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 Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield on the redevelopment of the Leidsenhage shopping centre.

Strengths

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"One of the best legal advisers within the field of real estate law."

Real Estate respondent
Europe

"The firm takes a very hands-on approach and is solution-minded."

Real Estate respondent
Europe

"The combination of excellent legal skills, market knowledge, efficient approach and commercial awareness makes the team unique."

Real Estate respondent
Europe

"One of the best legal advisers within the field of real estate law."

Real Estate respondent
Europe

"The firm takes a very hands-on approach and is solution-minded."

Real Estate respondent
Europe

"The combination of excellent legal skills, market knowledge, efficient approach and commercial awareness makes the team unique."

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 is the best civil law real estate notary in the Netherlands. He maintains great oversight, takes into account the interests of all parties involved and manages processes efficiently."

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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.

"He is very capable and pleasant to work with."

"He is very experienced and involved with his clients."

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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 has a very wide range of expertise. He is also an excellent litigator."

"Michel is a high-end lawyer and an authority in his discipline. Not only his substantive knowledge but also his personal performance is outstanding."

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