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Lexence

Real Estate

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands

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The lawyers on this team have specialized knowledge not only of leasing law (as applied to retail space, hotels, logistic property, other commercial real estate and residential property), but also of all related areas (such as long-term leases, easements, temporary use arrangements and the general law of obligations).

Clients include institutional investors, family offices, developers and management companies. The team’s approach can be characterized as fast-paced, practical and result-oriented.

Besides negotiating and drawing up leases and conducting due diligence investigations, the team advises and litigates in virtually all areas of leasing law, including:

  • Approval of lease clauses that deviate from statutory provisions;
  • Defects;
  • Evictions;
  • Operational issues;
  • Renovations;
  • Rent adjustments;
  • Right of substitution upon transfer of lease;
  • Termination.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Netherlands

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Lexence often acts for investment funds and financial sector clients on a range of real estate transactions for office, commercial and residential assets, as well as properties in the healthcare and hospitality spaces. The law firm advises on sales, purchases and leaseback transactions. Additionally, it assists with lease agreements, redevelopment projects and real estate financing matters. Lexence draws upon its expertise to advise on real estate transactions across multiple Dutch cities, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht.

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Work Highlights

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  • Lexence advised Stichting Juridisch Eigenaar Benkey Vastgoed on the purchase of the World Trade Centre in Almere.

Strengths

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  • The team is very experienced in the matters it handles for us.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • When I need the lawyers, they are available. We are pleased with the work they deliver.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • It feels like we are Lexence's most important client on every occasion.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • Lexence's strengths are its speed, accuracy, pragmatism and persuasiveness.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • The team members complement each other well and see exactly where they need to engage each other to achieve complete support for our business.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Arief van Rhee
    Arief van Rhee

    Arief van Rhee

    Arief van Rhee assists clients with the acquisition and sale of real estate assets, particularly portfolios of residential properties. His practice also covers investments in hospitality, healthcare and commercial buildings.

    • Arief van Rhee is a committed notary who knows the situation and thinks along with his clients when matters arise.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Arief van Rhee has a lot of experience and weight within the market. He understands the space in which we operate.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Arief van Rhee is a pleasure to work with and a highly recommended notary. He is proactive and very knowledgeable in his field.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Arief van Rhee is always on standby to help with practical advice.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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Netherlands

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