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Pels Rijcken

Real Estate

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Pels Rijcken

About

Provided by Pels Rijcken

Pels Rijcken has one of the largest real estate practices in the Netherlands. It provides assistance with numerous sales processes, (large-scale) urban projects and area developments. The firm is actively involved from the spatial planning through to realisation and exploitation including lease and rental transactions. It is eminently equipped in the field of public-private partnerships and innovative types of contracts (DBFMO). It also advises on procedures regarding health care real estate, the sale of surplus real estate and transformation. Clients include large (listed) companies, international corporates, project developers, pension and investment funds, housing corporations and other institutions, the State of the Netherlands, provinces and various municipalities.

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Real Estate - Netherlands

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Pels Rijcken often advises public sector clients on real estate transactions, in addition to acting for investors and funds. The team has experience handling portfolio swaps and mortgage agreements. It often acts on matters involving commercial, residential and retail assets. Additionally, the law firm assists developers with real estate development projects. Pels Rijcken's transactional expertise is complemented by its understanding of real estate disputes, including those related to administrative law issues, leasing agreements and social housing.

Notable practitioners

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Work Highlights

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  • Pels Rijcken advised the Municipality of Kampen on the acquisition of land plots from a public company.

Strengths

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  • Pels Rijcken has a very proactive way of advising and is quick in following up on deadlines. The team's efforts went further than just legal advice.

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  • The Pels Rijcken team is able to simplify complex matters into smaller issues that are better to handle.

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  • The partners are always closely involved and easily accessible. They think beyond the questions and deliver extensive, high-quality advice.

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  • They know exactly what elements are essential for us.

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