Mariska specialises in financial markets regulation, covering both advisory and transactional matters. Mariska has a specific focus on private equity-related matters.

She regularly advises fund managers, asset managers and investment firms 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.

Mariska has been named a rising star in the Investment Funds practice by Legal 500 for four consecutive years (2019-2022)

Her recent work includes advising:

• 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