Lexence covers the whole life cycle of real estate matters from investment, development and construction to divestments, tenancy issues and restructuring. The team is well-versed in advising on property acquisitions and (re)development projects, bringing particular expertise in the healthcare and hospitality sectors. Marieke van Schie spearheads the group and is a lease law and tenancy law specialist. Notary Arief van Rhee centres his practice on real estate development projects and commercial real estate transactions. Michiel de Wit left the firm in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Over the past year, we have greatly enjoyed working with all our colleagues at Lexence. In each of our projects, they proved to be a reliable partner, always acting with accuracy and speed.’
- ‘What stands out to us is the high level of professionalism within the Lexence team and their multidisciplinary way of working. All team members are professional and provide us with continuous, excellent support.’
- ‘Very knowledgeable and hands-on team that has a wealth of experience with real estate acquisitions and disposition contracts as well as lease agreements.’
- ‘Arief van Rhee is easy to reach, makes himself available when needed and always delivers. That applies for Madelon de Blok as well and also for the other junior team members. Both Arief and Madelon are always in the lead of the team, visible in the transaction which is real added value to us.’
- ‘The real estate team is pragmatic, to the point, involved, and has a lot of expertise.’
- ‘Madelon de Blok is an amazing lawyer to work with. She is pragmatic, easy to align with, and heavily involved. Lot of knowledge. The same goes for Arief van Rhee.’
Key clients
- Heeneman & Partners
- Byont
- XO Capital
- Loods 5
- NLV
- Coltavast
- Invesco Real Estate
- Sofidy
- Cofinimmo S.A.
- Garbe
- Mileway
- HIH Real Estate
Work highlights
Assisted NLV for Pensionfund PMT with a joint venture between a real estate investor and a nursing home operator for the sale-and-lease back of 25 new-build healthcare projects.
Advised Foruminvest on the acquisition of the Ruby Hotel, a turnkey hotel development project in Glashaven, Rotterdam.
Assisted Stichting Juridisch Eigenaar Benkey Vastgoed with a transaction involving multi-tenant asset as the buyer of the World Trade Centre (WTC) in the centre of Almere, in the Netherlands.
Practice head
Marieke van Schie
Other key lawyers
Arif van Rhee; Madelon de Blok