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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Testimonials
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- ‘A particular strength of the team lies in its communication. Internally, they worked in a highly coordinated manner, providing clear and timely updates throughout the process. The short lines of communication within the firm ensured that our matters were addressed efficiently.’
- ‘Başak Küçük and Sybren van der Velden were honest, highly knowledgeable, proactive and thorough in their advice.’
- ‘Personal attention, subject-matter expertise. Translating legal frameworks into understandable Dutch. Solution-oriented.'
- ‘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.’
- ‘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.’
- ‘Strong team, pragmatic and good knowledge.’
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
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