Van der Feltz Advocaten is a boutique real estate and construction firm based in The Hague that mainly advises domestic clients on contentious construction mandates. The team is well versed in construction law as well as environmental law, tax law, zoning and planning law and procurement law enabling it to fully advise clients on a broad range of issues. Practice head Marc Houweling excels in advising clients on construction projects, public procurement mandates and construction litigation.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The lawyers at Van der Feltz are very experienced within their field of expertise, they have extensive knowledge of construction and real estate laws. The real strength of the team lies within their capabilities to connect to our team of project managers, site supervisors and technicians. This provides us with an advantage in our legal matters, either to avoid litigations or actual court hearings or arbitration cases.’

  • ‘Marc Houweling is experienced and a true consultant.’

  • ‘A lot of knowledge and experience in the field.’

  • ‘It is always a good collaboration with Marc Houweling and Adinda de Jonge. ’

  • ‘Van der Feltz Advocaten is an excellent sparring partner in their field of expertise. All of the lawyers are knowledgeable and very responsive. They deliver high-quality advice, that we are able to implement immediately and effectively within our organisation. In addition, they think actively with us and are able to anticipate our questions and comments and take action quickly.’

  • ‘Marc Houweling is very competent. He provides clear and substantiated legal advice, in which he pin-points the various risks and sets out possible scenarios taking in consideration the interests of our organisation and its stakeholders. He makes time for me by listening and provides to me and by providing me with useful advise beyond the business matter at hand.'

Key clients

  • Gemeenschappelijke Regeling Nieuw Reijerwaard
  • Boele & van Eesteren B.V.
  • Friesland Campina
  • Shurgard

Work highlights

  • Assisted Shurgard with conducting DD investigations and advising on real estate transactions.
  • Advised Boele & van Eesteren on project documentation, including financing and securities, regarding the project Nieuw Kijkduin.
  • Assisted Friesland Campina Nederland with filing a summary proceeding against the client Lessee.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marc Houweling

Other key lawyers

Adinda de Jonge