Vastgoed & Bouw
Onze specialismen
Vastgoedrecht / Vastgoedtransacties / Projectontwikkeling / Duurzaamheid / Huurrecht / Vastgoedbeheer / Aanbestedingen / Bouwrecht / Bouwschades / Architectenrecht / Hotelsector / Volkshuisvesting & Corporaties / Zorgvastgoed / Project- & vastgoedfinanciering / Procesvoering & Arbitrage / German Desk
Vastgoed & Bouw
Het team Vastgoed & Bouw legt zich toe op zowel de transactie- als procespraktijk en heeft ruime ervaring met de hele ‘levensloop’ van vastgoed: van aankoop tot (her-)ontwikkeling en bouw, beheer, (ver)huur, exploitatie en verkoop van vastgoed, waaronder: kantoren, winkels en woningen, alsook hotels, leisure, logistiek vastgoed en zorgvastgoed.
De expertise van het team strekt zich uit van algemeen contractenrecht, bouw- en aanbestedingsrecht, architectenrecht, koop-/verkoop, huurrecht, zakelijke rechten en vastgoedfinanciering. Het team werkt daarnaast nauw samen met Bestuursrecht en Omgevingsrecht.
De dagelijkse werkzaamheden bestaan uit het adviseren over en begeleiden van project-ontwikkelingen, grootscheepse bouw- en renovatieprojecten, vastgoedtransacties en het opstellen en uitonderhandelen van allerhande overeenkomsten zoals: (ver)koop-, aannemings-, ontwikkelings-, en huurovereenkomsten en – indien nodig – het voeren van een arbitrage of procedure bij de rechter.
Het team staat onder meer de volgende cliënten bij: vastgoedbeleggers en -eigenaren, projectontwikkelaars, architecten, ingenieursbureaus, aannemers, overheden en allerhande huurders, alsmede hotelexploitanten, woningcorporaties, zorginstellingen.
Aanbevelingen
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 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 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.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Real estate - Ranked
Kennedy Van der Laan handles the full life-cycle of real estate projects, including zoning and planning, development and redevelopment, design and construction, leasing and disposal mandates. It has particular experience in the hospitality, housing, retail and construction sectors. Nico Jacobs and Richard-Jan Roks lead the team.
Practice head(s): Nico Jacobs; Richard-Jan Roks
Testimonials
- ‘What makes the real estate practice and Nico Jacobs unique is a very good understanding of what clients expect, want and don’t want, combined with great industry knowledge’.
- ‘Kennedy van der Laan always works with small teams, with close involvement of the partners’.
- ‘Lower fees, combined with optimal services and the best advice possible’.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Environment and planning - Ranked
Kennedy Van der Laan fields a multidisciplinary team which advises on administrative and public law as well as handling disputes and litigation. It acts for public and private sector clients on spatial planning, permitting, environmental issues and nature conservancy law. Key figure Anita Nijboer assists project developers, public bodies and housing corporations with obtaining permits and on zoning matters.
Practice head(s): Quirine Tjeenk Willink
Next generation partners
Anita Nijboer
Testimonials
- ‘The practice offers a wide range of expertise.‘
- ‘The partner and head of the team Anita Nijboer was very involved in the issue at hand and played a key role in getting the best result for our company.'
- ‘Anita Nijboer has extensive knowledge and memory of both the long-lasting (5 years) legal issue in which we were involved and the legislation.‘
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Construction - Ranked
Kennedy Van der Laan construction, real estate and procurement team handles the full life-cycle of construction projects, from acquisition, to zoning and planning, development, management and disposal. It is particularly active in the hospitality, housing, fashion and retail sectors. Richard-Jan Roks and Nico Jacobs head the practice, with Roks recommended for civil-construction and procurement law, and Jacobs handling real estate developments and transactions.
Practice head(s): Richard-Jan Roks, Nico Jacobs
Other key lawyers: Eline Goemans
Testimonials
- ‘Very experienced in construction and always helpful in advising our company on legal matters’.
- ‘Even in urgent cases, Kennedy Van der Laan is there to support us’.
- ‘Richard-Jan Roks is our “go-to-person” in case of legal issues in the construction industry’.