The Legal 500

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Within Commercial litigation , Lexence is a third tier firm,

Lexence ‘applies a practical approach without neglecting proper attention to legal detail’, and is well known for its property and construction litigation experience. The departure of Chris de Bres was somewhat balanced by the addition of corporate litigator Timo Jansen from Eversheds Faasen. Jansen ‘gets really involved in a matter to give the right advice. At the same time he stays cool and analytical in order to look at a case from a distance’.

Within Corporate and M&A, tier 4

Lexence provides ‘a very practical approach, hands-on experience and value for money’, particularly on mid-market deals. Highlights included advising on the share sale of Hyves to Telegraaf Media Group, and Health City’s acquisition of Basic Fit. Luc Habets is ‘a seasoned M&A lawyer who gets thing done by adding a human approach’. Michiel van Schooten ‘can be tough but also knows when to strike a deal’, and associate Diederick de Boer also attracts praise.

Within Employment , Lexence is a third tier firm,

Lexence provides ‘solid, pragmatic advice’ to clients such as Electrabel, Alliander and De Persgroep. Floor Damen and Mark Keuss specialise in collective dismissals, while Judith Schulp acts for corporates.

Within Environment and planning, Lexence is a second tier firm,

Lexence handles environmental and planning issues, including litigation on real estate and major infrastructure projects. Clients include real estate investors such as Wereldhave and Slokker Vastgoed. Arthur Kaspers heads the team, which includes Michael Klijnstra and newly promoted partner Aike Kamphuis.

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Within Real estate , Lexence is a second tier firm,

Lexence has been advising the government on real estate projects in the Netherlands, such as agribusiness venture Greenport Venlo and the Zuidas business district. It also acted for Dutch investment company Wereldhave on acquiring five shopping malls from Unibail-Rodamco. Taco de Lange, Menno van Groningen, Tomas Steenmetser and Ferry van Schoonhoven are recommended. The team hired Bob Bekker and Imke van Loon from Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V., while Aike Kamphuis was promoted to partner.