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BarentsKrans

Real Estate: Leading Notaries

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BarentsKrans

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The real estate team is one of the larger dedicated real estate teams in the Netherlands. The team consists of specialised attorneys and civil law notaries with extensive knowledge and experience, working closely together on all aspects of real estate law. Due to their extensive sector knowledge and wide-ranging expertise, they are able to assist their clients on all real estate related issues, from the first negotiations to the envisaged result. The expertise includes project development, real estate transactions, real estate finance, environmental & zoning law and construction disputes. Key types of work are providing advice on and preparing the required agreements for complex real estate projects and transactions. Clients include e.g. Amvest, Rabobank Coöperatief U.A. and Vestia.

This team’s legal experts advise and conduct proceedings about environmental law, sector-specific regulations and commodities legislation, public service law, privacy and the protection of personal data, but also about general administrative law, subsidies and government liability. They act not just for businesses like Synchroon, AM and Amvest, but also for central government and local and regional authorities. BarentsKrans is also one of the leading firms in sustainable energy, such as solar parks, heat/cold storage systems (ATES-systems) and large-scale wind farms.

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What the Team is Known For

BarentsKrans advises clients on the acquisition and divestment of real estate across a range of asset classes, including residential, retail and commercial property. The law firm also acts for developers on all aspects of development projects, including drafting cooperation agreements, as well as urban redevelopment and transformation matters. The team additionally represents clients in negotiating turn-key agreements and lease agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • BarentsKrans assisted Stichting Pensioenfonds Metaal en Techniek with the acquisition of part of the SEM Hoofddorp project.

Strengths

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  • They are capable of breaking down difficult legal problems into workable solutions.

    Real Estate: Leading Notaries respondentEurope
  • BarentsKrans is always up to date with the latest legal developments and knows how to pinpoint the possible legal issues.

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  • BarentsKrans consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism and responsiveness. Its practical approach ensures that we receive clear, actionable advice.

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  • BarentsKrans delivers clear, concise advice in complicated situations.

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  • The team is very friendly and hands on, with a focus on the client's needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Leon Hoppenbrouwers
    Band 1Leon Hoppenbrouwers

    Leon Hoppenbrouwers

    Leon Hoppenbrouwers is a leading notary in the Dutch real estate market. He frequently acts for clients from the retail and logistics sectors on real estate transactions and development projects.

    • Leon Hoppenbrouwers is the best real estate notary in the Netherlands. He is very commercial and absolutely outstanding.

      Real Estate: Leading Notaries respondentEurope
    • Leon Hoppenbrouwers is a very knowledgeable notary whose technical skills are really good.

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  • Band 3Jeffrey Koenecke
    Band 3Jeffrey Koenecke

    Jeffrey Koenecke

    Jeffrey Koenecke advises clients on the purchase of residential assets and on portfolio sales. He also has experience in drafting cooperation agreements for real estate development projects.
    • Jeffrey Koenecke is experienced and a pleasure to work with.

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    • Jeffrey Koenecke provides fast and to-the-point advice with commercial awareness.

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Ranked Individuals at BarentsKrans (2)

Netherlands

Members

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  • Sam van der Weiden

  • Celien de Pous

  • Joris Jas

  • Valérie Verschoor

  • Suus Lelieveld

  • Myrte Pielage

  • Jeremy de Vreede

  • Joost Huijgen

  • Jesse Zijlma

  • Dorsa Nazari

  • Jason van de Pol

  • Christi Donkervoort

  • Jarieke Timmerman

  • Marlou Timmerman

  • Ingrid Reimert

  • Leonoor Lieben

  • Remco Bäcker

  • Nuray Aslan

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