Houthoff, Real Estate | Chambers Europe Profile

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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 additionally handles shopping centres, residential complexes and logistics facilities. Its broad client base covers real estate funds, joint ventures, developers, Dutch foundations and international investors. Companies can rely on the law firm for assistance across key Dutch cities, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. The team also boasts both legal and notarial expertise, managing real estate transactions from start to finish.

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Work Highlights

Houthoff advised TPG Angelo Gordon on the acquisition of a residential portfolio from ERES, amounting to approximately EUR695 million.

Strengths

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We appreciate Houthoff's ability to simplify and communicate complex matters by focusing on the key points and essential facts.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Houthoff brings extensive in-house expertise, provides dependable advice and consistently meets agreed timelines.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Houthoff is able to understand complex projects not only on a legal level, but also on a strategic level. The team is able to combine legal advice with a business perspective.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Houthoff always provides quick responses and has pleasant people to work with.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

They are the best legal advisers in the Dutch real estate market. They always work at the highest level.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

We appreciate Houthoff's ability to simplify and communicate complex matters by focusing on the key points and essential facts.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Houthoff brings extensive in-house expertise, provides dependable advice and consistently meets agreed timelines.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Houthoff is able to understand complex projects not only on a legal level, but also on a strategic level. The team is able to combine legal advice with a business perspective.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Houthoff always provides quick responses and has pleasant people to work with.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

They are the best legal advisers in the Dutch real estate market. They always work at the highest level.

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.

Jan Cees Kuiken advises objectively. He is always commercial and driven in getting the best solution for all parties.

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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 has excellent knowledge and knows how to properly assist clients during complex investment processes.

Herman Lohman performs his role very effectively, providing clear guidance.

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Dolf de Jong

Band 2

Dolf de Jong advises clients on real estate transactions including turn-key sales, as well as project development and redevelopment.

Dolf de Jong is an excellent adviser who is very responsive and can give practical advice. He tells us how to proceed and he meets our needs.

Dolf de Jong knows our company inside and out. He has a deep understanding of our specific way of doing business and ensures that our DNA is reflected in the legal documentation.

Dolf de Jong is always good in providing quick responses and help.

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Lucas Louwerier

Band 3

Lucas Louwerier assists clients with real estate transactions and development projects. He has a particular focus on matters involving developers.

Lucas Louwerier has good knowledge of the real estate business and can manage complex processes well. I am very pleased with him.

He is an excellent and pragmatic legal adviser.

Lucas Louwerier provides an exceptionally high level of service.

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Anna Wijnans

Up and Coming

Anna Wijnans is highlighted for her ability to advise property developers and investment firms on transactional real estate matters, including the acquisition and development of mixed-use buildings and logistics sites.

Anna Wijnans demonstrates a highly focused and solution-driven mindset, enabling her to analyse and navigate complex matters with strategic clarity.

Anna Wijnans is a highly experienced and very pragmatic lawyer.

We are very satisfied with our collaboration with Anna Wijnans.

Her leadership fosters outstanding motivation, expertise and commitment throughout the transaction process.

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