Ate Veenstra who has noteworthy expertise in European fund structuring products and markets, and Quirine Eenhorst who focuses on private funds work, co-lead the investment funds team at Jones Day. A significant portion of its workload includes advising its notable client roster on the structuring, formation and fundraising aspects of multi-million euro funds, which range from venture capital to private equity. Tax, regulatory, and documentation and negotiation-related advice are frequently key elements of the team’s matters. The practice has been bolstered at senior associate level with the arrival of Kate Watchorn from Dillon Eustace in February 2023, and Benne Brouwer from Loyens & Loeff in October 2023. Associate Anouk in den Kleef is note also, whilst former associate Pim Stokman departed to an in-house role in August 2023.
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‘Well-informed and on top of recent developments.’
‘Creativity and knowledge are standout attributes of the team.’
‘An in-depth knowledge and a practicable approach. A truly integrated fund practice with an excellent global network.’
‘Quirine has an in-depth knowledge of investment funds, which she combines with a pragmatic approach. She gives high-quality advice, is responsive and pleasant to work with.’
Key clients
- AVerest Capital B.V.
- Beaureale Group B.V.
- Bix Capital B.V.
- Bluemetric B.V.
- BPD Europe B.V.
- Capital A Management B.V.
- Dasym
- Climate Fund Managers B.V.
- Dexteritas Investment Management B.V.
- DM Capital Partners B.V.
- Enterprising Finance B.V.
- Form International
- Frontclear Management B.V.
- Gilde Healthcare Partners B.V.
- Hartelt Fund Management B.V.
- IBS Fund Management B.V.
- Ice Lake Capital Management B.V.
- Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V.
- Cygnum Capital (formerly named Lion’s Head Global Partners)
- NN Group N.V.
- PGGM Vermogensbeheer B.V.
- Privium Fund Management B.V.
- Providence Capital N.V.
- Rabo Fund Management B.V.
- Stichting IDH Sustainable Trade Initiative
- The Currency Exchange Fund N.V.
- Van Lawick Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Gilde Healthcare, a specialized European healthcare investor, on the fundraising of €700m for its sixth venture capital and growth fund, Gilde Healthcare VI.
- Advising Capital A Management, a specialized Benelux midmarket private equity investor, on the fundraising of €350m for its ninth private equity fund, Capital A Fund IX.
- Advising Ice Lake Capital Management on the fundraising for €315m for its second private equity fund, Ice Lake Capital Fund II.
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Ate Veenstra, Quirine Eenhorst