Jordie Bakker
Van DoorneMark Moolhuizen and Bas Van Zelst lead the construction team at Van Doorne, advising clients on non-contentious matters and disputes. Van Zelst is key to construction-related arbitration cases and other complex disputes, while Moolhuizen handles international projects. Jordie Bakker who is well-versed in construction law issues in both national and international construction projects. Sector specific work includes commercial real estate and housing construction projects, hospitals and healthcare redevelopment and development projects, and housing corporations.
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Testimonials
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‘We are very satisfied with Van Doorne's team for their proactive, solution-oriented, and commercially savvy approach. What sets them apart is their ability to foresee challenges and take timely actions to resolve them, adding real value to our business objective. Overall, their capabilities make them a strong contender in the industry, and we are very pleased with their performance.’
‘I'm pleased with the team at Van Doorne, particularly Jordie Bakker for his expertise and proactive, solution-oriented approach. Jordie's depth of knowledge sets him apart; he consistently anticipates challenges and provides effective solutions, making him an invaluable asset to our collaboration. Overall, we are very satisfied with his and the team's performance.’
‘The team of Van Doorne showed us a consistent and reliable process, which led us to a good result. There was a good mixed team who advised us in the project. We are very convenient with the work done.’
‘Mark Moolhuizen did an excellent job by preparing the meeting, and giving a right advice during the process. He prepared the work together with an excellent team of his office.’
‘The team is very well equipped to advise us on all aspects of construction. Their way of working can be described as finding a solution that suits the client. This requires knowledge of the business and the client.’
‘Mark Moolhuizen is dedicated, available and hands-on. He is a pleasure to work with. He is very experienced, professional, has in-depth knowledge of the sector and works very hard to achieve the best results for his clients, but always with a view to fair dealings’
‘The practice combines very practical detailed knowledge with legislation and down to earth textual refinement in contracts. Very valuable and convincing in negotiating processes.’
‘Mark Moolhuizen and his team are team players with an outstanding eye for the right approach in strategic and contract negotiations. ’
Key clients
- Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom's Relation
- Tergooi
- MG Real Estate
- Accolade
- Amphia
- Heembouw
- Ducth City Development
- Amstelring
- Xior
- Care Property Invest
- FrieslandCampina
- Bureau Zuidema
- Orpea SA
- Municipalities of Enkhuizen and Stede Broec
- Heerema Marine Contractors Nederland SE
- Zalmhaven C.V.
Work highlights
- Advising the Taskforce Versnelling Tijdelijke Huisvesting, an initiative of the Dutch government (Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom's Relations) that is tackling the urgent need for temporary housing solutions in the Netherlands, on all legal matters except for procurement law (CMS).
- Assisting Heembouw with several development projects including the complex renovation of the Tropenhotel / KIT Hotel.
- Advised MG Real Estate on the development and subsequent sale – through a share transaction – of the MG Park Lelystad in Lelystad, a project comprising a logistics facility including a 60,000 sqm warehouse.
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Mark Moolhuizen
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Mark Moolhuizen, Bas van Zelst