Sustainability
Also within the field of real estate sustainability plays an increasingly large and important role. Not only with regard to the awarding and development of large commercial real estate projects, but also when making residential real estate more sustainable. We are pleased to help our clients taking the next step towards more sustainable real estate.
Our Expertise
Topical developments interest us . We have for instance been involved in the construction of the first circular building in the Netherlands and we have ample experience with BREEAM certification and the EPC, and the impact of various regulations on real estate projects.
Our team also has extensive experience in the improvement of sustainability of residential real estate. For example, we support clients in renovating their real property and making it more sustainable (i.a. that of housing corporations). Examples are large-scale renovation projects such as ‘Safe Heating’ (Veilig Verwarmen) and ‘Create Sustainability Together’ (Samen Verduurzamen).
Our Services
We offer the owners of real estate and real estate developers the right guidance in incorporating sustainability requirements and ambitions into their agreements. This varies from arrangements about the design and use of materials in a construction contract, to a lease in which the sustainable use by the tenant is prescribed. We aim to translate sustainability requirements into workable arrangements for all parties involved.
Furthermore our team offers guidance in renovation projects from beginning to end. We think along on how to give shape to the plan of action and the strategy, but also if clients experience complications in the execution thereof, we support them, if necessary in court. We always keep an eye on combining sustainable solutions with a practical approach.
Areas of Law
Project development / Lease law / Construction Law / Architects law / Procurement law / Real estate transactions / Administrative and environmental law / Public housing & Housing corporations
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.’