Construction law
Construction requires a collaboration between many parties, ranging from owners, contractors and subcontractors, architects, consultants and investors: the success of a construction project depends on the seamless collaboration of all parties involved.
Our expertise
Construction projects are temporary partnerships between various parties from different areas of expertise with the goal of planning and realising a construction project. We are experts in designing the right form of collaboration, negotiating solid construction contracts or resolving satisfactorily a building dispute. Our construction law specialists have not just knowledge of construction law, but they are also keenly interested in the technical aspects of it.
What we do
We guide a range of clients among architects, construction companies and other contractors in all phases of a construction project. From the design phase, setting up the right structure, through the tender phase to execution and completion. We advise, draft contracts and resolve disputes, when necessary, in court or in arbitration.
A hub for all contracts
Construction law is contract law in essence. In construction, parties make use of contracts based on specific building regulations, such as UAV 2012, DNR 2011, UAV-GC 2005 and ARW 2016. We know these regulations through and through, so we know exactly where and how we can make a difference for you.
We are experts in
Procurement law / Arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution / Construction law / Architect law / Integrated building contracts such as DBFMO contracts (Design, Build, Finance, Maintain, Operate) / Area and project development / Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).
Market recognition
The Legal 500 EMEA 2021 - Construction - Ranked
Kennedy Van der Laan’s construction, real estate and procurement team also has expertise in zoning, planning and environmental law, construction and architect law, procurement law, lease law and transactional work. It handles projects from tender through to post-construction litigation and arbitration, and also advises on leasing and property management issues. Team head Richard Jan Roks specialises in civil construction and procurement, with a focus on the healthcare sector. Nico Jacobs, who jointly heads the team, focuses on commercial real estate projects in the hospitality sector.
Practice head(s): Richard-Jan Roks; Nico Jacobs
Other key lawyers: Eline Goemans
Testimonials
- ‘Excellent team that has a lot of experience in the field of construction and procurement law.’
- ‘Richard-Jan Roks is a very good and pleasant lawyer to work with.’
- ‘Richard-Jan Roks has a lot of experience in construction and procurement law.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2021 - Real estate - Ranked
Kennedy Van der Laan’s team has expertise in leasing and transactional matters, as well zoning and environmental law, construction and procurement. The group has a strong focus on the hospitality sector but also advises large corporations, development companies, investors and asset management companies on real estate matters. Nico Jacobs and Richard-Jan Roks are the practice heads.
Practice head(s): Nico Jacobs; Richard-Jan Roks
Other key lawyers: Anita Nijboer; Eline Goemans
Testimonials
- ‘Eline Goemans was extremely professional, experienced and knowledgeable’.
- ‘Eline Goemans went above and beyond by providing additional information to help our employees find places to rent when they moved over from London’.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2020 - Real estate - Ranked
The team at Kennedy Van der Laan advises on all stages of the life cycle of real estate projects from area development, due diligence and the acquisition of property, through redevelopment and construction, to property management and leasing, as well as the disposal of property. The firm's 'deep insight into the business model of hotel operators' gives it particular expertise in the hospitality sector. The recent arrival of Anita Nijboer from Ekelmans & Meijer Advocaten strengthens the practice's ability to assist with environmental and zoning matters. Richard-Jan Roks and Nico Jacobs jointly head the practice, which also includes senior associate Anne-Christine Keuning, who 'has profound legal knowledge and looks into matters very diligently and thoughtfully'.
Testimonials
‘Good mix.‘
‘Team leader has deep insight into the business model of hotel operators.‘
‘Although we work with several people from Kennedy Van der Laan in various cases, I have the feeling that everybody on the team is fully aware of the issues going on and helps each other. This means that the communication within the team is very good and efficient and that team work is not only a slogan but is put into action.‘
