DLA Piper‘s real estate practice combines expertise across tax, environmental, corporate and finance law to advise clients on cross-border transactions and investments. The team is headed by Leen van der Marel, who excels in real estate M&A, asset transactions and urban (re)developments. For notarial matters, Daniëlle van Berkel and Martin Daverschot advise clients on real estate transactions, finance, infrastructure projects and development issues. Hans-Mark Giezen centres his practice on developments, lease and property investment transactions and project development, assisting regarding a number of asset classes including hospitality, residential, leisure, logistics, retail and office.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Leen van der Marel is an extremely knowledgeable, experienced and respected real estate partner. He is very commercial and you can rely on him and his team.’
- ‘Incredible knowledge and has assisted us always with the utmost quality.'
- ‘I felt DLA Piper had an excellent understanding of our matter in a short period of time and were very responsive when situations arose which required their guidance.’
- ‘The qualities I observed include DLA Piper's responsiveness, understanding of market standards and ability to grasp suitable compromises in a difficult transaction.’
- ‘DLA Piper’s real estate practice stands out for its exceptional combination of deep sector knowledge, commercial pragmatism, and seamless cross-border coordination.'
- 'The team consistently delivers high-quality legal advice that is both technically sound and strategically aligned with our business goals.'
- 'What sets them apart is their ability to anticipate challenges and proactively offer solutions, often before we even ask.’
- ‘Leen van der Marel is an outstanding lawyer whose combination of legal precision and strong economic insight consistently adds value to our projects. He is highly solution-oriented, always approachable, and brings a calm, strategic mindset to even the most complex matters.’
Key clients
- Aberdeen
- Ares Management Limited
- Arrow Global
- Aviva
- Being Development
- Carlyle
- Corre
- Corum Asset Management
- GLP
- Cabot Properties
- Intervest Offices & Warehouses
- Mirastar/KKR
- NH Hotel Group
- Prologis
- RED Company
- Redevco
- Realterm
- Segro
- URBZ Capital
- Van Wanrooij Projectonwikkeling B.V.
Work highlights
Advised RED Company B.V. on all possible legal aspects of inter alia three complex inner city redevelopment projects in Rotterdam: Codrico, Rise and Baan Tower.
Advised Corum Asset Management on the acquisition of various office and hotel business properties in the Netherlands with a value of around €250m.
Advised Aberdeen on the comprehensive disposal process of Tesla’s logistics centre in Tilburg, encompassing all transactional services and legal aspects.
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Practice head
Leen van der Marel
Other key lawyers
Daniëlle van Berkel; Martin Daverschot; Hans-Mark Giezen