NewGround Law

Senior Partners: Charles van Rijckevorsel, Cynthia de Witt Wijnen, Anne-Marie Klijn, André Gaastra, Erwin Noordover, Renée Fennis, Christiaan Oudemans

Number of lawyers and civil law notaries: 28

Languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, German, Russian

NewGround Law: Strong connections. Smart solutions.

NewGround Law specialises in providing legal services in the real estate sector and the spatial environment, covering planning and zoning, environmental and energy law, and natural resources. The firm advises on national and international commercial real estate transactions, tax, dispute resolution, and legal and notarial consultancy. With a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry developments, NewGround Law closely follows emerging trends in sustainable construction, energy transition, and Clean Tech.

Clients trust NewGround Law to represent their interests with professionalism and integrity. The firm ensures that every client feels confident and supported, with complete clarity at every step.

Engaging NewGround Law means securing the expertise of a top-tier attorney or civil-law notary, dedicated to safeguarding clients' rights with absolute impartiality. Services are tailored to individual needs, built on a foundation of trust that remains unwavering.

Administrative and Sanction Law

Administrative law governs the relationship between people and government. It regulates the actions of government agencies when making administrative decisions.

Construction Law, Contracting and Dispute resolution.

Principals and contractors are advised on their rights and obligations under construction law. In addition, disputes are handled and litigated at the Arbitration Board for the Building Industry.

Transactions and Notarial Services

Real estate law is inextricably linked to contract law. NewGround Law assists in laying down in writing arrangements in a lease or sale and purchase agreement or a contract for professional services. In addition, a multi-disciplinary team consisting of attorneys and (candidate) civil-law notaries handle large and complex real estate transactions regarding the sale and acquisition of immovable properties and real estate portfolios in various sectors, starting out at the early stage of (commercial) negotiations with advice on the letter of intent. They carry out due diligence to identify potential risks for the client, accompanied by proposals for mitigating them. The notarial experts also take care of the legal transfer of the real estate.

Tax Law

The tax specialists at NewGround Law are experts in Dutch, European, and international tax law, with an impressive track record in (international) corporate tax, transfer pricing, mergers and acquisitions, fund structuring, private equity, and real estate transactions.

Property Law

NewGround Law advises on (the creation of) the various rights, such as the right of ownership, leasehold, right of superficies, easements, common ownership and apartment rights. Property law demands clarity in the rights and obligations of the various parties involved, including leaseholders, landowners, neighbours, owners of apartment rights and Owners’ Associations. For leaseholds specifically they advise and litigate on matters related to risk, centring on leasehold conditions, ground rent increase and valuation.

Tenancy Law

Issues related to letting and leasing are often complex. The firm advises clients on office and commercial premises, the conclusion of leases and regarding lease terminations as well as complex issues in current contracts, sometimes resulting in litigation when the need arises.

Environmental, Planning and Energy Law

Environmental law consists of a large number of laws and decisions that are all important for ensuring a healthy environment. The Environmental Management Act is central to environmental law. It serves as a framework act for permit applications in case of (industrial) activities that might result in environmental impacts. In addition, NewGround Law advises on all aspects of environmental and planning law, including spatial planning, area development and environmental and nature conservancy legislation.

DEI

NewGround Law has embedded diversity and inclusivity within its core values. The firm firmly believes that fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is essential to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to develop and contribute meaningfully to the firm’s vision.. Recognising that systemic prejudice and underrepresentation persist in society, NewGround Law strives to create an inclusive environment while focusing its policy on key aspects such as gender, cultural diversity, LGBTQI+, age, visible and invisible work limitations, and the employee life cycle. The policy’s initiatives include awareness-raising efforts, coaching programmes, and partnerships with social institutions and bicultural organisations.