Houthoff continues to be a leading force for real estate matters in the Netherlands, assisting both international and domestic real estate developers, investors, construction companies and banks. The firm is known for its comprehensive practice, which covers all types of property, such as residential, retail, offices, industrial and hospitality. The team handles real estate transactions, development projects, acquisitions and joint ventures, and is headed up by Herman Lohman, who excels in complex real estate transaction mandates, including cross-border issues and redevelopments. He is joined by a team of notaries: Jan Cees Kuiken is the go-to for advising Dutch and international banks, pension funds and developers on transactions; Lucas Louwerier handles commercial and corporate real estate matters; and Dolf De Jong focuses on project development and corporation agreements for purchase and sale, as well as property law structuring. Anna Wijnans was promoted to partner in January 2023 and focuses on international real estate transactions as well as commercial tenancy law.

The real estate practice at Loyens & Loeff is well known for its excellence in advising on the gamut of real estate issues. The team typically handles large projects and transactions and has increasingly been advising clients on ESG-related matters through improving sustainability of existing assets and ensuring new buildings are made with ESG in mind. The firm also handles large and small-scale acquisitions, and utilises its expertise in other areas such as energy, funds, securitisation and M&A to aid on multi-disciplinary mandates. Practice head Lonne Rooseboom leads the team specialising in transactions related to commercial real estate, turnkey projects and project development. Civil notary Wilfred Groen handles major real estate portfolio transactions and restructurings; Steven Lucas is the go-to for commercial and residential real estate transactions and litigation; and Jurriaan Van Der Stok is also a civil notary who advises on project development for developers and investors. Pauline Leegwater is a key contact for transactions involving the private equity sector, while Marjolein van Bekhoven is well versed in insolvency and foreclosure procedures related to transactions, as well as acquisitions and disposals.

A&O Shearman combines real estate, finance, public law, construction and tax expertise to advise clients on all aspects of real estate projects, transactions and financing. The team assists investors and banks in real estate deals, and it also handles real estate development projects and advises on public law-related real estate issues. Leon Hoppenbrouwer focuses on real estate and notarial law and is an expert in social housing matters. He also advises on commercial real estate transactions, sale and leaseback transactions, and property development. Zeeger de Jongh advises project companies on financing issues, while Jochem Spaans is a go-to practitioner for climate change and energy projects. Peter Tieskens is noted for his experience in acting for investors, developers and companies within the renewable energy sector.

CMS handles both domestic and international real estate transactions, project development, environmental and zoning issues, financing, lease transactions and security rights matters. Complex transactional work for the department includes real estate acquisitions, financing and development for investors, fund managers, developers, occupiers and asset managers. The practice has also been growing its ESG expertise, advising clients on the impact and regulatory expectations of ESG-related law. Arnout Scholten co-leads the practice with Femke Stroucken. Scholten specialises in complex real estate transactions, major refurbishments, area redevelopments and turnkey sale and purchase contracts. Civil notary Stroucken advises on transactions, project development and financing and is also skilled in ESG-related issues such as sustainable energy projects. Corporate real estate specialist Jan Peter IJspeert advises on project development, asset transactions and ESG issues. Also noted is Tijmen Brüne, who has recently been assisting with sale and leaseback matters. Hein van der Meer left the firm in January 2023.

The real estate team at Dentons handles a mixture of transactional, commercial leasing and disputes work for its varied client base of international and domestic companies. The practice has also been assisting international real estate investors in acquisitions and cross-border matters. Team lead Dirk-Jan Gondrie is specialised in real estate transactions and advises both Dutch and international investors on real estate sales, acquisitions, leasing and restructurings. Notable team members include Wendela Raas, who is known for her skills in commercial leasing matters; Paul Wanders, who handles both transactions and litigation; and Jeroen le Clercq, who is a key contact for landlord and tenant and rent disputes. Femke de Wolf assists the team in all matters. Further strengthening the practice, Rezan Ökten joined the firm in June 2023 from Houthoff.

DLA Piper focuses its practice on cross-border investments and transactions, often assisting real estate investors and project developers. Other work the firm typically handles includes large project development deals and assisting private equity firms in creating logistics platforms. Practice head Leen van der Marel is a go-to practitioner for real estate M&A as well as asset transactions. Property transaction specialist Rutger Oranje is well versed in the sale and purchase of property portfolios. Civil notary Daniëlle van Berkel was promoted to partner in May 2023; she specialises in complex transactions, portfolio sales and purchases, and real estate finance. Martin Daverschot joined the firm from Dentons in December 2022 and is a civil notary focusing on new building developments and renovations as well as apartment law. Hans-Mark Giezen is also noted for his work in lease and property investment transactions.

Greenberg Traurig LLP routinely advises clients on cross-border issues, including sale and leaseback deals. It also has a strong project development practice, where it mainly advises on the development of high-profile residential and office buildings. Logistics is another key area for the firm. David Van Dijk leads the practice and is an expert in commercial real estate matters, including investments, project development and real estate-related litigation. Alexander van Hövell is well versed in sale and leaseback transactions, acquisitions and property development, while Coco van Zuiden is known for her expertise in investment transactions. Another key name is Simone Wijngaard, whose expertise includes hotel investments and operations. Barbara Klootwijk and Eva Herdé were both promoted to partner in January 2023.

The real estate transactions group at Stibbe is well positioned to handle large-scale real estate transactions, acquisitions, leases and property developments. The team acts for real estate companies, domestic and international property developers, financial institutions, private equity firms and governmental agencies. Boris Cammelbeeck and Maarten de Bruin co-lead the practice, with Cammelbeeck specialising in real estate transactions, including purchase, sale and financing deals, while de Bruin focuses on both the industrial and real estate sectors, handling both finance and tax issues. Real estate expert David Orobio de Castro is experienced in dealing with real estate projects, project finance and real estate and concession contracts. Ingmar de Groot, Jan van Oosten, and Johan Vrolijk are also integral to the team.

Van Doorne‘s real estate practice combines expertise in real estate transactions, notarial real estate, real estate finance, tenancy law and tax to provide its clients with the full range of real estate services. The team is well versed in a number of real estate asset classes such as offices, logistics, residential, retail and healthcare. Civil law notary Annerie Ploumen focuses on real estate transactions, and co-leads the practice alongside property development and construction specialist Mark Moolhuizen, cross-border commercial real estate expert and civil notary Ariën van Heesen and M&A expert Steffen Alleman. Maarten Tinnemans joined the team in August 2022, further strengthening the practice with his skills in real estate transactions, transfer of real estate companies and security rights. Jordie Bakker is noted for his ‘keen commercial insight’; he handles issues involving turnkey real estate transactions, construction law and project development. Andy Furr is also a key contact.

With a large real estate practice, AKD utilises its size to advise on a wide array of real estate matters, from joint ventures to M&A. The team is well equipped to handle cross-border issues, often collaborating with the firm’s teams in Belgium and Luxembourg. The team is led by civil notary Sven Billet, who focuses on project development. Key practitioners include Taco de Lange, who is a well-respected notary and often assists international clients and investors, Frenk Huisman, who focuses on multidisciplinary and international transactions, and Marc Wintgens, who handles complex real estate negotiations and contracts for large construction companies, government bodies and hospitals. Floris Van Westrhenen is noted for his expertise in rental law and project development disputes. Joost Kil also assists with commercial real estate transactions. Wouter de Vries left the firm in January 2023.

The real estate team at Clifford Chance is spearheaded by Liesbeth Buiter, who specialises in pan-European transactions for numerous real estate segments, such as healthcare and data centres. The practice has been active in advising on real estate issues within the logistics and energy sectors as well as residential developments. Managing partner and finance expert Titus de Vries often assists in real estate financial transactions, while Michiel Sunderman is a go-to for tax-related issues.

Lexence is a ‘frontrunner in the field of retail lease agreements‘. The team routinely handles sales and leaseback matters as well as environmental law and construction-related real estate issues. Practice head Bas Martens specialises in real estate development, area development and construction disputes. Michiel de Wit focuses on the sale and purchase of commercial real estate; Vincent Boumans is a go-to for commercial leasing law issues; and Jan-Willem Raadgever advises on cross-border transactions and real estate development matters. Civil law notaries Jan Hockx and Arief van Rhee specialise in notarial commercial property development and commercial real estate law. Jip Spierings and Esther Vochteloo are also noted.

Full-service law firm NautaDutilh advises clients across a range of matters within commercial and residential real estate. With offices across the Benelux region, the team is active in energy transition and has continued to assist clients in large real estate transactions. Practice head and civil notary Kees Koetsier is the go-to for issues involving structuring and financing of real estate funds, corporations and commercial real estate. Construction expert David van Ee assists in development cases involving real estate issues, while David Wumkes is a specialist in notarial and real estate-related private law especially for energy projects. Ramon Pop is also noted. Arief van Rhee left the practice in April 2023.

Acting for both developers and investors, Osborne Clarke has a well-rounded real estate practice, active in a variety of real estate matters. The team regularly handles residential issues, such as redevelopments, as well as commercial real estate matters, covering logistics, data centres, office and retail properties, among others. Practice head Bas Beenen is a specialist in civil law-related real estate issues including both commercial and residential. Cees Graafland works on real estate taxation; Casper Bos handles transactions; and Kim Hoefman is the go-to for acquisitions and disposals. Charlie van der Star is a key contact for renewable energy-related real estate issues.

Simmons & Simmons acts for a range of clients, including developers, contractors, authorities, consortiums, lenders and investment companies. Its practice is divided into six areas: real estate M&A; project development; project finance and real estate finance; exploitation and leases; public tenders; and real estate disputes. The team is co-led by Luc Cohen and Rob Hendriks, with Cohen handling both contentious and non-contentious real estate issues, and Hendriks focusing on real estate M&A. Civil law notary Siemkje Batenburg assists with real estate transactions and commercial real estate matters. Real estate finance specialist Ivo van Dijk is also a name to note alongside Nick Braamburg and Bob van Els.

Straatman Koster Advocaten is a specialised firm that focuses on real estate, construction and environmental law. The team handles a number of environmental, zoning and planning law cases and lease law issues. It also advises on PPP/PFI area development projects and real estate development projects across a number of real estate assets including office, residential, leisure and logistics. Practice co-heads Thijs Straatman and Wilfried Koster lead the department, utilising their expertise in real estate and construction law as well as project development. Joost Hoekstra is experienced in land acquisition and environmental issues, while Marinda de Smidt is known for her expertise in real estate contracts. Violet Acar and Marc Marcusse are also noted.

Specialists in corporate and real estate law, act Fort Advocaten is known for its work in the retail, hotel and leisure segments. The practice handles both contentious and non-contentious issues, and is jointly led by Pieter Twaalfhoven, Katinka Verdurmen, Dirk van den Berg and Mirre Vermeer, who excel in a broad range of real estate matters. Asmara Kalter assists the team with civil real estate law issues and commercial contracts.

Zoning, environmental law, leasing, project development and real estate transactions all fall within the scope of BarentsKrans’ real estate practice. Sustainable energy is another primary focus for the team and is handled by Jesse Zijlma. Joost Huijgen and Leonoor Lieben co-lead the practice, the former specialising in contract and liability laws and the latter focusing on notarial real estate. Jeffrey Koenecke handles commercial real estate issues.

The real estate team at Buren is known for its expertise in foreclosure auctions of real estate. Other areas covered by the team include development, redevelopment and financing, as well as purchasing and leasing. The team is jointly led by Gerbrand Schrickx, Kirsten Prick and Jonathan Gal. Schrickx and Prick are both civil law notaries focused on commercial real estate, while Gal handles real estate transactions, project development and leases.

Boutique real estate firm Hemwood assists clients with civil law-related real estate matters and stands out for its skills in environmental and planning matters. The firm has recently been strengthened by the addition of notary Monique Laenen as practice head, who joined the firm in September 2022 from DLA Piper. The arrival of Laenen and her team has enabled the practice to expand its offering to include notarial services alongside its traditional real estate offering. Eefje Van Bommel handles redevelopment cases, while Sonja Van Der Kamp works on commercial leasing and real estate transactions. Gijs Heutink is the go-to for area developments and transactions, and lease law expert Niels Van Tamelen is also experienced in litigation.

Founded in 2019, boutique real estate law firm NewGround Law B.V. has been increasing its capabilities to offer both contentious and non-contentious real estate advice. Environmental, planning, sustainable energy and administrative law are all primary areas of focus for the team. Civil law notary Cynthia de Witt Wijnen-Guman specialises in real estate transactions, while Renée Fennis assists both national and international clients in lease agreements and transactions. Candidate civil law notary Etiënne Dijkhorst joined the firm in April 2023 from De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, further strengthening the practice.

The real estate team at Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV collaborates with the firm's environmental and planning department and construction practice to assist governmental entities with the full range of real estate issues and projects. Such matters include area development, transformation and development of properties, leasing and sustainability issues. The practice has also been increasing its private client base. Tenancy law specialist Aemile van Rappard chairs the team and is supported by a strong team, including Maryse Mesu-Abbekerk, who focuses on leasing, acquisitions, contracts and project development, and Floris Sepmeijer, who works on rental law and ground leases.

Boutique firm Six Advocaten focuses on real estate, construction, regulatory and procurement law. On the real estate side, it handles litigation, transactional and advisory work for its clients. The team is adept at handling regulatory issues related to landlord and tenancy law as well as leasing, project redevelopment, and sales and acquisitions. Team lead Femke Borst is a go-to for landlord and tenancy-related issues, and she is also well versed in mixed-use lease contracts and qualification of use matters. Jeroen Kist is popular among German and Austrian clients in property transactions and property management.

Baker McKenzie uses its international presence to specialise in cross-border real estate deals. In particular, the practice is known for advising inbound investors. The team also handles energy-related real estate matters, data centre deals and real estate finance. Leading the practice, Paul Goedvolk is a civil notary and commercial property, real estate finance and project development expert. Kathinka Driessen is also noted.

The real estate team at Boels Zanders Advocaten largely serves the south of the Netherlands in real estate issues involving retail, leisure and domestic housing. The practice is also known for its skills in assisting German clients. Based in Venlo, Louis Einig and Harm Heynen lead the practice, the former focusing on property development and the latter on tenancy law. In Eindhoven, Ward van Loo specialises in public procurement and state aid law.

Eversheds Sutherland is particularly known for handling real estate matters involving renewable energy, such as solar projects and large data centre development projects. The team also collaborates with its corporate, banking and finance teams to advise on other real estate matters such as restructurings and acquisitions. Natascha Geraedts and Max van Drunen co-chair the practice. Geraedts is a go-to for planning and environmental matters and van Drunen leads on renewable energy and sustainability issues. Berend Zwart, who focuses on the commercial side of real estate, joined from Osborne Clarke in July 2024.

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.

Norton Rose Fulbright‘s real estate team combines real estate and finance expertise to assist clients with real estate project financing and refinancing, acquisitions and divestments. Practice head Daphne Broerse advises on the sale, purchase and lease of real estate for a range of clients, including property developers and property funds.

Known for advising embassies with real estate issues, the real estate practice at independent firm Russell Advocaten B.V. is equipped to advise on numerous issues, such as leasing, purchasing and disputes. Another key area for the firm is retail real estate. Managing partner Reinier W.L. Russell chairs the practice and has a broad practice that includes real estate.

Full-service firm Taylor Wessing makes use of its international network to assist foreign and national clients in cross-border projects. Practice co-heads Huub Stroom and Hendrick Jan Schimmel both specialise in real estate. Stroom advises a range of clients - including real estate funds and supermarket chains - on property law matters, while Schimmel takes the lead on corporate real estate transactions such as the purchase and sale of commercial real estate.

Based in the Hague, Van der Feltz Advocaten is a boutique law firm with a joint construction and real estate practice, which assists in contentious and non-contentious real estate matters. Recently, the team has been assisting clients with sale and leaseback transactions. Marc Houweling leads the team handling all real estate matters. Brim Tonino focuses on public procurement, leasing and property law.