About
Provided by Straatman Koster Advocaten
Straatman Koster advocaten is an independent niche firm focused on real estate and commercial development i.e. general real estate law, engineering and building law, zoning and environmental law, procurement law and lease law.
We engage with our clients at the strategic level followed by executing on contracts and litigating when necessary.
We specialize in complex PPP/PFI area development projects where we can demonstrate our capacity to deliver integrated advice covering our areas of expertise. Our recent engagement in the development of several innovative business parks (such as Schiphol Trade Park) is typical of our ability to deliver expertise in this area. Furthermore, we frequently work on high profile inner city restructuring projects such as ‘Hart van Zuid’ in Rotterdam, Central Market in Amsterdam, Central District in Leiden and ‘Hoog Catharijne’ in Utrecht.
Straatman Koster advocaten acts on behalf of (i.a.) property developers, construction companies, architects, engineering firms, governmental and financial institutions. Key clients are BPD (Bouwfonds), Schiphol Area Development Company, Dura Vermeer NV, Transdev, municipality of Rotterdam, municipality of Leiden, municipality of Gouda and the province of Zuid-Holland. Our relationships with our key client base have matured into one of valued partnership, we have evolved this into a key differentiator, focusing strongly on the key objectives of our clients and supporting them in achieving these.
Chambers Review
Straatman Koster often assists clients with construction matters, particularly involving transport infrastructure. The law firm is also notably active in redevelopment projects. It assists with a number of contentious matters, such as construction arbitration and disputes around design and build agreements. The team additionally assists with the negotiation of sale and purchase agreements and the sale of land plots. It is a popular choice with public sector clients, including for procurement issues and land reclamation matters.
Work Highlights
- Straatman Koster acted for the joint venture VOF PhilHavana on matters relating to the construction of 'The Sax', including advice on the land sale and purchase agreement, and the design and construct agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Beside their experience, they address complex matters with creativity and view sophisticated matters from different angles."
"They provide good insight into what is going on in the market."
"Beside their experience, they address complex matters with creativity and view sophisticated matters from different angles."
"They provide good insight into what is going on in the market."
Notable Practitioners
Wilfried Koster often assists clients with negotiating sale and purchase agreements and design and construction agreements. He also advises public bodies on land reclamation and procurement issues.
"Wilfried is a level-headed, intelligent partner who will think outside the box on all legal matters and reflects critically on our questions in such a way that together we find the depths of the problem and solutions."
"It's always nice to work with him, with the assurance that you find the best solutions on the matter."
Thijs Straatman assists clients with redevelopment projects, as well as representing them in construction arbitration.
Ranked Lawyers at
Straatman Koster Advocaten
Netherlands
Members
Provided by Straatman Koster Advocaten
Angela Minderhoud
Anne Marie Ferwerda
Anne de Jong
Caroline Lagendijk
Frederik Van Nouhuys
Hugo Strang
Joost Hoekstra
Maaike De Wit
Marinda De Smidt
Matthijs Van Leeuwen
Matthijs de Zoete
Najoua Haireche
Olivier Vermeulen
Paul Heijnsbroek
Simon Tichelaar
Tosca van Halsema
Valerie de Gier
Violet Acar
Clients
Provided by Straatman Koster Advocaten
BPD
Dura Vermeer
Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij Utrecht (OMU)
ProDelta
Schiphol Area Development Company
Transdev
municipality De Bilt
municipality of Almere
municipality of Gouda
municipality of Leiden
municipality of Rotterdam
province of Zuid-Holland
Industries
Provided by Straatman Koster Advocaten
Construction
Education
Food / agriculture
Government
Healthcare
Hospitality
Infrastructure
Innovative and logistic business parks
Leisure / Sport
Media / Entertainment
Office space
Oil / energy / water
Public transport
Real estate finance
Rental
Retail
Urban redevelopment and transformation