Real estate boutique firm Hemwood has strong expertise advising on complex planning and environment matters, including development, expansion and transformation projects. It handles significant zoning and planning mandates for its portfolio of clients, and often assists with ESG considerations in connection with projects work. ‘Top-notch’ Eefje M. Van Bommel and Gijs Heutink co-lead the practice, which has seen significant growth: Monique Laenen and senior associate Elsbeth Meijboom notably bolstered the team with their September 2022 arrival from DLA Piper. Laenen is particularly experienced in matters pertaining to the preservation of iconic buildings. Senior associate Su Chun Li also joined from Florent in January 2023.
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‘Eefje van Bommel is a professional - great to work with.’
‘Eefje van Bommel is top-notch in every respect’
Key clients
- Achmea Real Estate
- Ahold
Work highlights
- Advising Sanquin on the redevelopment, expansion and transformation of the New West Health and Innovation District in the Western part of Amsterdam (120.000 m2).
- Advised Amvest on a multipurpose redevelopment of app. 6.400.000 m2 at Rijnenburg Quarter in Utrecht for a combined development of energy-fields, sustainable housing (25,000 apartments and houses), business and urban purpose areas and high end (public) transport solutions.