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AKD’s construction practice is led by civil law notary Sven Billet and advises clients on construction-related transactions and advisory mandates. The team is noted for its speciality in the energy sector assisting with offshore infrastructure projects, regulatory issues and financing. Clients of the firm consist of developers and construction companies from across the world and Benelux. Frenk Huisman leads on construction matters including transactions, while Julian Versmissen focuses on international construction projects. Marc Wintgens advises construction companies on contractual issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great network, all factual knowledge and high level of entrepreneurial co-working spirit to realise smart solutions.’

  • ‘Professional, available and knowledgeable.’

  • ‘AKD have a construction and real estate team that is capable of handling any issue that may arise. Their lawyers have a broad experience and understanding of the industry, an asset which enables its clients to close a deal efficiently. AKD has proven to add negotiation power for its clients. They are uniquely professional and really add beyond the legal content.’

  • ‘Marc Wintgens has written a book about the transformation of office buildings into apartments, which transformation is contributing to solving the housing crisis in the Netherlands. Marc is a brilliant lawyer and dealmaker, who always knows how to assess risks correctly.'

Key clients

  • Aldi
  • Univé
  • Zalando
  • Panattoni
  • Allianz Real Estate GmbH
  • Port of Rotterdam
  • Greystar Real Estate Partners
  • Goodman
  • Life Europe
  • VolkerWessels
  • Rochdale
  • Portaal
  • Staedion
  • Haag Wonen
  • Stichting Havensteder
  • Vestia Groep
  • Woonbedrijf
  • Ymere
  • 'thuis
  • WonenCentraal
  • Sint Trudo
  • Philips
  • WDP
  • Green Real Estate
  • M&G Real Estate
  • Kaan Architects
  • DW Partners
  • DSV
  • Development Company Greenport Venlo (DCGV)
  • Prologis
  • Flow Real Estate
  • Profinn
  • Joint Owners of the Entrada Area
  • Prorail
  • Hercuton
  • Edge Technologies
  • Mourik Services
  • KlokGroep

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sven Billet

Other key lawyers

Frenk Huisman, Julian Vermissen, Marc Wintgens