Houthoff‘s construction practice handles a mix of development projects and disputes and is well-versed in advising employers and contractors on complex procurement and regulatory issues. On the contentious side, the team is adept at Supreme Court litigation as well as arbitration. Practice head Michel Klijn advises clients on construction, procurement, and contract law issues within projects and disputes. Sander van den Boogaart focuses on construction contracts, while Dolf de Jong brings notarial expertise to construction projects and investments.
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- ‘Olav de Wit is a smart and pragmatic lawyer. He is an excellent advisor and trial lawyer, and is able to keep his head cool under pressure.’
- ‘Michel Klijn's team is top notch. Michel and his team have expert knowledge of construction and procurement law, which they combine with a deep understanding of the client's business.’
- ‘Michel Klijn is an authority in his field in the Netherlands, understands all elements of construction projects, not only from a legal perspective but also technically. Sander van de Boogaart is hands-on, professional and delivers quality work.’
- ‘Michel Klijn and his team are one of the go to practices for large and complex construction projects and disputes. They differentiate themselves from other practices by their collaborative approach and professional and high quality service.’
- 'Alexander Feenstra's analytical skills and ability to process complex documentation with speed and precision were instrumental to our project.’
- ‘The team stands out for its ability to combine deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic and collaborative approach.'
Key clients
- Greystar
- RDW
- The Dutch National Police
- Royal Schiphol Airport
- Dutch National Railways
- Evides
- Attero
- Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment
- Erasmus Academic Hospital
- Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
- Egeria
- Goodman Group
Work highlights
Advised Greystar on the construction of the Waldorp Four project in The Hague, consisting of 1,171 new rental homes.
Advised RDW and the Dutch Police on the construction of their 138 ha, €500m national Mobility & Infrastructure Test Centre.
Advised the Municipality of Hilversum on a major construction and redevelopment project for the city’s station area.
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Practice head
Michel Klijn
Other key lawyers
Dolf de Jong; Alexander Feenstra; Sander van den Boogaart; Olav de Wit