie Moerland co-head the group and both are considered ‘highly precise’ by clients.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team was very hands-on involved with our query, which was very refreshing. The whole set-up was very transparent.'
‘We had excellent contact with Danielle and Nellemarie. Very hands-on help and they were open to dialogue about possible solutions to our problems. They were also very involved with the actual business and had a genuine interest in our success.’
‘Finway is a boutique firm with a team of dedicated lawyers. Each partner brings their own area of expertise, creating a diverse knowledge base that makes them well-suited for handling larger projects with a variety of complex topics. Our experience with them, as well as feedback from mutual clients, has been consistently positive.'
‘Danielle and Nellemarie are available, highly precise, and a pleasure to work with. They truly understand our clients' needs and actively assist in achieving their goals. Their work is always formal, yet the communication is always smooth and pleasant.’
‘The key strengths of Finway lie in their ability to seamlessly integrate legal and financial expertise while actively collaborating with clients to address their needs. Additionally, they are approachable, respond quickly, and have a talent for clearly explaining complex legal topics, both in writing and verbally.’
‘We have primarily worked with partners Danielle Martens and Nellemarie Moerland and they have consistently demonstrated availability, proactiveness, and helpfulness. They stand out for their ability to think critically alongside clients and for their skill in explaining complex topics in a clear and detailed manner.’
‘The Finway team is well-coordinated. They all share the same work ethic, are proactive in their thinking, and consider not only the legal perspective but also the commercial viewpoint.’
‘Anything I need to know about bonds and related matters, I can always ask Robin van Driel. When it comes to real estate investment funds, Danielle Martens understands exactly how the market works and what is important both legally and commercially to structure things properly, especially with an eye on our growth. Nellemarie Moerland excels in her knowledge of AML, KYC, and is also an excellent sparring partner on financial supervision law.’
Key clients
- Vivet B.V.
- AssetCare B.V.
- Meerdervoort N.V.
- IQ EQ
- Lavide Holding N.V.
- Benkey B.V.
- Gloudemans Fondsbeheer B.V.
- Centillion Investment Partners B.V.
- ValueMachines B.V.
- Sharinvest U.A.
- Base Capital Fondsbeheer B.V.
- Norbury Capital B.V.
- Wilton Investment Services B.V.
- Piedra Beheer B.V.
- Cedalion Capital B.V.
- Finodex B.V.
Work highlights
- Assisting several investment fund managers with the preparation of a license application and during the license application process in relation to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive.
- Advising an entity (listed at Euronext) about its qualification as alternative investment fund.
- Assisting several investment fund managers with structuring an investment fund providing strategic advice on governance and drafting fund documentation.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Danielle Martens, Nellemarie Moerland