DLA Piper‘s construction practice excels in drafting and negotiating the full spectrum of construction contracts, as well as handling civil court proceedings and arbitration. design & construct contracts, construction team agreements and other contract forms. Core areas of focus include industrial, renewable energy, and commercial infrastructure projects. Heading the practice, Janet Meesters specialises in construction and public procurement law. Meesters is supported by Anne Josephus Jitta and Max Radovic, who are both well-versed in construction issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team was incredibly fast with delivering advice on the issues we had. Advice on contracts and drafting documents for contractual matters was also provided very quickly.’
- ‘Max Radovic was highly professional in his communication and very fast in responding on all matters.’
- ‘The team's knowledge within the sector we are operating is unique as well as their quick responses to questions asked and flexibility.’
- ‘This practice includes a combination of solid construction law legal expertise, commercial insight, and a proactive mindset. The team anticipates challenges and crafts strategic solutions that align with clients’ broader business goals.’
- ‘The individuals I work with demonstrate a blend of technical knowledge, intelligence, and commercial awareness. What sets them apart from some competitors is to think creatively, and deliver under pressure.’
- ‘High quality legal advice with a clear understanding of commercial background and necessities as well as tactical considerations in litigation.’
- ‘Janet Meesters and Anne Josephus Jitta both provide high quality legal advice. What I most value is that Janet factors commercial and tactical considerations and context into her advice extremely well. She always provides realistic and sensible recommendations, not just the purely legal aspects.’
- ‘As a team there is a good balance between sheer legal knowhow and savviness on the one hand, and on the other hand a certain elegance to polish that legal knowhow and put it into words in a very convincing way - a joy to read.’
Key clients
- Van Oord
- Asset Rail
- Ballast Nedam
- Sassevaart
- Being
- Bilfinger
- Deme
- Redevco
- Novar
- Nijhuis Saur Industries
- Red
- APK Rasenberg
- Unica
- Paragon
Work highlights
Represented Sassevaart in several strategic matters and arbitrations relating to the New Lock Terneuzen (Nieuwe Sluis Terneuzen).
Represented Ballast Nedam in several court and arbitration proceedings concerning mall, infrastructural and plant projects.
Advised Nijhuis Saur Industries on construction contracts for multiple large water treatment installation projects.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Janet Meesters
Other key lawyers
Max Radovic; Anne Josephus Jitta