Van Doorne assists across real estate finance, transactions, and project development mandates. Leading the team is development expert Mark Moolhuizen and Ariën van Heesen, who focuses on commercial transactions and finance matters. Civil law notary Annerie Ploumen assists funds, investors, and corporates with development matters, with Remco Bäcker a further project development expert. Jordie Bakker assists domestic and international clients with commercial and residential real estate transactions and turnkey project development, while Nicole Soliana centres her work on contract law and liability law within real estate matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What really makes the Van Doorne team stand out is not just its deep knowledge, but its practical, hands-on way of working.’
- ‘We work mostly with Annerie Ploumen, Andy Furr and Loran Somé. Each of these individuals bring their own strengths to the table; Annerie brings over almost 30 years of real estate knowledge and high-level experience in commercial real estate, financing, and structuring, while Andy and Loran provide excellent legal support with a strong commercial sense.’
- ‘Van Doorne was selected based on its added value. Extensive experience, capacity, and continuity to shape area developments.’
- ‘The individuals are always very solution oriented. A problem is rarely presented without a suggestion for a solution. Moreover, the individuals are all very competent and are all willing and able to help from a commercial point of view.’
- ‘Van Doorne stands out in the real estate market through its exceptional expertise in complex real estate transactions and its pragmatic approach to legal challenges. What makes it unique is its ability to handle sophisticated property transactions with practical commercial insight, ensuring solutions that work in the real world.'
- 'The practice's specialised focus on real estate transactions, combined with its straightforward, pragmatic approach to problem-solving, sets it apart from other firms in the market.’
Key clients
- Aareal Bank AG
- Rockfield / Ardian
- Philadelphia Zorg
- Dutch Social Housing Guarantee Fund (WSW)
- Melcombe Partners
- AM
- Bouwbedrijf M.J. de Nijs & Zonen
- Synchroon
- Stichting Waterweg Wonen
- Lister Buildings
- Mapletree
- W.P. Carey
Work highlights
Advised Aareal Bank AG on the financing of the acquisition of a pan-European hotel portfolio of five lifestyle assets under the Hoxton and Mama Shelter brands in Amsterdam.
Advised Rockfield Real Estate and Ardian on the acquisition of the Minervahaven student complex in Amsterdam's Houthavens.
Advised Annexum on the acquisition of four supermarket investment funds from Blauwdruk Investeringen.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Mark Moolhuizen; Ariën van Heesen
Other key lawyers
Annerie Ploumen; Andy Furr; Loran Somé; Nicole Soliana; Remco Bäcker; Jordie Bakker