Lease law
Lease law distinguishes different lease regimes. Housing accommodation, Retail (including shops and hotels), Offices and other business accommodation. It is true that thanks to the so-called ROZ templates the lease agreements for offices, retail and residential properties are highly standardised, but the legal framework differs a lot per lease regime and the voluminous case law is often very casuistic. Making a difference in this area requires experience and knowledge. Our lease law team has this knowledge and experience.
Our expertise
Naturally, we are more than well acquainted with the various legal regimes as well as the model agreements from the Dutch Real Estate Council (ROZ) and any desired additions and exceptions thereto, depending on the position as lessor or tenant. We have also broad experience with mixed agreements, such as franchise and lease. Because we are frequently involved in all kind of lease disputes and publish articles about recent developments, we are continuously working on our specialized knowledge in this area.
What we do
Our daily practice includes drafting and negotiating lease contracts for offices, shops, hotels, restaurants, parking garages and any other commercial premises. We also regularly advise on renovation projects and other recurring questions such as: cancellation and termination of lease agreements, eviction proceedings, defects, subletting, substitution, rent reviews and service costs disputes. We usually find a practical solution for every matter, but we also do not shy away from taking matters to litigation or arbitration.
We are experts in
Lease law for retail spaces (7:290 BW) / Lease law for offices and other business spaces (7: 230a BW) / Lease law for housing accommodation / Hire purchase / Rent regulation / Administrative and zoning law / Public Housing.
Market recognition
The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 - Real estate - Ranked
Kennedy Van der Laan covers a wide array of real estate issues, notably zoning and environmental law, procurement, leasing and real estate M&A. The team has also been increasing its expertise in circular buildings and sustainability. Richard-Jan Roks and Eline Goemans jointly lead the practice, with Roks advising on construction and procurement issues within the healthcare sector, and Goemans handling all project-related real estate work, including litigation.
Practice heads: Richard-Jan Roks; Eline Goemans
Other key lawyers
Testimonials
- ‘Kennedy van der Laan is a renowned law firm and very good in terms of work. Service is fast and advice is tailor-made.’
- ‘Eline Goemans is one of the best real estate lawyers I know and have worked with. She is very good in terms of content and, if necessary, she can litigate well. Eline is a good advocate, is very sharp in court. In short, she’s a top lawyer.’
- ‘Without the input and guidance of Kennedy van der Laan we would not have achieved the very favourable result in our negotiations. They provide clear and solid guidance on an area of Dutch law that was changing over the past few years.’
- ‘We received solid guidance on Dutch real estate law and ensured that we were able to get an outstanding issue concluded in a short period of time.’
- ‘Eline Goemans is a very experienced lawyer with a good knowledge of the law and the ability to provide simple but practical advice.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 - Construction - Ranked
Richard-Jan Roks leads the construction practice at Kennedy Van der Laan. Active in both contentious and non-contentious work, he is known for his work in the healthcare sector where he advises on both construction and procurement law issues. The practice has been increasingly involved in issues related to sustainability and circular building, on top of its already well-rounded advisory construction project work. Coupled with its real estate practice the team is able to aid clients with the full spectrum of construction issues from design to acquisitions and potential litigation.
Practice heads: Richard-Jan Roks
Testimonials
- ‘The practice has great expertise and a well known knowledge position in the market.’
- ‘The individuals are easy accessible and willing to share their expertise. Friendly in their contacts and it is never an inconvenience when you contact them also when you have a question in a case that is not (yet) being handled by them.’
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.’