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Straatman Koster Advocaten

Real Estate

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Straatman Koster Advocaten

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.

Clients (12)

  • BPD
  • Dura Vermeer
  • Schiphol Area Development Company
  • municipality of Rotterdam
  • municipality of Leiden
  • province of Zuid-Holland
  • municipality De Bilt
  • municipality of Gouda
  • Transdev
  • ProDelta
  • municipality of Almere
  • Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij Utrecht (OMU)

Industries (17)

  • Healthcare
  • Infrastructure
  • Real estate finance
  • Innovative and logistic business parks
  • Oil / energy / water
  • Office space
  • Urban redevelopment and transformation
  • Public transport
  • Hospitality
  • Food / agriculture
  • Construction
  • Education
  • Government
  • Media / Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Leisure / Sport
  • Rental

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Netherlands

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Straatman Koster operates a broad practice across both real estate and construction topics. The law firm is regularly instructed to advise on sale and purchase agreements relating to commercial, residential and business assets, with further expertise in the management of land acquisition and public procurement mandates. Lease agreements and joint venture partnerships also form part of the law firm's wide offering, in addition to the handling of redevelopment projects. Straatman Koster attracts a varied clientele, such as property developers, governmental bodies, investment firms and housing associations.

Notable practitioners

Joost Hoekstra is a key contact for clients.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Straatman Koster advised Schiphol Area Development Company on the drafting of sale agreements for the Schiphol Trade Park.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Straatman Koster has a strong focus on the real estate sector, with swift handling of matters and excellent accessibility. The team's approach reflects a down-to-earth mentality.

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Members

Provided by Straatman Koster Advocaten

  • Anne de Jong

  • Tosca van Halsema

  • Valerie de Gier

  • Paul Heijnsbroek

  • Hugo Strang

  • Joost Hoekstra

  • Angela Minderhoud

  • Violet Acar

  • Maaike De Wit

  • Simon Tichelaar

  • Marinda De Smidt

  • Najoua Haireche

  • Frederik Van Nouhuys

  • Caroline Lagendijk

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