Expertise/Private
Equity
Private Equity
Expertise across the full lifecycle of private equity matters
The fast-changing nature of private equity transactions requires an agile full-service private equity practice. From fundraising and initial investments to exit transactions and closing down of the fund, and everything else that arises en route - our clients can count on strategic thinkers who offer creative solutions, and who understand their financial and commercial interests. This perspective, combined with our extensive experience, global presence and cross-practice approach with experts in all relevant areas, enables us to deliver appreciable added value for our clients.
We advise private equity funds, venture capital funds and other investment funds, limited partners, management teams and senior debt and mezzanine providers on their domestic and international transactions, and their legal and tax structuring.
We have in-depth knowledge in:
- private equity transactions ranging from private acquisitions to public-to-private transactions and from complex cross-border leveraged buy-outs to venture or growth capital investments, including advice on management participation schemes and on the tax and financing aspects of those transactions; and
- the formation and regulation of domestic and overseas private equity funds.
Contact
Lennard Keijzer
Partner
Arne Grimme
Partner
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Mergers & AcquisitionsCapital MarketsFinancial Institutions & FintechRecent Matters
22 January 2025
De Brauw advises Inflexion on its investment in Baker Tilly Netherlands
De Brauw advised Inflexion, a leading European mid-market private equity firm, on its minority investment in Baker Tilly Netherlands, a leading accountancy and advisory firm. The investment is being made through Inflexion's dedicated minority fund and aims to support Baker Tilly Netherlands' growth plans in the region. Closing of the transaction is subject to clearance by the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Market (ACM) and advice from the works council. The parties are also in ongoing consultations with the Dutch Financial Markets Authority (AFM).
6 December 2024De Brauw advises Parcom on its acquisition of Robin Radar
De Brauw advises Parcom on its acquisition of Robin Radar, a leading developer of radar systems specialised in detecting and tracking small flying objects.
6 December 2024De Brauw advises BlackFin on the acquisition of IBS Capital Allies
De Brauw is advising BlackFin Capital Partners on the acquisition of IBS Capital Allies, the leading independent wealth manager in the Netherlands, with over €5 billion in assets under management, from its current shareholders.
“The highly motivated team, with prominence in the private equity sphere, has made it a go-to firm for both domestic and international private equity clients.”
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28 January 2025
Broader inbound and outbound investment screening to prevent technology leakage
The EU is taking action to counter the EU's single market's vulnerability to geopolitical developments. Although national security still falls within the decision-making of individual member states, the bloc has encouraged its member states to screen investments by third country investors for potential national security threats. In the Netherlands, for example, a general screening regime went live in June 2023, when the Vifo Act entered into force. This act covers investments in vital providers, sensitive technology and highly sensitive technology companies, and operators of business campuses (see our June 2023 article explaining the regime here). Likewise, almost all other EU member states have implemented screening regimes on foreign direct investments (FDI).
13 June 2024De Brauw contributes Netherlands chapters to Private Equity: Lexology In-Depth and Lexology Panoramic
De Brauw's chapters in the 2024 edition of Lexology In-Depth: Private Equity provides a detailed overview of market developments and the regulatory regime for private equity transactions and fundraising in the Netherlands. The Investing chapter was written by Lennard Keijzer, Pete Lawley, Claudia van Rappard-Priem, Bas Boutellier and Bob de Waard. The Fundraising chapter was written by Mariska Enzerink and Abe Stegenga.
27 February 2024Dutch AG: dynamic incorporation clause passes to new owner after transfer of undertaking
In a case pending before the Dutch Supreme Court, Advocate General Hartlief has issued an important opinion on what happens to dynamic incorporation clauses in employment agreements in the case of a transfer of undertaking (TUPE). The European Court of Justice previously ruled that these clauses pass to the transferee, subject to certain strict conditions.
