Van Doorne is a notable advisor on contentious and non-contentious issues impacting residential, healthcare, energy, and logistics projects. Its contentious practice is led by Mark Moolhuizen, who excels in handling litigation and arbitration concerning construction contracts. Fellow co-lead Jordie Bakker focuses on the construction of domestic and international assets. Co-head Nicole Soliana centres her practice on contract and liability law, acting for property developers, contractors, investors and government authorities.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Van Doorne has all the disciplines in-house that may intersect with construction law, enabling them to consistently provide tailor-made solutions without the need to involve other firms.’
- ‘Mark Moolhuizen and Jan ter Meer are two outstanding construction law attorneys. They are approachable, think creatively alongside you, and consistently achieve the desired results.’
- ‘Van Doorne’s practice distinguishes itself through a combination of exceptional legal expertise and a pragmatic, solution-driven approach. The team consistently delivers high-quality advice and demonstrates a deep understanding of complex matters.’
- ‘Jordie Bakker and team are exceptional in their field. They combine strong negotiation skills with strategic insight and an unwavering focus on client objectives. Their ability to simplify complex issues, provide clear guidance, and challenge us to think beyond the obvious adds significant value to our projects.’
- ‘Van Doorne’s construction practice stands out for senior involvement, pragmatic advice, and very fast responsiveness. They partner closely with us and help us prioritise actions that move a project forward.’
- ‘Mark Moolhuizen and Martijn Kok stand out for hands-on senior attention and the ability to turn complex issues into clear next steps. I value their pragmatic, advice, speed, and calm leadership when timelines compress. The team runs fast, stays practical, and remains available when needed.’
Key clients
- Coebax Groep B.V.
- Rituals Cosmetics
- Heembouw
- Stichting Groene Hart Ziekenhuis
- Stichting Pantein
- Stichting Waterweg Wonen
- VUE Cinemas
- Mojo Live Nation
- Dudok Real Estate
- Stichting Slingeland Ziekenhuis
- Eurostar International Ltd.
- Archipel Scholen & Onze Wijs
Work highlights
Advised Coebax Groep B.V. and Lister Buildings B.V. on all construction issues linked to the IKDB integrated area development in ’s-Hertogenbosch.
Advised Stichting Pantein on the complex phased demolition and new construction of one of its existing residential care centres.
Advised Heembouw on a range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters, including the construction of a logistics facility in Aalsmeer.
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Practice head
Mark Moolhuizen; Jordie Bakker; Nicole Soliana
Other key lawyers
Jan ter Meer; Martijn Kok