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Real Estate

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

Provided by Chambers

Real Estate - Netherlands

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

  • 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.

Real Estate respondent
Europe

Members

Provided by Straatman Koster Advocaten

Angela Minderhoud

Anne de Jong

Caroline Lagendijk

Frederik Van Nouhuys

Hugo Strang

Joost Hoekstra

Maaike De Wit

Marinda De Smidt

Najoua Haireche

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