Dentons‘ construction practice group acts as international counsel on cross-border construction mandates. A core area of focus is renewable energy projects involving solar, biomass, BESS, wind, and hydrogen technologies, while the team is also well-versed in infrastructure projects and PPP agreements. Practice head Başak Küçük is experienced in handling international construction matters and project development. Küçük focuses on the renewable energy sector and often advises clients on the development of sustainable projects as well as FIDIC-related queries. Ian McGrath left the firm in 2025.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘I am provided with sharp and extensive advice and solutions for the legal matters that come up within the infrastructure projects of my company. They absolutely deserve an 'A' for collaboration.’
- ‘An ability to seamlessly handle cross-border matters and ensure compliance with both local and international requirements. What I found particularly valuable was the collaborative approach across different jurisdictions.’
- ‘Strong team, pragmatic and good knowledge.’
- ‘Başak Küçük is a talented lawyer and certainly one to watch in construction law. I'd highly recommend her to anyone in the construction industry who needs reliable, level-headed and insightful legal counsel.’
- ‘Valentijn Leijh is highly engaged, has extensive subject matter expertise, is very flexible, and always available. Valentijn is proactive and solution-oriented. Başak Küçük is easily accessible and responds quickly. She is solution-oriented and responsive.’
- ‘Personal attention, subject-matter expertise. Translating legal frameworks into understandable Dutch. Solution-oriented.'
Key clients
- Almelose Woningstichting Beter Wonen Altera Vastgoed Arcus Barings CCE The Netherlands Cocon Vastgoed Management Comol5.vof CTF Amsterdam Cushman & Wakefield / DZAP Delin Property Asset Management Desmet Belgium DSV Solutions Holding EnergoNuclear+ G&S& Vastgoed Geothermie Delft GIDARA Energy GMB Onroerend Goed Green Trust Group Gymshark Ltd. H2 Hollandia H&M Hennes & Mauritz Netherlands HCRE Management Hines Netherlands Ioana Capital Impala Tank Terminals / Energy S.a.r.l. International Finance Corporation IPHH Internet Port Hamburg GmbH JustDiggit Klépierre Vastgoed Ontwikkeling B.V. Leaseplan / Ayvens Lion Storage Netherlands Leyten Bouwplan Ontwikkeling B.V. Low Carbon Energy Holdings Limited Macquarie Group Newomij Vastgoed Novar Projecten Pictet Real Estate Capital PLUS Supermarkten Porthos Offshore Transport and Storage C.V. Round Hill Capital S.A.R.L. Royal Philips N.V. Schroders Capital Real Estate Netherlands B.V. Stichting Bouwinvest Strukton Group N.V. / Strukton Civiel Projecten B.V. TAV Finance TBI Holdings / Croonwolter&dros / Mobilis (Comol5) The Government of Azerbaijan Theia Energy Unibail Rodamco Westfield S.E. Verenigd Beheer B.V. Wester IJ-Dock C.V.
Work highlights
Advised TAV Finance on the $152m expansion of Almaty International Airport under a FIDIC Red-based construction agreement.
Advised CTF on the transformation of the former Paleis van Justitie, on the Prinsengracht.
Advised Novar on the construction of the novel hydrogen system H2 Hollandia at solar park Vloeivelden Hollandia in Nieuw-Buinen.
Practice head
Başak Küçük
Other key lawyers
Sybren van der Velden; Valentijn Leijh