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1082 MC Amsterdam
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Netherlands > Construction Tier 1

Construction and real estate specialist firm HabrakenRutten continues to excel in advising clients on the full life cycle of large construction projects. A key area for the practice is infrastructure PPP projects, as well as greenfield and brownfield developments. Clients typically include construction companies and developers, and the firm has continued to grow its presence in hydrogen projects and restructuring. Co-leading the team are Peter Habraken and Sjoerd Rutten, Habraken is well-known for his expertise in PPP projects and asset development processes, while Rutten represents clients in litigation, arbitration, and dispute prevention. Henk Raven is the go-to for construction-related contract and corporate law issues. Thijs Homveld is also notable for his cross-border knowledge, while Gert Weerheim assists with litigation.

Practice head(s):

Sjoerd Rutten; Peter Habraken

Other key lawyers:

Henk Raven; Gert Weerheim; Thijs Homveld

Testimonials

‘The lawyers working at HabrakenRutten avail of extensive knowledge and experience. They are well equipped for drafting and negotiating complex construction contracts and are sharp litigators.’

‘Sjoerd Rutten is a very bright lawyer. He is very dedicated to the interests of his clients and is a highly valued sparring partner (due to his personality and knowledge of the construction industry and applicable laws and regulations). Sjoerd is able to act on all kind of levels (from project team to board room). He is able to quickly analyse complex situations and knows what really matters. He is a safe pair of hands in litigation proceedings!’

‘Focus on built assets and boutique character. Ample experience in complex projects. Navigating between risk mitigation and (early) resolution of conflicts. ’

‘Sjoerd Rutten and Gert Weerheim are strong lawyers. Their deep business understanding combined with top notch legal expertise allow them to provide excellent advice, also in litigation.’

Key clients

Royal BAM Group (including its subsidiary AM Development)

Boskalis

Dura Vermeer

TBI Holdings

HES International

VanderValk Hotel Group

Infrared Capital Partners

Infracapital M&G Investment Management Ltd

Work highlights

  • Acting as lead counsel for the project development of Holland Hydrogen I.
  • Advising Feyenoord XL on the long term redevelopment of the inner-city location close to Feyenoord soccer stadium.
  • Advising the consortium of the IJmond Sea Lock on a PPP project as their lead counsel.

Netherlands > Project finance and PFI Tier 2

HabrakenRutten utilises its strong background in infrastructure and construction to advise on the project finance of large-scale infrastructure projects. Based in Rotterdam, the firm is able to advise on major PPP projects including national motorways, rail and wet infrastructure. Peter Habraken and Henk Raven co-lead the team: Habraken is well versed in successful refinancing during project phases, while Raven is known for creating contracting strategies in line with financial requirements of complex projects. Sander Simonetti has expanded the firm's capabilities with his expertise in sustainable energy projects. Anna Kaptijn is also noted.

Practice head(s):

Peter Habraken; Henk Raven

Other key lawyers:

Sander Simonetti; Anna Kapteijn

Work highlights

  • Advising the lenders on the €750m project financing of a PPP project.
  • Advising on the project financing in relation to the roll-out of several biogas plants.
  • Advising a subcontractor on the financing of a motorway corridor.

Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology Tier 4

The boutique firm HabrakenRutten specialises in digital and built assets within the infrastructure, real estate, energy and tech spaces. Jan Brölmann leads the IT practice, offering expertise in outsourcing and cloud-sourcing transactions, digital transformations, big data and IoT, as well as high-end tech and outsourcing-related litigation.

Practice head(s):

Jan Brölmann

Testimonials

‘Jan Brölmann is an IP and privacy specialist with an outstanding level of legal expertise. He has a hands-on approach, collaborates effectively, delivers quickly, is proactive and is sensitive in handling business matters.’

‘Jan Brölmann is pragmatic, experienced and a pleasant advisor to work with.’

‘Jan Brölmann’s added value lies in his knowledge and experience in IT, GDPR and data security.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the constantly developing fibre-to-the-home and copper telecommunications market.’

‘Jan Brölmann is pleasant to work with. He is a dedicated and qualified advisor with a keen eye for commercial interests.’

Key clients

Royal VolkerWessels

Dura Vermeer

Renewi

Royal Terberg Group

Fujitsu

Vialis

VolkerWessels Telecom

OMRT

SPAR

KWS Infra

Work highlights

  • Advised Renewi in an IT outsourcing transaction relating to the global implementation of an ERP-solution for the waste industry.
  • Advised Royal VolkerWessels in a cloud-sourcing transaction relating to a process outsourcing for the entire VolkerWessels group.
  • Supported Vialis on matters relating to the use of intelligent traffic light installations.

Netherlands > Energy

The transactional energy team at HabrakenRutten, formed in January 2022 by Sander Simonetti's arrival, was bolstered by the arrival of counsel Claire van der Hoeven who joined from De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek in March 2023.