AKD‘s real estate team regularly advises clients across the sector on matters ranging from development and construction to acquisition and disposals. The firm particularly stands out for assisting leading international retailers. Practice head Steven Ongena and key contact Pol Cools both focus their real estate practice on transactional work and litigation, often acting for large corporates and governments as well as retailers. Former leading associate at Clifford Chance Ruben Vermang joined the firm as partner in January 2025.
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Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Steven Ongena
Other key lawyers
Pol Cools; Ruben Vermang