Houthoff, Real Estate | Chambers Europe Profile

About

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Houthoff’s experienced Real Estate Team comprises over 50 real estate specialists who look beyond the problem. They have the extensive knowledge and experience required to anticipate the changing demand in the sector. Houthoff's civil-law notaries play a pivotal role in this. The Real Estate Team is involved in the largest and most high-profile Dutch and European real estate transactions. Houthoff assists investors, project developers, financiers, construction companies, housing corporations and end users with complex real estate transactions and disputes.

Parties engage Houthoff's Real Estate Team for advice on complex real estate structures, which our civil-law notaries and lawyers provide practical and innovative solutions for. Complex real estate financing requires legal and tax expertise and a comprehensive knowledge of the national and international real estate market. Houthoff's real estate specialists advise financial institutions, real estate funds and investors on refinancing, restructuring, complex real estate auctions and distressed loan portfolios. With the rise of smart cities, Houthoff also advise and assist national and international parties investing in sustainable capital, technological communication and smart infrastructure to realise these urban developments.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Netherlands

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Houthoff is highly regarded for its transactional expertise, advising both Dutch and international clients on large-scale asset deals for office or industrial assets. The law firm has strong experience in construction, development and redevelopment projects, frequently concerning residential and retail property, as well as major infrastructure projects. Its broad client base covers real estate funds, joint ventures, developers, Dutch foundations and international investors. The team advises clients on PPP and PFI projects, tendering, construction agreements, turn-key sales and environmental and planning issues, as well as representing clients in disputes.

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Work Highlights

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Houthoff advised a consortium of developers on the development of Merwede, a new district in Utrecht.

Strengths

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The knowledge of construction law that Houthoff brings is essential to our organisation. The team provides excellent service in all legal areas and is always on time.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Houthoff is excellent at cutting through complexity and strikes the right balance between mitigating risk versus speed.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Houthoff is an industry leader with in-depth knowledge, both of the law and in understanding counterparties.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Houthoff is extremely reactive, knowledgeable and friendly. The team knows how to make deals proceed.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Houthoff has a hands-on approach, a real grasp of issues in the market and up-to-date knowledge. The team is proactive and very practical.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

The knowledge of construction law that Houthoff brings is essential to our organisation. The team provides excellent service in all legal areas and is always on time.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Houthoff is excellent at cutting through complexity and strikes the right balance between mitigating risk versus speed.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Houthoff is an industry leader with in-depth knowledge, both of the law and in understanding counterparties.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Houthoff is extremely reactive, knowledgeable and friendly. The team knows how to make deals proceed.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Houthoff has a hands-on approach, a real grasp of issues in the market and up-to-date knowledge. The team is proactive and very practical.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Jan Cees Kuiken

Star Individuals

Jan Cees Kuiken is one of the most outstanding notaries in the Dutch real estate market. He offers notable experience advising clients on the high-value sale and purchase of real estate assets in a wide variety of sectors, including retail, office and logistics properties.

He has in-depth knowledge of both the underlying subject as well as how to approach challenges from a commercial point of view. He thinks two steps ahead and can manoeuvre in difficult circumstances.

Jan Cess Kuiken is a very experienced professional with strong relationship management skills.

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Herman Lohman

Band 1

Herman Lohman remains one of the leading real estate notaries in the Netherlands. He advises clients on acquisitions and sale transactions, including transactions involving development land. He also assists clients with redevelopment projects.

Herman Lohman is extremely reactive, commercially aware and a knowledgeable lawyer.

Herman Lohman is only just a phone call away. He is a solution-thinker who brings a lot of skills and experience to the table, whilst remaining calm in all situations.

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Michel Klijn

Band 1

Michel Klijn has notable experience advising construction companies and developers on redevelopment projects and PFI projects, as well as litigation. He frequently acts on construction projects involving retail assets and transport infrastructure.

Michel Klijn is a pleasure to work with. He strikes the right balance between formal and informal.

Michel Klijn is an approachable, practical lawyer who knows what is happening in the business and is able to solve complex matters without losing the business mindset.

Michel Klijn is very experienced and has a great reputation. I am impressed by him.

Michel Klijn is very knowledgeable, always available and transparent. He has real in-depth knowledge.

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