Tjerk De Jonge
Clifford ChanceFund financing specialist Nienke van Stekelenburgh is at the helm of Clifford Chance’s investment funds offering, alongside counsels Robert Smits and Tjerk De Jonge, who is experienced advising clients on the establishment and structuring of investment funds and corporate transactions. The team is formed of practitioners who specialise in handling matters relating to corporate, tax, financing and regulatory aspects of funds work. Fund managers and investors form its roster of clients. Much of the team’s workload involves advising on investments, co-investments and financings at international level, namely in Europe and the US. Senior counsel Marian Scheele and Michiel Sunderman are highly regarded for their provision of ‘excellent advice.’
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Testimonials
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‘The top team when it comes to alternative investment funds. Their knowledge and service level is outstanding and spans a number of jurisdictions in a seamless manner.'
'The team is especially good at translating complex questions into straightforward answers.’
‘Great cross-border abilities which ensure that all angles are dealt with. The integrated tax, regulatory and fund documentation advice really stands out. ’
‘Marian Scheele and Michiel Sunderman deliver excellent advice. ’
‘'They truly exemplify what it means to be client-centric and flexible.'
'Their commitment and expertise in legal negotiations for fund investments has been very impressive. What stood out most was their pragmatic approach that spanned the entire process. It was a pleasure working with them.’
‘Tjerk de Jonge stood out for his strong empathetic skills and transparent, dynamic approach which enabled us to discuss our thoughts and concerns openly.'
'Tjerk de Jonge's deep knowledge of fund investment regulations was instrumental in guiding us.’
Key clients
- ABN AMRO Bank
- Athora Netherlands
- Blue Sky Group
- Bolder Fund Services
- Citco Fund Services
- Connected Capital & Partners
- EQT
- Investment Fund for Health in Africa
- Multifund
- Natixis
- Nederlandse Financieringsmaatschappij
- voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO)
- Oman Investment Authority
- Partners Group
- PGGM
- Rabobank
- Rivean
- Waterland
- APG Investment Management
- Aegon Investment Management
- Shell Asset Management
- DREF Asset Management
- DSM Pension Services
- JP Morgan Asset Management
- State Street Global Advisors
- Wellington Asset Management
- Millennium Europe
- Neuberger Berman
- Matheson
- Invesco
- MFS International
- Patrizia
- Blackstone
- Circle Partners
- EQIQ (formerly SSG)
- Northern Trust
- State Street
- BNP Paribas
- JP Morgan
- Caceis
Work highlights
- Advised Partners Group in relation to investment into Rivean Special Opportunities Fund I and Rivean VII.
- Advised Rabobank on a number of co-investments and fund investments in the US and Europe.
- Advised Waterland Private Equity as borrower on a variety of fund financings.
Lawyers
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Robert Smits, Tjerk de Jonge, Nienke van Stekelenburgh