Dirkzwager legal & tax advises commercial real estate operators, healthcare institutions, energy companies, housing associations and investors on a broad range of matters. Typical work includes sale and leaseback transactions, tenancy agreements, sustainable leasing solutions, investments and financings. The team is led by sector specialists Robert Rijpstra and John Wijnmaalen; Rijpstra focuses on tenancy law and regulations for housing associations, while Wijnmaalen handles commercial real estate issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team understands its clients. They actively contribute to achieving goals—not just aiming for what’s best for you, but for what leads to the best and most realistic outcome. When it's difficult they always suggest one or two best courses of action.’
- ‘The reason we choose Dirkzwager is that they have good knowledge of our sector, broad knowledge in the legal field (wide range of specialisms) and are easily accessible.’
- ‘For me, Dirkzwager is a highly reliable partner with broad and deep knowledge of the entire real estate spectrum, including legal, notarial, and tax matters.’
- ‘In short, I greatly appreciate the good cooperation, expertise and personal approach.’
- ‘Robert Rijpstra in my opinion, is the best property lawyer in the Netherlands, especially when it comes to tenancy law. Committed, efficient and with a good sense of humour. John Wijnmaalen is a very good notary, with excellent German language skills and knowledge of German law.’
- ‘Both the partners and the other lawyers are always easily accessible! They answer our questions quickly and effectively.’
Key clients
- Rudius Vastgoed B.V.
- BPD Ontwikkeling B.V.
- Vastbouw B.V.
- De Waalboog
- TBM Investors BV
- De Noorderdam I BV
- Bouwhuis Groep
- Royal Talens
- GGZ Oost Brabant
- ZZG Zorggroep
- ANWB
- Vastbouw Groep
Work highlights
Advised Vastbouw Groep on the purchase, financing and redevelopment of ‘Het Nieuwe Noord’ in Hoofddorp.
Advised the Municipality of Eindhoven on the purchase of three office buildings and six retail spaces.
Advised AkzoNobel on the sale of its former production site in Groot-Ammers.
Practice head
Robert Rijpstra; John Wijnmaalen