Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 5
About
Provided by Pels Rijcken
Pels Rijcken has one of the largest real estate practices in the Netherlands. It provides assistance with numerous sales processes, (large-scale) urban projects and area developments. The firm is actively involved from the spatial planning through to realisation and exploitation including lease and rental transactions. It is eminently equipped in the field of public-private partnerships and innovative types of contracts (DBFMO). It also advises on procedures regarding health care real estate, the sale of surplus real estate and transformation. Clients include large (listed) companies, international corporates, project developers, pension and investment funds, housing corporations and other institutions, the State of the Netherlands, provinces and various municipalities.
Chambers Review
Pels Rijcken often advises public sector clients on real estate transactions, in addition to acting for investors and funds. The team has experience handling portfolio swaps and mortgage agreements. It often acts on matters involving commercial, residential and retail assets. Additionally the law firm assists developers with real estate development projects.
Work Highlights
- Pels Rijcken advised Stichting Zorggroep Florence on the sale and leaseback of a healthcare site of Florence in The Hague.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Pels Rijcken provide sound advice in complex cases."
"The lawyers at Pels Rijcken provide sound advice in complex cases."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Birnage advises public entities on project and infrastructure funding, project development and construction disputes.
"Mark is an excellent lawyer and a pleasure to work with."