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BJTK‘s private equity practice is noted for its ’hands-on approach, great vision and reachability’ as well as for its provision of an ‘impeccable service’. Commercial, corporate and M&A specialist Evert van der Kaa bolstered the team with his arrival from Clifford Chance in September 2022. The team is experienced advising its clients on high-value sale, acquisition, investment and funding matters of considerable value and often in cross-border contexts. Its client list features key names in the developing sector of AI. ’Wonderful partner’ Quirijn Biesheuvel, the ‘highly talented’ Wouter Brugma and the ’highly recommended’ Suzanne Beijersbergen are at the helm.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘BJTK have a hands-on approach, great vision and reachability. Their service is impeccable.’

  • ‘Wouter Brugma, is highly talented in understanding all the different cases we bring in. He is an exemplary lawyer who thinks 3 steps ahead whilst maintaining a realistic approach in understanding that contracts and litigation have to stay practical.’

  • ‘BJTK is a highly professional and at the same time personal firm. The team is very diverse and always ready to go the extra mile. I have been a satisfied client for years.’

  • ‘Suzanne is one of the best lawyers I know. She always knows how to find her way around challenging cases. I highly recommend her.’

  • ‘BJTK's proficiency in private equity markets is a true asset to any organization seeking expert legal counsel in this arena. They have an in-depth understanding of deal structuring and risk mitigation, combined with a collaborative and results-driven approach.’

  • ‘Quirijn Biesheuvel is a wonderful partner to work with, very involved in the content, he really gets the job done. I always feel comfortable going into transaction documentation discussions with Quirijn on our side.'

  • 'Babette Waltman is very knowledgeable, reliable and pleasant to work with.’

  • ‘The people are what make BJTK unique. Quirijn, Rob and Boyd feel a team within our company.'

Key clients

  • Axelera AI
  • CapitalT
  • Carbon Equity
  • Delta Equity Partners
  • Gate Invest
  • Globitas Investments
  • Green Tower
  • Holland Capital
  • Lepaya
  • Mr Marvis
  • Philips Healthtech Ventures
  • Siilo
  • Slingshot Ventures
  • SPA Capital
  • Standard Investment
  • Supersola
  • Trigentis

Work highlights

  • Advised Gate Invest and AB&C Group and its shareholders on the sale of AB&C (including its subsidiary Boer & Croon, a renowned provider of management solutions, executive search and interim management in the Benelux) to EPSA Group (France).
  • Advised Power2X, headquartered in Amsterdam, on the investment by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), a Canadian investment firm, which acquired a majority stake in Power2X.
  • Advised Notice Group (Fairview Indoor Media en Notice Branded Media headquarters in the Netherlands and offices in Spain) and its shareholders on the sale of Notice to M-Cube Group (Italy).

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Quirijn Biesheuvel, Wouter Brugma, Suzanne Beijersbergen

Other key lawyers

Rutger Jansen, Babette Waltman, Rob van den Sigtenhorst, Boyd Postema, Evert van der Kaa