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 2023 - Construction - Ranked
Focusing on construction, procurement, architecture and property development, Kennedy Van der Laan’s practice covers a range of real estate and construction projects. Expanding its focus on sustainability and circular building, the practice, led by Richard-Jan Roks, is active in tendering, design and construction and post-construction disputes, as well as acquisition, leasing and property management. Roks is focused on construction and EU procurement law, specifically in the healthcare sector.
Practice heads: Richard-Jan Roks
Testimonials
- 'Straight forward, down to earth, pragmatic and knowledgeable.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Real estate - Ranked
The team at Kennedy Van der Laan covers the life cycle of real estate, including zoning and planning, development and construction, as well as property investment and management, with an increasing focus on circular building and sustainability matters. The team is led by Richard-Jan Roks.
Practice heads: Richard-Jan Roks
Other key lawyers
Testimonials
- 'Exceptionally pleasant cooperation with Kennedy Van der Laan. They have continuously assisted us in an acquisition in which hundreds of leases and building agreements had to be replaced. Speed, punctuality and the search for creative solutions immediately come to mind when I think of Kennedy Van der Laan.’
- ‘The personal approach and solution-oriented approach lead to a solution without litigation and going to court.’
- ‘Wide range of experts in real estate related business available.’
- ‘Eline Goemans is very client orientated; very responsive and great availability; excellent collaboration.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Real estate - Ranked
The team at Kennedy Van der Laan covers the life cycle of real estate, including zoning and planning, development and construction, as well as property investment and management, with an increasing focus on circular building and sustainability matters. The team is led by Richard-Jan Roks.
Practice heads: Richard-Jan Roks
Other key lawyers
Testimonials
- 'Exceptionally pleasant cooperation with Kennedy Van der Laan. They have continuously assisted us in an acquisition in which hundreds of leases and building agreements had to be replaced. Speed, punctuality and the search for creative solutions immediately come to mind when I think of Kennedy Van der Laan.’
- ‘The personal approach and solution-oriented approach lead to a solution without litigation and going to court.’
- ‘Wide range of experts in real estate related business available.’
- ‘Eline Goemans is very client orientated; very responsive and great availability; excellent collaboration.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 - Construction - Ranked
Focusing on construction, procurement, architecture and property development, Kennedy Van der Laan’s practice covers a range of real estate and construction projects. Expanding its focus on sustainability and circular building, the practice, led by Richard-Jan Roks, is active in tendering, design and construction and post-construction disputes, as well as acquisition, leasing and property management. Roks is focused on construction and EU procurement law, specifically in the healthcare sector.
Practice heads: Richard-Jan Roks
Testimonials
- 'Straight forward, down to earth, pragmatic and knowledgeable.’