AKD offers ‘a fast and practical service with a personal touch’. As a leading independent Dutch firm, it handles large construction projects for domestic and international clients. The practice handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, and has particular experience in disputes, including litigation and arbitration, and also project finance, public-private partnerships (PPPs) and environmental matters. Marc Wintgens , who is recommended for complex construction contracts work, heads the team alongside Sven Billet. Jeanette Luijten focuses on civil engineering law, while Frenk Huisman is recommended for property development.
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Testimonials
‘AKD offers diversity in knowledge of the various aspects of construction, project finance, PFI and real estate’.
‘They are easy accessible, know their stuff and are fun to work with’.
‘Marc Wintgens is very innovative’.
‘Marc Wintgens is first and foremost an excellent lawyer who always provides practical solutions’.
‘AKD provides a very professional team’.
‘They always deliver high quality’.
‘High-quality legal advice in all common matters’.
‘AKD is a critical partner for our legal issues and is able to deploy the right person for the job’.
Key clients
VolkerWessels
DW Partners
Prorail
WDP
DSV
Catella
Green Real Estate
Development Company Greenport Venlo (DCGV)
M&G Real Estate
Crosslane
Philips
Hercuton
Several local government agencies E.g. the municipalities of:• Amsterdam;• Utrecht;• Eindhoven;• Kampen;• Tilburg;• Breda; and• Westland
And the Provinces of• Limburg; Gelderland; and• Zuid-Holland
A large number of Dutch housing cooperatives (e.g. Rochdale, Portaal,Stichting Staedion, Haag Wonen, Stichting Havensteder, Vestia Groep,Woonbedrijf, Stichting Ymere, ’thuis, WonenCentraal and Sint Trudo)
Kaan Architects
Prologis
Vue Cinemas
Epicenter Stockholm
Flow Real Estate
TB3 Investment
Several hospitals including:• Erasmus Medical Centre • Zuyderlandand• Queen Maxima Children Hospital
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLP
Allianz Real Estate GmbH
Netflix
Zalando
Blackstone
DEME Contractors
Work highlights
- Advised VolkerWessels on all legal work with respect to the largest development /redevelopment project in the Netherlands, Strijp S, comprising around 500,000 sqm on a former Philips Electronics site.
- Advised Pannatoni Europe with several projects in the Netherlands, and drafted and negotiated demolition and (integrated) construction contracts for multi-functional build–to suit warehouse facilities, for instance for the development of an ultra-modern logistics distribution centre in Moerdijk of 20,791 sqm’s and the new distribution centre in Ridderkerk, South Rotterdam, of approx. 40,000 sqm.
- Acting as counsel to Blackstone LLP / Flow Real Estate with regard of the redevelopment of the monumental Tripolis building in Amsterdam, for anchor tenant Uber.
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek offers ‘great knowledge of the international construction sector and is able to manage large projects’. The practice is particularly strong in high-profile construction disputes, including litigation and arbitration, and also handles regulatory, corporate and financing work in the construction industry. The team is led by Bommel Van Der Bend, who has considerable experience in European and Dutch public procurement law, and is also appointed as an arbitrator on construction related matters. Stefan Derksen left in February 2021 to launch STAUNCH.
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Testimonials
‘Professional and very competent firm in the field of construction law and litigation, with a valid network of qualified partners’.
‘The team has taken a professional and responsive approach regarding our situation’.
‘I appreciate the effort Edward van Geuns put into resolving our issues, going across all options and giving professional legal advice’.
‘The team brings strong and diverse experience and gives advice relevant to our particular issues, adapted to focus on solutions and achieving positive outcomes’.
‘The quality of experts recommended to support us has been very strong’.
‘Our project is very dynamic and the team have displayed flexibility, commitment and an understanding of construction projects in addition to legal expertise’.
‘Edward van Geuns is smart, strategic, experienced and has an impact when he speaks up’.
‘The DeBrauw Team brought a powerful combination of expertise, experience and construction litigation macro environment insights to the legal issues at hand’.
Key clients
Royal Dutch Shell
Schiphol Airport
Eindhoven Airport
TenneT
McDermott (CB&I)
Port of Rotterdam
PALLAS
SBM Offshore
Gasunie
Ahold Delhaize
ENGIE
VolkerWessels
BAM Group
Tebodin
DSM
VTTI
VOPAK
Novolipetsk Steel Company (NLMK)
Heineken
Work highlights
- Represented Sabah Shell Petroleum Co. Ltd. (Royal Dutch Shell) in high-stakes arbitration related to the construction of a large offshore oil platform.
- Providing Schiphol Airport with strategic advice and assistance with the procurement, tendering, construction and project management of the new pier and terminal.
- Assisting Stichting Voorbereiding PALLAS Reactor /Foundation Preparation PALLAS Reactor with all aspects of its business, including the construction of its Nuclear Research Reactor and Nuclear Health Centre.
HabrakenRutten
An ‘excellent boutique law firm in the construction industry’, HabrakenRutten handles large construction projects from inception to completion. It acts for major developers and construction companies and advises on contentious issues, including litigation and arbitration, as well as advisory matters. Peter Habraken has considerable experience in public-private partnerships (PPPs); Sjoerd Rutten handles disputes for contractors, architects, engineers and project developers; and Henk Raven is recommended for construction-related contract and corporate law. Wouter Haeser joined from Houthoff.
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‘The associates really listen to me as a customer’.
‘Their professional knowledge and attitude and the initiatives they take helps my firm’.
‘The diversity of the team and dedication in their collaboration with me and my team make the firm stand out’.
‘Peter Habraken is outstanding’.
‘Peter Habraken is a construction lawyer who understands his clients’.
‘Peter Habraken is focused on finding the appropriate solution for his client’.
‘Peter Habraken is able to think outside the box with respect to the particular circumstances of the dispute to ensure resolution can be practically reached wherever possible’.
‘Sjoerd Rutten is one of the best litigators in the Dutch construction industry’.
Work highlights
- Advising on the design and construction of the ‘Wonderwoods’ residential tower, featuring the first ‘green’ façade in the Netherlands.
- Assisting a UK-based infrastructure investment fund on its acquisition and financing of the first Dutch ‘compressed air energy storage’ (CAES) project.
- Advising a consortium on the early termination of its PDC contract, for the complete restructuring of the Hoevelaken A1 and A28 Motorways intersection.
Houthoff
The Rotterdam-based construction team at Houthoff is active in many facets of the industry, including construction agreements, litigation, public procurement, project development and financing. The team is headed by Michel Klijn , who is ‘is quick to respond with adequate and practical advice’, and is recommended for transactional and contentious matters. Dolf de Jong specialises in property, contract and notarial law. Counsel Sander van den Boogaart focuses on project financing, PPPs and disputes, and acts for clients in the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors.
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‘Houthoff combines in-depth knowledge and great dedication to provide their clients with high quality and yet very practical advice’.
‘Michel Klijn is very practical, down to earth and accessible’.
‘Michel Klijn is open about his considerations, which gives me, as a client, insight into opportunities and risks’.
‘Sander van den Boogaart has good legal and market knowledge, is modest, practical, works efficiently and delivers what is promised’.
‘Houthoff is a fast responding firm that always delivers excellent legal advice within the periods stipulated’.
‘Their advice is first class and very goal-oriented’.
‘Michel Klijn is quick, precise and very responsive’.
‘I really appreciated their quick approach, the precise advice and their ability to find pragmatic solutions’.
Key clients
Egeria
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
Schiphol Airport
VolkerWessels
Bol.com
BAM
Goodman Group
Greystar
Attero
Dümmen Orange
HagaZiekenhuis (Haga Hospital)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (Dutch National Railways)
Siza
FCC
ARUP
OPCW (Organisation for the Prohibition of ChemicalWeapons)
Waterschap Aa en Maas (Water control board Aa en Maas)
Work highlights
- Appointed by FCC Construcción as its legal counsel on the A9 Badhoevedorp –Holendrecht PFI project.
- Representing Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield in the redevelopment of the Leidsenhage shopping mall in Leidschendam-Voorburg.
- Advising Reggeborgh on the development of two residential towers in the middle of the city centre of The Hague.
Stibbe
Stibbe’s construction practice is led by David Orobio de Castro and Ingmar De Groot, with Orobio de Castro handling a high number of PPP and private finance initiative (PFI) projects, and de Groot recommended for commercial developments. The practice is active across Benelux and has recently advised on industrial heavy plant projects, offshore facilities projects and the construction of several office buildings. It also handles disputes and acts for governments, developers, financiers, contractors and engineers.
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Testimonials
‘Stibbe’s practice is hands-on and dedicated to the job and the client’.
‘Clear management of expectations’.
‘Willing to dive into the deep by thinking via lines of collaboration and expertise’.
‘Not only raising questions and offering alternative solutions to resolve issues, but also providing clear statements and messaging’.
‘Stibbe is and has been an established name in construction and procurement law for many years’.
‘They are easy accessible and have a down to earth attitude, which is valued by people with a technical background’.
‘They are responsive and good listeners’.
‘Ingmar de Groot has an enormous amount of experience in construction issues’.
Key clients
Macquarie Capital
The European Investment Bank (EIB)
Ballast Nedam
Heijmans
Fluor
Jan de Nul
Boskalis
Max Bögl
Zublin
Holland Casino
Bouwfonds Property Development (BPD)
Vrije Universiteit (VU)
TNT/FedEx
Versluys Bouwgroep
Van Oord NBam
KLM
UvA University of Amsterdam (UVA)
Work highlights
- Advised ZuidPlus on the restructuring of the EUR 2bn PPP Project Zuid-As Dok (DBFM).
- Advised the lenders, consisting of a mix of bank lenders and the EIB, in a PFI transaction, providing finance to BAAK Blankenburg-Verbinding B.V. (a consortium consisting of Ballast Nedam, DEME and Macquarie Capital) on reaching financial close in the EUR 1bn A24 Blankenburg connection project.
- Advising Max Bögl and Züblin (Combinatie Herepoort VOF) in connection with the EUR 320m (re-)construction project of the Ringweg Zuid in and around Groningen.
Straatman Koster Advocaten
Straatman Koster Advocaten is a specialist real estate and construction firm which acts for corporate and government clients on projects, developments, transactions and litigation. The team handles mandates across various asset classes, such as office, residential, retail, leisure and logistical. Olivier Vermeulen heads the practice and is recommended for contracts work and disputes. Angela Minderhoud also handles dispute resolution, including litigation and arbitration. Thijs Straatman is recommended for procurement, state aid law and land exploitation.
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Angela Minderhoud ; Thijs Straatman; Frederik Van Nouhuys; Wilfried Koster; Matthijs van Leeuwen
Testimonials
‘Proactive approach, nice and helpful team, with broad knowledge and high capabilities’.
‘Angela Minderhoud is really involved and engaged, and always available’.
‘Clear and transparent communication’.
‘Angela Minderhoud stands out in in her knowledge of construction law and her way of communicating in and outside court is helpful to a come to a solution’.
‘Friendly on a personal basis and firm on the case’.
‘Angela Minderhoud is pleasant to work with and goes the extra mile for the client’.
‘Wilfried Koster provides valuable legal and commercial knowledge of the construction industry’.
‘The firm has a strong practice in the field of construction- and real estate-related dispute resolution’.
Key clients
TenneT TSO
KanAm Grund
Koninklijke Volker Wessels Stevin
Dura Vermeer
Union Investment GmbH
Strukton Group
Synchroon/TBI
Arcadis N.V.
KBC
Strabag
Middin
Syntrus Achmea
Hochtief
Mirus International
Museum Naturalis
Football Club AZ
Woonstad Rotterdam
Future Wind (joint venture of SIF Holding and Pondera Development)
A Lanes A15 (Strukton, Strabag, Ballast Nedam)
Evides
Woonzorg Nederland
Takeda
Vesteda
Van Herk
Demako (Belgium)
Havenbedrijf Rotterdam
Royal Properties Development
Crossing Borders Development
Vano Vastgoed
Back Vastgoed
Work highlights
- Advising TenneT on a major dispute with a contractor regarding the design and build of a 110 Kv cable connection between two cities.
- Advising A-lanes A15 with respect to subcontractor issues regarding the new Botlek Bridge and the highway reconstruction including negotiations and litigation.
- Advising Union Investment in all legal matters regarding the Y-towers project (Covid-19 matters, extra work claims, further legal arrangements with contractor).
CMS
CMS’ construction practice focuses on energy, infrastructure and projects, and handles both contentious and non-contentious matters. It handles the full life-cycle of projects, from tender process, to funding, construction, operation and, when necessary, litigation. Key clients for the firm include contractors, consultants, architects and employers. The team is jointly led by Jeroen Berlage and Arno Moret; Berlage is recommended for civil-construction law and services both domestic and international clients; and Moret represents large construction companies in disputes, including arbitration and litigation.
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Testimonials
‘Jeroen Berlage is energetic and involved’.
Key clients
Tétris Design & Build (part of JLL)
SSI Schäfer GmbH
BBGI Management HoldCo S.a r.l.
Landesbank Saar
Koninklijke BAM Groep N.V.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (Dutch Railways)
AEB
Ballast Nedam N.V.
Global Switch
Janssen de Jong (subsidiary company Hercuton)
Andus Group
Dynniq
Strukton Rail B.V.
Heimstaden B.V.
Work highlights
- Advised South Korean investor Midas International Asset Management Ltd. on the acquisition and financing of the newly constructed Zalando e-fulfilment centre in Bleiswijk.
- Advised Tétris on drafting and negotiating the design & build agreement for the refurbishment of the new EMEA head office for Netflix in Amsterdam.
- Advising the Austrian based firm SSI Schäfer on one of its largest project in the Netherlands.
Croon advocaten
Croon advocaten is ‘a high-quality law firm with very skilled and creative lawyers’. Focusing on construction and procurement, the practice handles advisory matters and disputes, including litigation before the civil courts and Supreme Court, and arbitration before the Arbitration Board for the Building Industry. Areas of focus include construction, PPP and DBFMO contracts, and the practice often acts for public sector clients on large infrastructure projects. The team is led by Daniel Santurio González, Nienke Keus-Goldberg, Birgit Le Haen-De Croon and Georg Huith.
Practice head(s):
Daniel Santurio González; Nienke Keus-Goldberg; Birgit Le Haen-De Croon; Georg Huith
Other key lawyers:
Louisa Engels
Testimonials
‘Croon lawyers characterise themselves by thinking in terms of possibilities instead of impossibilities’.
‘Several employees also have a technical background, which makes them very capable of bridging the gap between technology and legal matters’.
‘Thanks to the extensive experience that the office has gained, they are able to come up with solutions quickly and effectively’.
‘They are nice people on a personal level’.
‘The biggest difference between Croon lawyers and other firms I have worked with is the degree to which the firm is connected to the practical problems and challenges that arise within the projects’.
‘I’ve been working with Croon Advocaten for years now and I am very happy with the work they are doing’.
‘The whole team is very competent and analytic in each situation’.
‘On the one hand they are very pleasant and friendly to work with, but at the same time the information they share is professional, clear and accurate’.
Key clients
The State of The Netherlands Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations
The State of The Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
Corporate Tender Board
The Province of Zuid-Holland
The Province of Flevoland
The Province of Utrecht
Regional public water authority Hollandse Delta
Regional public water authority Schieland en Krimpenerwaard
Regional public water authority Aa en Maas
The City of Amsterdam
The City of The Hague
The City of Utrecht
Foundation Paleis Het Loo National Museum
Netherlands Maritime Technology
Frame Vastgoed
Work highlights
- Advising the Regional Public Water Authority Aa en Maas regarding a the complex €250m water management project ‘Meandering Meuse’.
- Advising Netherlands Maritime Technology on the most suitable type of building contracts and tender procedures regarding the complete Fleet Replacement Program worth €500m.
- Advising Foundation Paleis Het Loo during the construction phase of the €120m renovation and underground expansion of the main palace and its out buildings.
Loyens & Loeff
Loyens & Loeff has notable experience in the construction and real estate sectors and acts for project developers, investors, and construction companies. Jurriaan Van Der Stok, Ynze van der Tempel and counsel Timo Huisman are key practitioners; Huisman is recommended for large residential and commercial projects.
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Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV
Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV has ‘a keen insight in the workings of the central government’ and offers ‘professionals who are realistic and to the point’. It reviews construction contracts and tender documentation for large-scale public infrastructure works across the country. Although well-known for its representation of the Dutch State, the practice also advises high-profile private sector clients on PPP and PFI projects, procurement and disputes. Pieter Stuijt heads the team with considerable experience in litigation and arbitration before the Arbitration Board for Construction. Senior associate Christina Mutinghe is also recommended.
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Christina Mutinghe; Maarten van Rijn ; René Kiers ; Mark Birnage
Testimonials
‘Maarten van Rijn excels in fast, practical thinking’.
‘Maarten van Rijn’s advice is to the point and he delivers under pressure’.
‘Practical arguments are weighed up and taken into account’.
‘We’ve been working with Pels Rijcken for years now and we are extremely satisfied with their work’.
‘We are very impressed with their knowledge capabilities and how they handle each and every situation’.
‘The team is also very good at estimating the chances of winning a procedure’.
‘They are very good lawyers with a lot of experience and knowledge, and are fully dedicated to their work and clients’.
‘They are very apt in providing legal insight on more complicated political and organisational issues’.
Key clients
State of the Netherlands, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (Rijkswaterstaat)
Philips Pension Fund
ExxonMobil/ Esso Nederland B.V.
Galapagos Real Estate Netherlands B.V.
State of the Netherlands, Ministry of Defence
State of the Netherlands, Ministry of Finance
State of the Netherlands, Central Government Real Estate Agency
State of the Netherlands, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy
State of the Netherlands, Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations
Aruba Airport Authority
ProRail
Province of Noord-Holland
Province of South-Holland
Province of Noord-Brabant
Province of Gelderland
City of Amsterdam
City of The Rotterdam
City of The Hague
City of Utrecht
City of Haarlem
De Vries Groep and Feadship Royal de Vries Shipbuilding BV
Feadship – Royal van Lent Shipyard
Rabobank
Siemens
State of the Netherlands, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (Rijkswaterstaat)
Six Advocaten
Independent Dutch boutique firm Six Advocaten has a strong focus on real estate, construction, regulatory and procurement law. The practice continues to advise on the construction of large inner-city redevelopment projects, logistics centres, multi-use buildings, housing and hospitals. It is also active in the infrastructure space, advising government and private sector clients on a range of projects on both the contentious and non-contentious aspects. Fabian Horsting heads the team and is well-versed in litigation.
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Testimonials
‘Working with Six means value for money, quick and high quality legal advice and direct contact with a partner’.
‘You get better quality comparing to the “big” offices, with short lines and efficient and personal communication’.
‘Wouter Post is high quality, practical and very good at complex negotiations’.
‘Wouter Post is a team player, excellent writer and fun to work with’.
‘Very pragmatic and efficient.’
‘Wouter Post is pragmatic and a good negotiator’.
‘Pro-active team with deep knowledge’.
‘Pleasant to work with’.
Key clients
Amrâth Hotels & Restaurants B.V./ De Lelie Vastgoed
AM Vastgoed B.V.
CBRE Development
Ballast Nedam
Municipality of Amsterdam
Calzedonia
Work highlights
- Acting as project counsel to Ballast Nedam in a redevelopment project to create a new integrated food market and a large new urban area, consisting of 1,500 houses, a school and leisure centre at the Market Quarter in Amsterdam.
- Advising and representing De Lelie Vastgoed in matters related to the inner-city development in Utrecht Jaarbeursplein.
- Advising and litigating on behalf of GEM Bloemendalerpolder on urban development program to create 2,750 housing units.
Van Doorne
Offering ‘outstanding knowledge and experience in the real estate and construction sector’, Van Doorne’s multi-disciplinary team includes both civil-law notaries and tax lawyers. It acts for banking, government, investor, and real estate development clients on both non-contentious and contentious matters, including litigation and arbitration. Mark Moolhuizen and Annerie Ploumen co-head the practice; Moolhuizen focuses on international property transactions and project development, whilst Ploumen has considerable experience in inner-city development projects. Associate Jordie Bakker handles commercial and residential projects. Ingeborg Wind-Middel joined from TRIP Advocaten & Notarissen.
Practice head(s):
Mark Moolhuizen; Annerie Ploumen
Other key lawyers:
Jordie Bakker; Rogier Schellaars; Ingeborg Wind-Middel
Testimonials
‘Mark Moolhuizen and his team did an outstanding job’.
‘They are highly knowledgeable, fully committed, flexible with a problem-solving attitude and were there for us 24/7’.
‘Without them we would not have been able to close the deal with such favourable conditions’.
‘The Van Doorne team is very knowledgeable and at the same time very pragmatic and solution-oriented’.
‘They seek constructive dialogue with all parties involved and can quickly switch between multiple disciplines of law’.
‘Mark Moolhuizen is able to connect people and solutions at every level’.
‘Jordi Bakker has a no-nonsense and practical approach to transactions’.
‘We really appreciated the team’s capability to cover a holistic range of services that safely and successfully guided us through the transaction process’.
Key clients
Aberdeen
Albert Schweitzer Hospital
Amphia Hospital
Amstelring
Care Property Invest
Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS)
Cordaan
De Nijs Construction
Eneco
Frasers Property Industrial
Heembouw
Hornbach
LIFE
Niersman Construction Company
Oiltanking Amsterdam
Orpea
PRA Health Sciences
Radboud University Hospital
Retail Estates
Tergooi Hospital
Triginta
Vahstal Construction Company
Xior Student Housing
Zalmhaven CV
Work highlights
- Advised Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis on the sale and (partial) lease back of four office / hospital buildings (410,000 sq ft).
- Advising LIFE NV on the development and sale of the ‘Stationspostgebouw’ building in The Hague.
- Acting for Zalmhaven CV in respect of the development and realisation of the Zalmhaven Tower in Rotterdam.
Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird’s construction offering was significantly bolstered in June 2021 with the arrival of new practice head Andrea Chao from Simmons & Simmons. The practice focuses on construction and procurement law, and has experience in circular economy, utility, water, infrastructure and energy projects. It handles both non-contentious and contentious matters, including litigation.
Practice head(s):
Andrea Chao
Testimonials
‘What makes Andrea Chao unique is her involvement and commitment’.
‘Andrea Chao goes the extra mile and is determined to deliver’.
‘You can sense that Andrea Chao has a passion for construction law’.
‘Andrea Chao delivers hands-on and practical advice and stands out from competitors’.
‘Highly motivated and experienced lawyers’.
‘Committed to project results and the strategic goals of our organisation’.
‘What stand out in working with Andrea Chao is her knowledge of the sector not only from a legal point of view, which is excellent, but also from a practical and workable point of view’.
‘Andrea Chao understands both the position of a principal as well as that of a contractor and is more than capable of connecting these parties both legally and cooperatively’.
Key clients
Rijkswaterstaat (Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure)
Municipality of Amsterdam
Dutch grid connector Alliander
Province of Limburg
Water Authority Rijnland
Circular Industries BV
Veolia Industries BV
Pfalzsolar GmbH
TechnoExport Storage, a.s. (Czech constructor of large capacity storage tanks within the oil & gas sector)
Chemoprojekt, a.s., (Czech constructor of oil & gas facilities)
Green Create B.V. (developer of manure-to-value plants)
Vollers GmbH – a German cacao distributor that is building a cacao warehouse in the Port of Amsterdam
Work highlights
- Advising Pfalzsolar GmbH on all its Dutch legal work relating to the development of solar PV projects in the Netherlands, including a 60 mWp project in Terneuzen.
- Advising Rijkswaterstaat (Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure) on its investment in new technologies for circular overpasses from TRL 3-5 up to 7-9.
- Advising the Municipality of Amsterdam on the contracting strategy using collaborative contracting forms for the renovation of several historical bridges and quays in the busiest part of Amsterdam (Oranje Loper).
Dentons
Dentons’ construction and projects team has a focus on infrastructure, energy and industrial projects, as well as commercial real estate. The team leans on its international network for support in cross-border work and the construction practice is supported by the firm’s real estate, regulatory, permitting, corporate and tax practitioners. Bas van Schouwenburg heads the group with 25 years’ experience and is recommended for construction agreements, litigation and arbitration. Bram Braat has considerable experience in procurement matters.
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Testimonials
‘Bas van Schouwenburg is professionally excellent’.
‘Bas van Schouwenburg is accurate and will stay calm in any situation’.
‘Bram Braat read quickly and thoroughly in the case and gave us excellent advice’.
‘Bram Braat shows personal attention and interest’.
‘Bram Braat often takes the initiative himself to ask about the progress of the case’.
‘Well-balanced team with seniors and junior lawyers, who provide high level and practical advice’.
‘Their general knowledge of the building and construction sector seems very broad and detailed’.
‘Bas van Schouwenburg is very dedicated and accurate in the way he handles the case’.
Key clients
Adyen N.V.
Alliance Healthcare
Almelose Woningstichting Beter Wonen
Ricardo Rail
Beulco GmbH & Co. KG
BPD Ontwikkeling B.V.
Comol5.vof
Compass Datacenters Inc.
CTF Amsterdam
Cushman & Wakefield / DZAP
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Gemeente Capelle aan den IJssel
H&M Hennes & Mauritz Netherlands B.V.
Hollandia Group
Du Prie Vastgoedontwikkeling B.V.
Imbema Group
Impact Vastgoed
Jacobs UK Ltd.
Joh. Mourik & Co Holding B.V.
Klépierre Nederland B.V.
KWS Infra B.V.
Leyten Bouwplan Ontwikkeling B.V.
Maarsen Groep
McCain Foods Holland B.V.
Nederlandse Vereniging van Makelaars
Pinnacle Holding
Prowinko Nederland B.V.
Stichting Woonstad Rotterdam
TAV Airport Holding CO
TBI Holdings / Croonwolter&dros / Mobilis
Unibail Rodamco Westfield
Union Investment Real Estate GmbH
Visser & Smit Hanab B.V.
Wester IJ-Dock C.V.
Wonderwoods Development B.V.
Work highlights
- Assisted Pinnacle Holding in reviewing existing construction contracts and in the negotiations with contractors.
- Assisted Alliance Healthcare in drafting the contracts for the development, realisation and lease of a customised distribution centre in the Netherlands.
- Assisted TAV Airport Holding CO in a major ongoing project in Almaty for the development and construction of a new airport terminal in Almaty.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper’s construction team handles contracts, litigation, financing and regulatory work. It advises on large construction and infrastructure projects, and has recently been advising clients on the European energy transition. Under the leadership of Janet Meesters, the practice handles contentious and non-contentious matters, and acts for contractors, engineers, consultants, suppliers and contracting entities. Meesters has recently been advising on environmental social governance (ESG) matters as they relate to procurement.
Practice head(s):
Janet Meesters
Other key lawyers:
Rutger Oranje; Leen van der Marel; Hans-Mark Giezen
Testimonials
‘Janet Meesters is very skilled; she knows the business, is an excellent communicator and is reliable in meeting deadlines’.
‘The team has a great track record in construction law suits and providing legal advice for tendering’.
‘Janet Meesters understands construction delay issues, is a great lawyer and a very pleasant person’.
‘DLA possess a large range of legal services in the construction business’.
‘They think proactively and are conscious about our weaker points in a contractual or litigation fight.
‘They always try to pinpoint a solution to overcome weaker points’.
‘Janet Meesters understands the art of adapting to different situations’.
‘With DLA, we have a partner and a team that is always available’.
Kennedy Van der Laan
Kennedy Van der Laan’s construction, real estate and procurement team handles the full life-cycle of construction projects, from acquisition, to zoning and planning, development, management and disposal. It is particularly active in the hospitality, housing, fashion and retail sectors. Richard-Jan Roks and Nico Jacobs head the practice, with Roks recommended for civil-construction and procurement law, and Jacobs handling real estate developments and transactions.
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Testimonials
‘Very experienced in construction and always helpful in advising our company on legal matters’.
‘Even in urgent cases, Kennedy van der Laan is there to support us’.
‘Richard-Jan Roks is our “go-to-person” in case of legal issues in the construction industry’.
‘We can always count on Richard-Jan Roks with his experience and up to date legal knowledge’.
‘Expertise in the field of energy and real estate’.
‘Large practice with expert people’.
‘Accessible and there for you.’
‘ Richard-Jan Roks is accurate and very knowledgeable about this area’.
Key clients
Port of Amsterdam
Schiphol Airport
AEW Europe
Raiffeisen Bank
AviaRent Invest
Primonial REIM
Heimstaden
Via Outlets
Fairtree Capital
Blauwhoed
Fred Development
IQNN Vastgoed
Vink Bouw
SADC
Conservatorium Hotel
NEOO
Landal Greenparks
Marriott Hotels
Accor
Mövenpick
Clink Hostels
HR Hotel Group
PPHE Hotel Group
A&O Hostels
Keolis Nederland
Ymere
De Key
De Alliantie
Eigen Haard
Omnia Wonen
Gakon Kassen- en verwarmingsindustrie
Sligro
Vodafone Ziggo
Nike Europe
Swarovski
J.P. van Eesteren
Volker Wessels
MACE
Bouwbedrijf De Nijs
Weboma
Rijnboutt
MVDRV
Neutelings Riedijk
Work highlights
- Assisting the Dutch construction / development company Vink Bouw with a number of high-profile developments in Amsterdam and Delft.
- Representing the Dutch Auschwitz Committee successfully in several legal proceedings.
- Represented Port of Amsterdam in a court proceedings regarding the sale and re-development of an old part of the Amsterdam Harbour.
Lexence
The real estate, construction and development team at Lexence handles a range of construction and real estate matters. It handles residential and commercial projects and acts for large developers, contractors, lenders and private equity parties. Bob Bekker heads the team and is recommended for transactions, large-scale area developments and litigation.
Practice head(s):
Bob Bekker
Other key lawyers:
Jan-Willem Raadgever; Bas Martens; Jan Hockx; Stephan Westera; Vincent Boumans
Key clients
Rabo Real Estate Group / Bouwfonds REIM
Volker Wessels
Kroonenberg Groep
Steigenberger
NSI
Deutsche Bank (DWS)
Klépierre
HansaInvest
Achmea
Bouwinvest
Goodman
Annexum
De Hoge Dennen
BNP Paribas REIM
Schiphol
CBRE Global Investors
ASR
Slokker
Van Herk Groep
Forma Fund
Triuva
Shurgard
Dura Vermeer N.V.
Stena Realty
BPD Ontwikkeling
Amvest
MEAG Munich ERGO REIM
Vastint
Rosenbaum
Intergamma
Elizen Vastgoed
ReShape
Rochdale
Hurks Bouw
Hannover Leasing
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (Dutch Railways)
Orange Capital Partners
NautaDutilh
The real estate and infrastructure group at NautaDutilh is particularly strong in project development and acts for owners and developers. It has considerable experience in PPP, and greenfield and brownfield development of industrial working spaces. The team is jointly led by David van Ee, Arief Van Rhee and Kees Koetsier. Van Ee is recommended for procurement and construction projects, and is well versed in litigation.
Practice head(s):
David van Ee; Arief van Rhee; Kees Koetsier
Key clients
ABN AMRO
Automatic Signal
BinckBank
Municipality of Amsterdam
Koninklijke BAM Groep
BNG
Expeditors
European Investment Bank (EIB)
Siemens Nederland
Siemens Energy
Siemens Healthcare
Pathé
Cathexis
PM Group
ThyssenKrupp
Neste Oil
Cerner
Macquarie
Office for Metropolitan Architecture (O.M.A)
John Sisk & Son Ltd
Automatic Signal
M.A.N. Energy
Nouryon
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Econocom
Allianz Nederland
KVT
Work highlights
- Advising Neste on a €1.5bn renewable fuel expansion project.
- Advising a consortium of lenders on the €1bn development of the A9 Badhoevedorp – Holendrecht.
- Advising ThyssenKrupp on the development of a feedstock terminal in the Moermansk region.
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright’s infrastructure team has a strong focus on project finance and PPP work. It also handles construction contracts and agreements, operational matter, public procurement and land rights issues. Daphne Broerse heads the team with a background in administrative and civil law, she is particularly active in the energy sector.
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A solid “big firm”‘.
‘Know their stuff’.
‘We work with Daphne Broerse and Annemarie Ver Loren van Themaat-Creutzberg and appreciate the service they provide together’.
‘Knowledgeable, experienced, nimble, flexible, with good product delivery’.
‘Very pleasant to work with’.
‘Good collaborative approach.’
Key clients
Ballast Nedam Concessies
Heijmans Nederland
John Laing
Macquarie Capital
TBI PPP
Dura Vermeer
DEME Group
BBGI
Ørsted
Wavin
Emerald Kalama Chemicals
Strukton
Sandvik Santrade Ltd
WE I Netherlands B.V.
Dijkhuis Vastgoed Management B.V.
ING Bank NV
BNP Paribas
Work highlights
- Advising Sunrock Investments BV on several solar energy projects, both rooftop and ground mounted.
- Advising Fresh Trading Ltd. on the acquisition of land rights for and the construction and operation of a new juice terminal in the Port of Rotterdam.
- Advising Lenders to the RIVM SPC on all aspects of the RIVM DBFMO project in the Netherlands.
Rozemond Advocaten
Rozemond Advocaten is a niche construction law firm with a focus on disputes and procurement. It acts for contractors, architects, consulting engineers and project management agencies, and has considerable litigation experience. Rob Bleeker is a recommended practitioner.
Severijn Hulshof Advocaten
Boutique construction and procurement law specialist Severijn Hulshof Advocaten is active in the infrastructure and commercial sectors. It acts for contractors, engineers and architects on non-contentious and contentious matters, including litigation. Leendert van den Berg, Joost Haest, Erik Gierman and Hein Stroeve head the team.
Practice head(s):
Leendert van den Berg; Joost Haest; Erik Gierman; Hein Stroeve
Testimonials
‘The team unites all disciplines of construction law at a high level’.
‘Reaction time is very short so that adequate action remains possible in the case of deadlines’.
‘Experts, partners and associates make sure that even the contributions of juniors are verified and up to the outstanding level of competence of the firm’.
‘Contacts are pleasant, and everyone is enthusiastic and friendly’.
‘Leendert van den Berg is always available and has a hands-on mentality, which he combines with great knowledge in the field of construction law’.
‘Leendert van den Berg is a great negotiator and is able to make legally complex projects accessible and understandable for his clients’.
‘They understand construction clients and the issues they face and are able to build client service teams with the specialties needed to address the legal issues upfront and when needed’.
‘The individuals I have worked with are able to assist and serve clients and consultants in a straight forward relaxed professional manner’.
Sight Advocaten
Sight Advocaten is a construction boutique that is well known in the market for contentious work. It acts for construction companies, project developers, investors and public authorities on a range of development issues. Saskia Könemann focuses on construction and procurement law and has particular experience of litigation involving contract documents. Sebastiaan Sellenraad handles civil real estate law and has experience in inner-city developments.
Practice head(s):
Saskia Könemann; Sebastiaan Sellenraad
Testimonials
‘Hard-working team.’
‘Our Lawyer works hard and puts effort into the cases we are working on’.
‘Saskia Könemann makes the difference; she had deep insight regarding the specific details of contracts in the construction world’.
‘Lean and mean organisation, very fit for purpose’.
‘Sebastiaan Sellenraad is great from a legal and commercial perspective’.
‘Professional, pragmatic and outstandingly facilitating’.
‘Sebastiaan Sellenraad gets the job done and has time for a laugh doing it’.
‘Sebastiaan Sellenraad handles the pressure of negotiations and closing very well’.
Key clients
VolkerWessels Vastgoed B.V.
VolkerWessels Logistics Development B.V.
Unifore Real Estate
Simmons & Simmons
Real estate partner Luc Cohen heads the construction team at Simmons & Simmons, which is recommended for project development, construction tenders, and litigation and arbitration. Key clients include developers, contractors, authorities, consortia and lenders and investors. Managing associate Andrea Chao left for Bird & Bird.
Practice head(s):
Luc Cohen
Key clients
Hines
90 North Real Estate Partners LLP
Danone
SAS ATREAM
Blauwhoed Projectontwikkeling
NIBC
Meijer Realty Partners
Savills Investment Management
Vopak/Gasunie
RE-N Produktion ApS/RE-N Technology BV
Macquarie
Movement Real Estate / Van Deursen Group
National Recovery Program Bureau (Sint Maarten)
Work highlights
- Assisting Hines in various construction and project development related works in relation to the acquired logistic parks ABC Westland and Fresh Park Land.
- Following advice on the acquisition of CenterParcs Port Zélande, Hampton by Hilton and CenterPracs De Eemhof, advised ATREAM SAS on various construction-related issues related to the parks and to the refurbishment of the park and its cottages.
Van der Feltz Advocaten
Van der Feltz Advocaten is a boutique firm base in The Hague which specialises in public, civil, environmental and construction law. It handles advisory matters and disputes, including arbitration and Supreme Court litigation. Marc Houweling heads the team and handles contracting and litigation matters, while senior associate Susanne van de Pest is recommended for lease and construction law.
Practice head(s):
Marc Houweling
Other key lawyers:
Susanne van de Pest
Testimonials
‘Van der Feltz has shown not only in-depth knowledge of specific (fields of) laws and regulations, but also the ability to integrate insights from various fields into their advice’.
‘Willingness to cooperate internally and a focus on our goals as a customer’.
‘They are easy to get in contact with and feel really committed to our project’.
‘In our project, they have shown the pros and cons of various options, creating an open discussion on the best way forward’.
‘On a personal level they are able to connect to people by listening to their concerns’.
‘Small team, great advice, fast and accurate, a no-nonsense boutique law-firm’.
‘Great value for money’.
‘Susanne van de Pest and Marc Houweling have a hands-on mentality, they are accurate and provide practical advice’.
Key clients
Municipalities of (i.a.): Zoetermeer , Delft, Dordrecht, Midden-Delfland, Wassenaar, Bunnik, De Bilt, Rijswijk, Soest, Voorschoten, Pijnacker-Nootdorp, Altena, Barendrecht, Brielle, Enkhuizen, Gooise Meren, Medemblik, Molenlanden, Weststellingwerf
Koninklijke BAM group
Boele & van Eesteren B.V.
Heijmans group
Dura Vermeer Groep N.V.
Boele & van Eesteren B.V.
Heijmans group
Province of South Holland
Bébouw Midreth B.V.