Mr Sven Billet > AKD > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

AKD boasts a strong advisory construction practice based across the Benelux region, enabling it to collaborate closely with teams in Belgium and Luxembourg on cross-border projects. The firm regularly handles landmark construction projects and is supported by its strong real estate and project finance operations. As part of its advisory work, the team assists with contract drafting, developments and redevelopments and financing. Practice head Sven Billet leads the team and assists on various construction mandates. Marc Wintgens is praised for his expertise and advises large construction companies and government bodies on a range of complex construction contracts. Frenk Huisman focuses on transactions, Julian Versmissen largely assists developers in projects, and Sander Engels handles both construction and procurement law matters. The practice has a separate energy team led by Marjolein Dieperink, which enables the firm to advise on renewable energy projects including offshore energy, carbon capture and storage and solar projects.

With a large real estate practice, AKD utilises its size to advise on a wide array of real estate matters, from joint ventures to M&A. The team is well equipped to handle cross-border issues, often collaborating with the firm’s teams in Belgium and Luxembourg. The team is led by civil notary Sven Billet, who focuses on project development. Key practitioners include Taco de Lange, who is a well-respected notary and often assists international clients and investors, Frenk Huisman, who focuses on multidisciplinary and international transactions, and Marc Wintgens, who handles complex real estate negotiations and contracts for large construction companies, government bodies and hospitals. Floris Van Westrhenen is noted for his expertise in rental law and project development disputes. Joost Kil also assists with commercial real estate transactions. Wouter de Vries left the firm in January 2023.