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 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.’