The ‘highly responsive’ mobility team at CMS is adept at handing aviation leasing matters, public transportation mandates and high-value financial transactions. Department head Petra Heemskerk combines ’legal intelligence with practical insights' in her practice, which is highly sought-after among international airlines, public transportation operators and market leading automotive corporations. Heemskerk is supported by Alexander IJkelenstam, who is noted for his capabilities in procurement matters alongside his experience regarding concession agreements and the financing of electric vehicle projects. Michelle van den Brink is hailed as a ‘committed and outstanding’ lawyer.
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Testimonials
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- 'A responsive practice with outstanding know-how.'
- 'The team is extensive and easy going.'
- 'The advice is to the point and easily accessible.'
- 'The CMS mobility team is highly responsive, quick to understand the issues and very skilled in its approach.'
- 'Petra Heemskerk has in depth knowledge of mobility issues, combining legal intelligence with practical insights.'
- 'Both Petra Heemskerk and Michelle van den Brink are committed and outstanding partners.'
Key clients
- VEMOBIN
- Allego
- easyJet
- Broekhuis
- Louwman
- PON
- DHL
- Ionity
- RCI Financial Services
- Kuehne + Nagel
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen
- Qatar Airways
Work highlights
Acting on behalf of VEMOBIN in various legal proceedings against the State of the Netherlands (the Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning, the Central Government Real Estate Agency), concerning the issuance of scarce lease agreements for plots along Dutch highways for the operation of fast-charging facilities for electric vehicles.
Advising QBuzz on legal issues which have arisen during the execution of its public transport contracts. These legal issues relate to a variety of disciplines, such as contract management, contract law, passenger transport law and public procurement law.
Advised ICBC Leasing in connection with the purchase of 10 E195-E2 Embraer aircraft and subsequent lease to KLM Cityhopper.
Practice head
Petra Heemskerk
Other key lawyers
Michelle van den Brink; Isabella de Jong; Alexander IJkelenstam