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
27 February 2026
De Brauw advises Committed Capital on the sale of FYEO to EuroEyes
FYEO is the largest refractive surgery provider, including laser eye surgery and lens implantation, in the Netherlands. EuroEyes is a leading international specialist in refractive surgery, with more than 30 years experience in laser eye and lens implantation treatments for sharp vision without glasses or contact lenses. By joining the EuroEyes global platform, FYEO will integrate its deep local Dutch market presence with EuroEyes internationally renowned ophthalmology offering. De Brauw acted for Committed Capital on the sale of FYEO to EuroEyes.
9 February 2026De Brauw advises consortium on EUR 7.8 billion all-cash offer for InPost
De Brauw has advised a consortium consisting of Advent, FedEx, A&R Investments and PPF on an all-cash offer for InPost S.A., a leading European e-commerce solutions enabler specialising in out-of-home delivery and automated parcel lockers. The offer values InPost at approximately EUR 7.8 billion and is unanimously recommended by InPost's executive board and supervisory board.
27 January 2026De Brauw advises Baker Tilly Netherlands and Inflexion on Baker Tilly Netherlands and Belgium merger
De Brauw advised Baker Tilly Netherlands, a leading accountancy and advisory services firm, and Inflexion, a leading European mid-market private equity firm, on the merger of Baker Tilly Netherlands with Baker Tilly Belgium. With this merger, Baker Tilly Netherlands and Baker Tilly Belgium become an international firm for audit and advisory services. This transaction marks a significant step in building an international platform and strengthening the international strategy of Baker Tilly Netherlands and Baker Tilly Belgium. Closing of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory conditions and works council consultation.
“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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13 February 2026
Side-by-side: will acceptance of US minimum taxation standards impact EU competitiveness?
On 5 January 2026, the OECD published the Side-by-Side (SbS) Package. This package complements the OECD Inclusive Framework's model rules aimed at securing global 15% minimum taxation for large multinationals (referred to as "Pillar 2"). These minimum taxation rules have been implemented within the EU with effect from 1 January 2024.
2 February 2026De Brauw appoints Jeroen Kolthof as counsel
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has appointed Jeroen Kolthof as counsel in its Finance & Restructuring practice, effective 1 February 2026.
24 June 2025De Brauw contributes Netherlands chapters to Lexology In-Depth and Lexology Panoramic – Private Equity 2025
De Brauw's chapters in the 14th edition of Lexology In-Depth: Private Equity provide a detailed overview of the market climate 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, Rick van 't Wout and Bob de Waard. The Fundraising
chapter was written by Mariska Enzerink and Abe Stegenga. With a focus on recent trends and developments, Lexology In-Depth offers practical and informed guidance from experienced practitioners in key jurisdictions worldwide.
