Straatman Koster Advocaten
Straatman Koster Advocaten specialises in real estate and construction enabling it to have a large dedicated team that assists its varied national and international client base. The construction practice often assists with redevelopments and developments, public procurement, and disputes. The firm is also adept at assisting with both national and international contract issues. Olivier Vermeulen chairs the practice – he works for contractors, developers, investors, and government bodies in a wide range of construction cases and projects. Pre-court dispute resolution and other contentious matters are handled by Angela Minderhoud, while Thijs Straatman is a project development and procurement law specialist.
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Testimonials
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- 'Always available when required and great knowledge of construction law.'
- 'What makes the practice unique is that Angela Minderhoud has the ability to keep things simple, even when they are complicated. Her hands-on approach and knowledge in combination with her charisma make her a great professional to work with.'
- 'Straatman Koster distinguishes itself from other firms through their pro-active and very accessible way of working. They provide excellent advise in the fields of procurement law and construction law. Very pragmatic in their approach.'
- 'Angela Minderhoud is a top notch specialist within the fields of construction law and procurement law. She is pro-active, accessible and very pleasant to work with.'
- 'Great knowledge of the technical side of construction. Very dedicated. Approachable and hands on.'
- 'Hugo Strang: practical approach but with great knowledge of construction law. Olivier Vermeulen: a very tactical lawyer with a great long term vision.'
- 'The practice of Straatman Koster Advocaten is very pragmatic. The professional legal advice is well thought out both theoretically as strategically.'
- 'Hugo Strang is a good listener. He thinks carefully about the practical and legal aspects of a problem. Hugo explains his advice in a simple and understandable manner.'
Key clients
- TenneT TSO
- KanAm Grund
- Koninklijke Volker Wessels Stevin
- Dura Vermeer
- Union Investment GmbH
- Strukton Group
- Synchroon / TBI
- Arcadis N.V.
- Arup B.V.
- Valstar Simonis B.V.
- Strabag
- Middin
- Digital Realty
- Hochtief
- Museum Naturalis
- AZ Alkmaar – football club
- Woonstad Rotterdam
- A Lanes A15 (Strukon, Strabag, Ballast Nedam)
- Evides
- Woonzorg Nederland
- Demako (Belgium)
- Havenbedrijf Rotterdam (Port of Rotterdam Authority)
- Royal Properties Development
- Crossing Borders Development
- Vano Vastgoed
- Back Vastgoed
- BPD (formerly Bouwfonds) / Rabobank
- SPIE Worksphere
- Hurks Bouw
- Patrizia Netherlands
Work highlights
- Advising MEET RIVM CBG B.V. (Strukton Groep) on several major construction law-related issues.
- Advising German owner Union Investment GmbH on all legal matters regarding the execution of the project Yvie Amsterdam (formally known as Y-Towers) regarding covid-19 aftermath discussions, extra work claims, further legal arrangements with contractor. This project in Amsterdam is around EUR 500,000,000.
- Assisting TenneT TSO with an ongoing arbitration case concerning the termination of a construction contract with the construction combination Heijmans Europoles BV for the Wintrack II project, a high voltage pylons connection of 48 kilometres of electricity masts.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Olivier Vermeulen