I am a corporate partner specialised in the full spectrum of private M&A.
I am an Amsterdam-based corporate partner and have been practising since 2010. I act for both buy and sell side, strategic parties, sponsors and investors and focus on complex transactions like (international) investment strategies, carve-outs, spin-offs and (multi-party, multi-role) joint ventures.
I have ample experience in transactions in the energy sector (both hydrocarbons, renewables and other sustainability initiatives). Having worked as in-house counsel for two years at a Dutch manufacturer for offshore oil & gas equipment, and being seconded to the Dutch market-leading developer of ground-mounted and floating solar farms, I also have broad experience in the development of energy projects.
My recent work includes:
- Advising Wayland Holding on the sale of Wayland Energy (heat) to Yeager, a portfolio company of Pioneer Partners
- Advising GroenLeven/BayWa r.e. in 10+ sales of Netherlands-based solar parks
- Advising Renewi on various participations, including in its cooperation with Nordsol and Shell in the development of the first Netherlands-based Bio-LNG plant
- Advising Fagron on its acquisition of Curaphar
- Advising Distro Energy, a subsidiary of the Rotterdam Port Authority, on various corporate and regulatory matters
- Advising a heat company on its acquisition of the Schiebroek Heat Project
- Advising a sustainability fund in the sale of its participation in a portfolio of Italy-based wind parks (lead counsel)
- Advising a family owned, Dutch based, globally active TIC company on its majority acquisition of a horticulture specialist
- Advising a downstream hydrocarbon cooperative in the set up of its EV charger joint venture
- Advising a globally active tank operator on the divesture of its agencies division
What others say…
Geert de Nijs is highly recommended. He listens to the client and tries to get the deal done without overcomplicating things but with a keen eye on the important aspects of the matter. The availability of him is excellent.
Geert de Nijs has exceptional knowledge within the energy sector and understand his client's needs.
Geert de Nijs supports projects in an excellent manner: he is not only strong and creative on the strict legal merits but also has a good eye for dimensions such as the relationship between shareholders and its possible evolution over the years, which is equally invaluable advice.
