Real estate

Loyens & Loeff

Loyens & Loeff are a go-to firm for real estate issues, based out of Amsterdam the practice has a large number of real estate specialists to advise on a mix of issues including ESG-related problems and international transactions for a wide range of asset classes. The firm is particularly noted for its expertise in inner-city developments such as high-rise and mixed-use projects. Practice head Lonne Rooseboom is an authority in the real estate space and is supported by a strong team including Steven Lucas, Wilfred Groen and Pauline Leegwater. Marjolein van Bekhoven is well versed in handling real estate transactions, while Mila Plasmans focuses on tenancy law and project development. As a sector-focused team the team has a wide range of expertise from energy, infrastructure, securitisation and fund formation.

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Testimonials

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‘The lawyers and notaries of this firm are very skilled in carrying out due diligence processes. The speed and accuracy with which they carry out this is of a particularly high standard.’
‘Lonne Rooseboom and Mila Plasmans are particularly helpful. They are great at meeting timelines and being flexible and commercial when it comes to negotiations, which is highly valued by us as a client.'
‘What makes Loyens & Loeff unique is that the team is committed, experienced, pragmatic, responsive and skilled.’
‘We really like Steven Lucas as our legal partner. He has high standards, is a very good legal professional, knows what he does and places the client central.’
‘Loyens & Loeff distinguishes itself through its good accessibility and responsiveness. We appreciate the firm’s ability to provide timely assistance whenever needed. The partners and their associates are precise, quick and want to run the extra mile if necessary.’
‘Besides the fact that Steven Lucas is super friendly and approachable, he is one of the smartest lawyers I know. His charm during deals helps us to turn negotiations in our favour.’
‘Mila Plasmans is the best to work with.’
‘Lonne Rooseboom is exceptional, we have had great experience with him over many years and and across multiple institutional investors. Pauline Leegwater is also very talented and we have had great experiences with her as well.’

Key clients

The Blackstone Group
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Rabobank
ING Bank
Goldman Sachs
M7 Real Estate
Merck Sharp & Dhome
Patrizia Immobilien AG
Union Asset Management
AXA REIM
Hannover Leasing
Primonial
Monarch Alternative Capital
Highbrook Investors
AB Sagax
Keppel
DHG Group
Heimstaden
Clarion Partners Europe
KKR
Real I.S.
Somerset Real Estate
Fortress Investment Group
Savills IM
AEW Europe
Marathon Asset Management
PingProperties
Orange Capital Partners
Bol.com
Brookfield
Valor Real Estate

Work highlights

Advised APG on its impact investing strategy, aimed at creating funds and joint venture investing in residential real estate in the Netherlands, with a total value in excess of €3bn.
Advised BPD Development on the acquisition of the remaining interests in and transformation of a large area development in the Benelux.
Advised Patrizia AG on 7 real estate asset and share transactions in the Netherlands.

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