De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has appointed Jeroen Kolthof as counsel in its Finance & Restructuring practice, effective 1 February 2026.

Jeroen specialises in leveraged finance transactions, acting for financial institutions, private equity investors and borrowers on domestic and cross-border matters. His practice focuses on sponsor-driven transactions and private credit fund financing solutions. Jeroen's client base is balanced between borrowers/sponsors and lender-side instructions, giving him a comprehensive understanding of leveraged finance dynamics.

Bas Boutellier, partner in De Brauw's Finance practice: "Jeroen's appointment further strengthens our acquisition finance and leveraged finance capabilities. His deep expertise in sponsor-driven transactions and private credit solutions makes him an exceptional addition to our team. Our clients will benefit from Jeroen's technical excellence and his strategic approach to financing structures."

Lennard Keijzer, head of the Private Equity practice at De Brauw: "Jeroen's arrival further strengthens our broad Private Equity team, supporting sponsors through every aspect of the investment cycle. He is a great addition to our team. We were impressed by his performance in various transactions, and we all look forward to working closely together with him."