Jones Day‘s cohort is well equipped to advise its sizeable portfolio of clients on the gamut of high-value fund matters, both domestically and internationally. The group’s workload includes assisting with the regulatory and tax aspects of variety of fund formations and reviews, including application and structuring processes; and with fund M&A transactions. Ate van IJlzinga Veenstra is well regarded for his capabilities handling pan-European, mainstream and alternative investments, and Quirine Eenhorst is considered ’on top of her game’; the pair co-head the team. Anouk in den Kleef is also a key practitioner whose specialisms incorporate real estate, buyout and private equity funds work.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Quirine Eenhorst is on top of her game.’

  • ‘A combination of tax and legal expertise. A one-stop shop for fund structuring. Client-centric.’

  • ‘Quirine Eenhorst is a reliable machine. Sharp as a knife and up to speed on the latest developments in PE fund structures. She is tax efficient and provides the client with the optimal service.’

  • ‘Quirine Eenhorst has a fantastic team. They are very knowledgeable and great to work with. The entire team is very responsive and they work very hard to get the job done.’

  • ‘Benne Brouwer is very knowledgeable and has a great eye for detail, which is needed in the complex suite of fund documentation. Anouk in den Kleef is a very talented and smart young lady. She is passionate about her work and very enjoyable to work with.’

  • ‘Jones Day’s practice is highly regarded in the Dutch private equity and venture capital landscape for its deep expertise in fund structuring, regulatory compliance, and market insights. The team excels at navigating the local regulatory environment, offering practical advice that resonates with clients’ needs.'

  • 'A standout quality is their active involvement in the Dutch ecosystem, where they work collaboratively through the trade association to improve the industry’s overall standards and contribute to the greater good.'
  • ‘Ate van IJlzinga Veenstra has a fiscal knowledge of the international structuring of investment funds. Quirine Eenhorst stands out for her productivity, speed of delivery and relationship management.’

Key clients

  • Egeria Capital Management B.V.
  • Holland Capital Management B.V.
  • BPD Europe B.V.
  • Rabo Fund Management B.V.
  • Climate Fund Managers B.V.
  • Gilde Healthcare Partners B.V.
  • Cygnum Capital (formerly named Lion's Head Global Partners)
  • Capital A Management B.V.
  • DM Capital Partners B.V.
  • Nesec Fund Management B.V.
  • BIX Capital B.V.
  • Van Lawick Capital
  • IBS Fund Management B.V.
  • Amicorp Netherlands B.V.
  • AVerest Capital B.V.
  • Beaureale Group B.V.
  • Bluemetric B.V.
  • Carne Global Fund Managers Luxembourg S.A. / Quintet
  • Form International B.V.
  • Ice Lake Capital Management B.V.
  • Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V.
  • NN Group N.V.
  • PGGM Vermogensbeheer B.V.
  • Privium Fund Management B.V.
  • Providence Capital N.V.
  • The Currency Exchange Fund N.V.

Work highlights

  • Advising Egeria Capital Management B.V. on the establishment and fundraising of their sixth buy-out Fund.
  • Advising the client on the fundraising of its fifth growth and buy-out fund.
  • Advising the client on licence applications and fundraisings for a real estate fund focusing on the acquisition of affordable and sustainable rental homes for mid-level incomes.

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Practice head

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Ate van IJlzinga Veenstra, Quirine Eenhorst

Other key lawyers

Bastiaan Kout, Manuel Manders, Benne Brouwer, Anouk in den Kleef