CMS is noted for its work advising investors, developers and corporates on cross-border M&A, project development, investments and financings. As part of its commercial and M&A expertise, the team is well-versed in forward funding transactions, lease agreements, sales and purchase agreements and tax issues. Arnout Scholten co-leads the team and is focused on real estate transactions, project development and lease law, while fellow co-head and civil law notary Femke Stroucken is an expert in project finance and M&A. Jan Peter IJspeert is experienced in project development and asset transactions, and Tijmen Brüne handles light industrial, logistics and data centre projects mandates.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Arnout Scholten excels in all matters of real estate and is able to convey this knowledge to the wider practice. Chantal Martens stands out where it comes to drafting engagement, being able to use clear and concise language.’
- ‘Femke Stroucken is a specialist in Dutch real estate law and related legal areas. She consistently devises innovative solutions that assist us in achieving our objectives. Femke provides practical advice and is able to explain even the most complex legal matters in a clear and accessible manner.’
- ‘We have been consistently impressed by the high standard of service provided and flexibility.’
- ‘CMS has a very experienced team of lawyers available for all aspects of real estate including tax and financing.’
- ‘Tijmen Brüne is easy to approach, pro-active and always looking for workable solutions to legal issues that we encounter.’
- ‘Team is open and easy to communicate with. Always quick in their responses and has a deep knowledge across the different legal areas.’
Key clients
- Greykite Capreon Borghese Real Estate Bouwinvest M&G Real Estate Nuveen HIH Invest Real Estate Invesco 1Zone Capital Nestlé DHL VDG Real Estate Catella IM Opportunity Vastgoed Nordcapital Elfi Castlelake Primevest Nabuurs Iroko ZEN
Work highlights
Advised Greykite European Real Estate Fund on the €350m acquisition of a geographically diversified 13-asset logistics portfolio across Germany, France, the UK, Poland, and the Netherlands.
Advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition of Block 3 The Rock in The Hague, a 296 apartment residential development, structured as a forward funding share deal.
Advised Borghese Logistics on the €105.2m sale of a distribution centre development in Ridderkerk to Necron Development.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Arnout Scholten; Femke Stroucken
Other key lawyers
Jan-Peter IJspeert; Tijmen Brüne; Chantal Martens