Ingrid Reimert leads BarentsKrans‘ retail team with her expertise in real estate, which serves a number of international and domestic retail clients with commercial, real estate and data privacy matters. The Hague-based team has been active in advising clients on rent indexation, leasing, consumer law and competition issues. The recent addition of Marc Elshof to the team, following his departure from Dentons, has bolstered its client base and expanded its offering to included data protection and privacy support. The team also benefits from its strong team of retail-focused associates, including Marlou Timmerman and Myrte Pielage.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Ingrid Reimert and her team have a strong strategic approach combined with different legal angles and a hands on mentality. There is also a focus on the pragmatic issues of a case.’

  • ‘They are very careful, thorough and committed and do their work with great passion and enthusiasm.’

  • ‘Ingrid Reimert and Marlou Timmerman are both very knowledgeable, pragmatic, very responsive, know how to listen to their client and propose tailor-made solutions. Hard workers and fun to work with.’

  • ‘The rental law team is very well informed about current affairs. The team can empathise with the needs of the client and thus provide adequate advice.’

  • ‘Ingrid Reimert, Marlou Timmerman and Myrte Pielage are a very professional team who have assisted us several times in various rent-related issues. Questions are answered quite quickly, with a pragmatic approach. The team characterises itself as driven and fully informed of current affairs.’

  • ‘Ingrid Reimert has been incredibly realistic in her advice on the outcome of a court case, but outperformed her own expectations tremendously. In addition, she has great knowledge of the sector and is able to not only provide a legal opinion, but also integrate the commercial side into her advice, which is very valuable.’

  • ‘The team is highly skilled and up to date with the latest industry trends and innovations. They excel at thinking on behalf of the client, always focusing on delivering personalised and effective solutions. This client-centred approach sets them apart, ensuring that every decision and recommendation aligns with the client's goals and needs. Their ability to adapt quickly and offer tailored strategies is a key strength.’

  • ‘The team stands out for its exceptional combination of expertise, dedication, and the genuine care they bring to every client engagement. What sets them apart from competitors is their ability to not only offer top-tier technical and legal knowledge but to also take the time to deeply understand the client's business and strategic objectives. This holistic approach ensures that the advice they provide is not only legally sound but also aligned with the broader goals of the client.’

Key clients

  • Foot Locker
  • Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
  • KPN
  • bunq
  • ANWB
  • Brilmij Groep B.V.
  • Pearle Opticiens
  • Eyewish
  • Playa Hotels & Resorts
  • Kwantum Nederland B.V.
  • Leen Bakker Nederland B.V.
  • WE Netherlands B.V./WE Europe B.V.
  • Van Gils Retail B.V.
  • O’Neill Retail Netherlands B.V.
  • Bever B.V.
  • Rivièra Maison B.V.
  • Nelson Schoenen B.V.
  • Parfumerie Douglas Nederland B.V.
  • Eichholtz B.V.
  • Mister Minit B.V.
  • Tenstone Development B.V.
  • SH Development B.V.
  • IEF Capital N.V.
  • Vlamingstraat Investment C.V.
  • Feld Entertainment
  • Koninklijke INretail
  • ING Bank
  • ECCO
  • NORMAL
  • DuckDuckGo
  • BMW
  • Borealis Hotel Group
  • Interparking

Work highlights

  • Advised Foot Locker on the various required agreements for the relocation of their European distribution centre and the further automation of Foot Locker’s operations in the distribution centre.
  • Advised Normal on all its new lease agreements and all its lease matters in the Netherlands.
  • Advised Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield on a range of data protection matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ingrid Reimert

Other key lawyers

Marc Elshof, Marlou Timmerman, Myrte Pielage