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Netherlands

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Real estate

act legal Netherlands advises clients such as real estate funds and investors, developers, retailers, and hospitality operators on commercial and transactional issues. The team is led by Pieter Twaalfhoven, who focuses on transactions and commercial lease matters; Katinka Verdurmen, who is a key port of call among retail clients; Mirre Vermeer, who leads on commercial real estate mandates; and Dirk van den Berg, who handles a mix of lease law and franchise law matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘This law firm stands out through its sharp legal thinking combined with a strong commercial understanding.'

  • 'The team doesn’t just know the law — they understand our business, our risks, and the wider context in which decisions are made.'

  • 'What we particularly value is their ability to simplify complexity without losing nuance. Their advice is always clear, strategic, and actionable — not theoretical.’

  • ‘The lawyers we work with combine deep legal expertise with a calm, confident approach — even under pressure. What sets them apart is their ability to listen first, think fast, and act decisively.'

  • 'Mirre Vermeer stands out for her sharp risk assessment and ability to get to the heart of an issue quickly.'

  • 'Ruben den Boogert impresses with a proactive mindset, clear communication, and strong ownership throughout a case.'

  • ‘act legal Netherlands has a strong real estate team, headed by Mirre Vermeer. They're differentiated from the other law firms as they're very commercial and can always think from the client's standpoint.’

Key clients

  • Amrâth Hotels & Restaurants B.V.
  • Fletcher Hotel Exploitaties B.V.
  • Wisdom (Angbang)
  • EQT Exeter Property Group
  • Blauwdruk Investeringen B.V.
  • Synvest Dutch RealEstate Fund N.V.
  • P3 Logistics Parks B.V.
  • Melcombe Partners
  • NLV B.V.
  • JD Sports Fashion B.V.
  • PATRIZIA Netherlands B.V.
  • De Nedstede Groep
  • LaSalle Investment Management B.V.
  • De Kellen B.V.
  • Edge Technologies B.V.
  • Manhave Investments B.V.
  • Ernst & Young Nederland LLP

Work highlights

Advised EQT Exeter on several key transactions, such as an expropriation deal in Oostrum, a lease extension for Bunzl Outsourcing Services B.V. in Almere.
Advised Wisdom Holding Netherlands B.V. on the sale of the Cross Towers Building to Edge Technologies B.V. in Amsterdam in addition to handling all Wisdom’s day-to-day legal matters.
Advised P3 Logistics Parks on a day-to-day basis, e.g. on drafting internal regulations, brokerage assignments to real estate agents, property management and lease agreements.
Practice head

Pieter Twaalfhoven; Katinka Verdurmen; Dirk van den Berg; Mirre Vermeer

Other key lawyers

Ruben den Boogert