NewGround Law B.V. offers strategic advice across environmental, zoning, energy, and clean-tech matters in the real estate space. The practice is led by Anne-Marie Klijn, an expert in environmental, spatial planning, and administrative law; André Gaastra, who is chiefly concerned with environmental health and safety, including nitrogen deposition and substance regulation; and Erwin Noordover, who guides clients through Dutch and European regulatory requirements. Key support is provided by Arjen Praat and Jan Wassink, who concentrate on environmental and spatial planning issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Our experience with the department is excellent, due to its knowledge, capacities and pleasant personal approach.’
- ‘Great analysis of the client's perspective and within this framework, the right methods that would result in the quickest timeline were chosen.’
- ‘Clear communication and translation of complex legal problems into understandable solutions.’
- ‘André Gaastra responds promptly and clearly to questions.’
- ‘Erwin Noordover is a hands-on, practical, and excellent sparring partner.’
- ‘Good monitoring of files and timely and pro-active action by Jan Wassink and Anne-Marie Klijn.’
Key clients
- Victory Group B.V.
- Boelens De Gruyter
- Provast
- Hines
- Greystar
- Janssen de Jong Projectontwikkeling B.V.
- Lingotto Utrecht B.V.
- Eneco
- Reales Development
- ICL Fertilizers Europe C.V.
- Municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland
- Waterschap Rijn en IJssel
Work highlights
Secured the largest office acquisition in the Netherlands with the sale and leaseback of the 90,000 sqm ABN AMRO headquarters in Amsterdam's Zuidas.
Collaborating with a Consortium of Developers (Boelens de Gruyter, BPD, AM, Greystar, Janssen de Jong Projectontwikkeling B.V., Lingotto Utrecht B.V.) as legal project managers to transform Utrecht's Merwedekanaalzone into 4,000-6,000 apartments and other functions.
Supporting Hines and Provast in the transformation of the Draka site in Amsterdam’s Hamerkwartier into a vibrant new district with 6,500 homes, workspaces, and amenities.
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Practice head
Anne-Marie Klijn; André Gaastra; Erwin Noordover \n \n
Other key lawyers
Arjen Praat; Jan Wassink