Osborne Clarke‘s real estate team advises investors and developers on developments, purchase and sales agreements, and leasing law issues. It has expertise across a wealth of real estate assets including logistics and industrial, office and retail, residential and hospitality. The practice is headed by Bas Beenen, who is sought-after for his experience on large-scale project developments and is also well-equipped to advise on commercial, residential and mixed-use transactions. Casper Bos advises clients on real estate matters involving sustainability, technology and renewables.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is communicative, dedicated to succeed, and has good knowledge and experience - simply a joy to have worked with.’
- ‘Bas Beenen is a very good advisor wanting to get the deal done without taking over commercial discussions.’
- ‘The collaboration between different teams and within the real estate team is particularly good. We work closely with Bas Beenen's team and can only say positive words about this.'
- 'The positive aspects of Osborne Clarke and the real estate team mainly lie in the practical approach to problems. If a negotiation gets stuck, they know how to highlight the side of the solution, so that the negotiation does not go wrong.’
- ‘We mainly work with Bas Beenen and his team. The collaboration is very nice. Bas Beenen and his team members are easy to approach. We receive good, legal advice at a high level. At Osborne Clarke there is good cooperation within the teams and therefore questions can be answered quickly.'
- ‘Osborne Clarke is unique because of the professional team, the deepened knowledge of real estate processes and contact matters. The team is very experienced, flexible and has an eye for its client.’
Key clients
- Aegon Levensverzekeringen
- Amvest
- Boelens de Gruyter
- Catella Real Estate Group
- CloudHQ
- Garbe
- HBB
- Hines
- Hoorne Vastgoed
- NS Vastgoed
- Patrizia
- Redevco
Work highlights
Advised Amvest on the development of the former Backer+Rueb factory site on Speelhuislaan in Breda.
Advised Caransa Groep on the over €200m development and construction of The Bridge, a mixed-use residential and office development in southeastern Amsterdam.
Advised Amvest Development Participations II B.V. on its joint acquisition of the 50,000sqm former Draka site on Hamerstraat in Amsterdam North from Prysmian, Hines and Provast.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Bas Beenen
Other key lawyers
Casper Bos