Ploum
Ploum‘s construction practice was founded by Jacob Henriquez who excels in advising on construction matters such as issues during construction phases, construction contracts, tender procedures, and potentially arising disputes. The team is well-versed in international construction law issues and FIDIC-related contracting queries and disputes. A major focus is the renewable energy sector where it advises on agreements and procurement law. Tjinta Terlien is a key team member on construction projects.
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Testimonials
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‘Exceptional knowledge of FIDIC combined with an honest and independent point of view on legal disputes makes Ploum, and Jacob Henriquez in specific, an excellent law firm and lawyer. The responses where very quick and accurate. Besides an honest and independent point of view we also received proposals for reactions taking into account our interest even if this results in no further activity for the law firm.’
‘I have worked mostly with Jacob Henriquez and only indirect with his team. I valued extremely the availability and reliability of Jacob delivering what he promised, no matter how tight was the timeline. I have considered Jacob as part of my team and as contributor to the success factor of our project.’
‘Subject matter expertise is outstanding. Concise messaging in understandable legal (and non-legal) communication. Pleasant interaction and quick responses. Delivery of required productions was very quick, on time and accurate, despite high time pressure on delivery. Tjinta Terlien has proven to be exceptionally knowledgeable in the area of the DIDAM arrest, supplemented with her logic and rationale, making the right arguments. In addition understands the business impact and circumstances of projects perfectly.
‘The combination of an excellent knowledge of procurement law and construction law and current case law makes us very satisfied with the legal advice and products delivered by Tjinta Terlien. Tjinta works efficiently and is very flexible, so deadlines have been met. ’
‘The Construction practice of Ploum has the knowledge and knowhow to support in national and international construction contracts in the different stages of construction. From pre-tender to maintain issues, Ploum is able to support. What makes Ploum stand out from other firms is their pro-active approach and understanding what kind of support a company needs, depending on the case. ’
‘I mostly work with Jacob Henriquez. He's a very proactive lawyer with outstanding knowledge of the law and the construction world. He supports me with national and international cases, which makes him versatile and I can use his support in very different cases. In case he isn't able to support, then his team is a very good back up.’
‘The approachable people, practical directions and adequate predictions of potential outcomes, makes it working with Ploum very satisfying. The people at Ploum are easy going and friendly in contact, but spot on and sharp in disputes. The knowledge base of Ploum in Construction disputes is wide: they even spread the cases in learning sessions (book, readings) to inform clients about the potential situations and what to do. ’
‘Easy going, low entrance level in reaching out to Ploum. Jacob Henriquez is a very nice and knowledgeable person that remains calm in many different circumstances. His experience in resolving legal matters was very much appreciated in our dedicated case. Despite his experience and professionalism, Jacob remains empathic. Much appreciated that he shows his own feeling there as well. ’
Key clients
- TBI Holdings
- Dura Vermeer
- Renewi
- NoordzeeWind
- Hitachi Energy the Netherlands
- CityTec
- Shell Energy Europe Limited
- Eneco Energy Trade B.V.
- Gate terminal
- Strukton Civiel Projecten
- Aluchemie
- Renewable Energy Factory
- Damen Green Solutions
- Windpark Nieuwe Waterweg
Work highlights
- Advised Gate Terminal B.V. on various major construction contracts relating to the design and build of a new large scale LNG Storage Tank of 180,000 cubic metres, which is part of Gate’s strategic plan to increase their terminal capabilities to 13,5 BCM (billion cubic metres of natural gas).
- Advised Dura Vermeer on several matters regarding the construction of the new ChemTech centre of OPCW (the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons) in the Netherlands. Total deal value EUR 33,5 million.
- Assisted Aluchemie with the decommissioning of their entire production site in the Netherlands, one of the largest decommissioning works in the Netherlands at the moment.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jacob Henriquez