Mariska specialises in financial markets regulation, covering both advisory and transactional matters. Mariska has a specific focus on private equity-related matters, governance, and matters concerning interactions with the regulator.

She regularly advises financial institutions on topics like structuring and restructuring, governance and conduct of business as well as on dealings with the regulators. In addition, she is frequently involved in M&A transactions and negotiations regarding investments and divestments, including for private equity clients.

As part of De Brauw's corporate practice, Mariska also advises regulated clients on corporate structuring and governance.

Legal 500 named Mariska a Next Generation Partner for the investment management sector in 2024.

Her recent work includes advising:

• Aegon, FlowTraders and IMC on the update and relocation of their holding structures
• Aegon on the asset management and regulatory aspects of its business combination with a.s.r.
• DIF on the structuring and fundraisings for its funds DIF VI, DIF VII, CIF III and accompanying co-investment vehicles
• NN on the sale of NNIP to Goldman Sachs and the entry into a long-term strategic partnership agreement
• Waterland on the closing of its latest flagship fund and general regulatory matters
• Confidential governance and remediation trajectories for regulated entities