NewGround Law B.V. is a real estate-focused firm that is adept at handling construction contracting and subcontracting issues as well as cross-border transactions. The team is co-led by Erwin Noordover who specialises in energy transition, Renée Fennis who excels in assisting clients with real estate projects, and Charles van Rijckevorsel who is an expert in construction design, contracting, building, and development issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great legal skills combined with more than sufficient knowledge of the non-legal aspects of real estate to sharpen my approach of a real estate development.’

  • ‘Hands-on with a pragmatic approach and great communication skills.’

  • ‘The team is well equipped, always available and hands-on.’

  • ‘Renée Fennis had in-house experience, which makes a difference. She understands the commercial processes, the construction process and really understands the industry.’

Key clients

  • Prowind
  • Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH
  • Michael Lewis Company
  • Penta Infra
  • Informa
  • The Social Hub Amsterdam City
  • Windproject Brielse Brug
  • Windpark Zeewolde
  • De Groene Energie Corridor

Work highlights

  • Advised Prowind on all its wind farm and battery storage projects throughout the Netherlands.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Erwin Noordover, Renée Fennis, Charles van Rijckevorsel