Real Estate | Europe

Houthoff is highly regarded for its transactional expertise, advising both Dutch and international clients on large-scale asset deals for office or industrial assets. The law firm additionally handles shopping centres, residential complexes and logistics facilities. Its broad client base covers real estate funds, joint ventures, developers, Dutch foundations and international investors. Companies can rely on the law firm for assistance across key Dutch cities, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. The team also boasts both legal and notarial expertise, managing real estate transactions from start to finish.

Loyens & Loeff is a market-leading commercial real estate practice with a superb track record advising private equity investors and developers on real estate transactions. The law firm is able to handle matters across a broad range of asset types, including residential, commercial, industrial, logistics and retail properties. The team offers notable experience in a variety of transactions, including forward funding purchases and sale and leaseback transactions. Team members are additionally well regarded for handling development projects and joint ventures in the real estate sector, as well as financing mandates.

CMS has a particular focus on real estate transactions, advising clients on portfolio sales, turn-key asset deals and sale and leaseback transactions. It acts on matters involving logistics, residential and commercial assets. The law firm also assists with development and transformation projects. CMS is particularly respected amongst investment firms, retailers, logistics companies and property developers. Clients can equally rely on the law firm's established international network when handling pan-European real estate portfolio transactions.

Dentons acts for clients on matters involving a range of asset classes, including retail, residential and logistics properties. The law firm advises on a broad scope of real estate transactions, including the acquisition of land, portfolio sales and forward funding matters. It also assists with portfolio management and leasing matters, as well as development projects. Team members have experience representing clients in real estate disputes. Clients benefit from the law firm's network of offices for advice on cross-border transactions.

Greenberg Traurig advises on numerous sales and acquisitions involving office and logistics properties, including assisting with forward funding transactions. The team often represents asset managers in real estate transactions. It also advises on development projects and negotiating lease agreements. The law firm offers further experience in contentious matters, including leasing disputes, as well as real estate finance cases. Greenberg Traurig collaborates closely with its offices in other European jurisdictions to manage multi-jurisdictional real estate portfolio sales.

AKD handles real estate transactional matters, including sale and leaseback transactions and negotiating joint venture agreements for redevelopment projects. The law firm also assists with built-to-suit projects, leasing agreements and real estate finance matters. AKD's enviable client list comprises prominent real estate investment firms and developers, as well as technology and logistics companies. The team leverages its expertise to advise clients managing a variety of assets, including residential complexes, distribution facilities, data centres and office buildings.

DLA Piper particularly advises clients on real estate transactions, including the divestment of office portfolios and the acquisition of residential and logistics portfolios. The law firm also acts on land acquisitions, sale and leaseback transactions and turn-key sales. Team members have experience in project development and construction matters. Clients benefit from the law firm's large international network when seeking advice on cross-border mandates.

Van Doorne often represents clients in real estate transactions, advising on turn-key acquisitions, the sale of properties and the purchase of land plots for development. The law firm has notable experience in matters involving healthcare and residential assets, with further expertise in commercial spaces and logistics sites. The real estate team often works closely with the law firm's banking and finance practice on real estate finance matters. It additionally assists with development projects.

A&O Shearman advises clients on the acquisition and sale of real estate assets, particularly involving retail and logistics properties. The law firm also acts on development projects. It works closely with the law firm's strong banking practice to assist with real estate financing matters, as well as collaborating with the law firm's offices in other jurisdictions on cross-border mandates.

BarentsKrans advises clients on the acquisition and divestment of real estate across a range of asset classes, including residential, retail and commercial property. The law firm also acts for developers on all aspects of development projects, including drafting cooperation agreements, as well as urban redevelopment and transformation matters. The team additionally represents clients in negotiating turn-key agreements and lease agreements.

Lexence often acts for investment funds and financial sector clients on a range of real estate transactions for office, commercial and residential assets, as well as properties in the healthcare and hospitality spaces. The law firm advises on sales, purchases and leaseback transactions. Additionally, it assists with lease agreements, redevelopment projects and real estate financing matters. Lexence draws upon its expertise to advise on real estate transactions across multiple Dutch cities, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht.

Stibbe assists clients with real estate transactions and lease agreements. The law firm particularly advises investors on acquisitions in the healthcare, retail and logistics sectors. The team also acts on real estate finance matters, often collaborating with its banking team. Stibbe boasts further expertise in land acquisitions, leasing agreements and relocation matters.

Baker McKenzie stands out for its capabilities in advising clients on real estate topics concerning a variety of properties, such as logistics sites, hotels, office buildings, shopping centres and residential towers. The law firm is also particularly skilled at handling transactions related to mixed-use developments. The team assists with the drafting and negotiating of sale and purchase agreements and transfer deeds, as well as the relevant notarial elements and lease contracts. Baker McKenzie's practice is bolstered by its ability to support in the financing of real estate assets.

Clifford Chance advises private equity houses and asset managers on the acquisition of real estate portfolios and on sale and leaseback transactions. The law firm is particularly active in transactions involving healthcare, office and residential assets. The real estate team works closely with the law firm's banking team on real estate finance matters, as well as collaborating with the law firm's offices in other jurisdictions on cross-border matters.

Florent is equipped to advise developers on the real estate aspects of development projects, including structuring agreements and contract drafting. The lawyers equally represent clients in the negotiation of lease and SPA agreements. Florent is particularly skilled in the handling of real estate transactions with ESG considerations. Mixed-use properties, office buildings, logistics sites and retail facilities feature in the team's recent highlights.

NewGround Law advises clients on real estate transactions including acquisitions, divestment and sale and leaseback agreements. The law firm also has experience with project development and redevelopment involving logistics properties and office buildings. The team often represents asset managers and investment funds.

Osborne Clarke is recognised for its broad work portfolio advising Dutch real estate companies and international asset managers on real estate transactions and development projects. The law firm advises on matters involving a range of property types, including residential, office and retail assets. It often assists with portfolio sales and real estate financing mandates.

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.

SIX Advocaten is a popular address for property developers, real estate investors and corporate entities seeking advice on property transactions and development projects. Clients also turn to SIX Advocaten for assistance with leasing negotiations, permit applications and building renovations. The law firm offers particular expertise in tenancy-related matters, including issues concerning evictions, rent agreements and property damage claims.

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.

Taylor Wessing is mandated by real estate developers and asset managers to assist with the acquisition and sale of a variety of asset classes, including office, residential, commercial and logistics properties. The team boasts additional experience handling redevelopment projects, lease agreements and property renovations. Clients also benefit from the team's collaboration with banking and finance partners to finance real estate transactions.