Michiel Huizinga and Pierre-Olivier Mahieu join Jones Day as partners in Corporate Practice
Dr. Michiel Huizinga and Pierre-Olivier Mahieu have joined Jones Day as partners in the Corporate Practice. Dr. Huizinga is based in the Frankfurt Office and Mr. Mahieu is based in the Brussels Office.
Jones Day's global Corporate Practice encompasses M&A and Private Equity. In the last five years, the Firm has advised clients on more than 3,000 M&A transactions collectively valued at $1.5 trillion, and many of the world's leading private equity funds are counseled by Jones Day in the full range of corporate transactions.
"Michiel and Pierre-Olivier have several decades of combined experience working as respected corporate lawyers in Europe, serving as the lead attorneys on some of the most valuable M&A deals and private equity transactions in the EU," said Vica Irani, Co-Leader of the Firm's Corporate Practice. "This depth of experience is an important addition to our group's European capabilities and I am pleased to welcome them to Jones Day."
Michiel Huizinga
Dr. Huizinga's practice focuses on the representation of private equity companies in complex cross-border transactions. He also regularly advises infrastructure funds and companies on M&A transactions. Dr. Huizinga recently advised Brookfield Private Equity, Charterhouse Capital, Centerbridge Partners, and Advent International on various M&A projects.
"Michiel is very well-networked in the European and German private equity markets, he is strong in acquisitions, and his team-first personality also fits well with us," said Ansgar Rempp, Jones Day's Partner-In-Charge of Germany. "This is an important step in the expansion and strengthening of our German private equity practice, one of our long-term strategic goals."
Pierre-Olivier Mahieu
Mr. Mahieu has 30 years of experience advising clients in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and equity capital market transactions. He has worked on a number of significant deals in the banking, fintech, life insurance, retail, aerospace, and energy industries, and he has been recognized by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 for his excellence in negotiating and closing important corporate transactions. Mr. Mahieu counsels both local and international clients on Belgian, European, and cross-border transactions.
Mr. Mahieu recently advised a European financial institution in an acquisition of two payment solutions providers from a number of EU banks, the acquisition of a €3.3 billion life insurance portfolio by a Belgian insurance company, the sale of a motorcycle parts distributor to a U.S.-based engineering products company, and a capital raise of €40 million for a Belgian industrial machine health company.
"Pierre-Olivier is a highly respected corporate and M&A lawyer here in Brussels and is regarded as one of the leading senior dealmakers in our region," said Alexandre Verheyden, Partner-in-Charge of the Firm's Brussels Office. "Pierre-Olivier's arrival at Jones Day strengthens our team of corporate lawyers who are experienced in local, European, and international transactions, including M&A, capital markets, and private equity deals. I am delighted to welcome him to our office and look forward to his contributions to the Firm."
Mr. Mahieu earned an undergraduate degree from Facultés Universitaires Saint-Louis, a law degree from Université Catholique de Louvain, and an LLM degree from the University of Virginia. He is fluent in French, Dutch, English, and Spanish, and has a basic knowledge of Mandarin.
"Jones Day's transactional practice has an excellent reputation and the Firm has advised on some of the most significant M&A and private equity transactions in recent years," said Dr. Huizinga. "This global leadership in corporate transactions and the strong culture of focusing on client service excellence were very compelling draws to join Jones Day," added Mr. Mahieu.
