MikeJansen

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Mike Jansen has almost 30 years of experience in public and private M&A, private equity, joint ventures, and venture capital transactions, as well as in corporate advisory work, including governance issues. His clients include U.S. and European multinationals; companies in the energy, mining, and infrastructure (EMI) industry; and large and mid-size domestic corporations.

Prior to joining Jones Day in 2016, Mike worked for 21 years at a global law firm, serving as its managing partner and chairman of the Amsterdam board for five of those years. He also served as member of the international non-executive board of the firm.

Mike's experience includes: representing LUKOIL in the acquisition of the Verolma Groep (which constituted the entrance of LUKOIL in the Dutch market); representing SHV Energy in the $170 million acquisition of the LPG businesses (Pinnacle Propane, LLC, Alliant Gas, LLC, and Pinnacle Propane Express, LLC) of U.S.- listed American Midstream Partners, as well as in the auction sale of Primagaz Nederland to DCC Energy; representing Fairstar Heavy Transport in the hostile takeover by Dockwise White Marlin; representing Dover Cooperation in the acquisition of certain parts of NXP Semiconductors; and representing Alcoa in the sale of two bauxite mines and a hydro energy dam (Brokopondo Dam) to the State of Suriname.

Mike is a member of the European Venture Capital Association, the International Bar Association, and the Dutch Bar Association (NOvA). He also serves on the board and is a member of various corporate, cultural, and charity organizations.

Experience

  • Eastman sells adhesives resins business product lines for $1 billionJones Day is advising Eastman Chemical Company in the $1 billion sale of its adhesives resins assets and business to Synthomer plc.
  • Smithers acquires SspJones Day advised The Smithers Group in the acquisition of Red Knot B.V. and SSP Analytical Services B.V., providers of loading and discharge supervision, weight / tallying control, sampling, sample preparation and laboratory testing and trade verification services.
  • SHV Energy forms joint venture with KEW Technology to develop renewable dimethyl ether (rDME) production plantsJones Day is advising SHV Energy N.V. in the formation of a joint venture with KEW Technology to form Circular Fuels Ltd., which will leverage KEW's proprietary advanced gasification technology to develop renewable dimethyl ether (rDME) production plants worldwide. Circular Fuels Ltd will be set up by SHV Energy and KEW Technology with the intention of being transferred to SHV Energy and UGI International's industry joint venture as soon as that is established.
  • SHV Energy N.V sold Primagaz Nederland to DCC EnergyJones Day advised SHV Energy N.V. in the sale of Primagaz Nederland to DCC Energy.
  • Alcoa transfers Afobaka Hydroelectric Works to Republic of SurinameJones Day advised Alcoa Corporation in the transfer of the Afobaka Hydroelectric Works to the Republic of Suriname.
  • DAS acquires majority of insurance portfolios from Stichting Schaderegelingskantoor voor RechtsbijstandverzekeringJones Day advised DAS Holding N.V. in the acquisition of the majority of insurance portfolios from Stichting Schaderegelingskantoor voor Rechtsbijstandverzekering ("SRK") through an asset deal.
  • Successor B.V., Management Drives B.V., and Management Drives management sell stake to Quadrum CapitalJones Day represented Successor B.V., Management Drives B.V., and the Management Drives management in connection with their investment in Management Drives by Quadrum Capital.
  • Genpact sells part of its Netherlands operations to managementJones Day advised Genpact Resourcing Services B.V. and Genpact Consulting Services B.V. in its sale of shares of part of its Netherlands operations to its management.
  • SHV Energy acquires propane businesses of American Midstream Partners for $170 millionJones Day advised SHV Energy N.V. in the $170 million acquisition of the propane businesses (Pinnacle Propane, LLC, Alliant Gas, LLC and Pinnacle Propane Express, LLC) of American Midstream Partners, LP (“AMID”).

    • The following represents experience acquired prior to joining Jones Day.

    Represented LUKOIL in the acquisition of the Verolma Groep (which constituted the entrance of LUKOIL into the Dutch market).

    Represented Mr. H.J. Cruijff in his position as a member of the supervisory board of AFC Ajax and in subsequent legal procedures.

    Represented Fairstar Heavy Transport in the hostile takeover by Dockwise White Marlin.

    Represented Cargill in the purchase of the animal nutrition business of Provimi.

    Represented Dover Cooperation in the acquisition of certain parts of NXP Semiconductors.

    Represented ADG Dienstengroep S.E. with respect to the purchase and (governance) restructuring of a number of organizations in the home care business.

    Represented Swiss-listed Agta Record in the acquisition of Toegangstechniek B.V., which was part of the estate of Royale Imtech N.V. that went bankrupt in August 2015.

    Advised U.S.-listed company Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation on the acquisition of the Dutch company Xsens B.V.

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    December 2017 Jones Day Publications

    EuroResource—Deals and Debt | December 2017

    March 2017 Commentaries

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    September 2016 Jones Day Publications

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    August 2016 Jones Day Publications

    EuroResource—Deals and Debt

    Speaking Engagements

    • October 14, 2016
      Crisis Management: Prepare for the Unexpected

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