Project Development
Developing is building the future. That comes with many unknowns. Pulling many strings at the same time to get the job done. Our vast experience allows us to function as a true sparring partner, providing hands-on advice and drafting solid contracts to create the conditions for a successful project.
Our expertise
Our strength lies in our integrated teamwork, bringing together specialists in administrative and public law (including zoning procedures, permits and environmental issues) as well as real estate law, including public-private partnerships, anterior development agreements, tendering procedures, construction and architect agreements, rights in rem (amongst others, long leasehold, right of superficies) and sale & purchase agreements.
What we do
We assist developers and other stakeholders (investors, owners, construction companies, architects and governments) in all phases of a real estate project. These projects involve all asset classes including offices, retail, hotels, leisure, housing, logistics and healthcare facilities.
Trending developments
Trending developments keep us very busy. For example, we have recently drafted the construction contract for the first circular building in the Netherlands. We also have extensive experience with BREEAM and EPC certification and we are highly involved in making business and commercial properties sustainable, working on issues such as safe heating.
We are experts in
Administrative and zoning law / Spatial planning law / Environmental law / Public procurement law / Construction law / Architectural law / Lease law / Sale and Purchase / Right in rem / Ground Lease / Corporate law (BV / joint ventures constructions) / Project & Real Estate Financing.
Market recognition
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.‘
The Legal 500 EMEA 2020 - Environment and planning - Ranked
The Kennedy Van der Laan environment and planning team cover spatial administrative, environmental, and nature conservation law. The firm advises Dutch municipalities on areas such as the construction of wind farms and the realization of business parks. Practice head Anita Nijboer is particularly active in environment and permitting law and is assisting various municipalities with the development of business parks.
