The real estate practice at Loyens & Loeff is well known for its excellence in advising on the gamut of real estate issues. The team typically handles large projects and transactions and has increasingly been advising clients on ESG-related matters through improving sustainability of existing assets and ensuring new buildings are made with ESG in mind. The firm also handles large and small-scale acquisitions, and utilises its expertise in other areas such as energy, funds, securitisation and M&A to aid on multi-disciplinary mandates. Practice head Lonne Rooseboom leads the team specialising in transactions related to commercial real estate, turnkey projects and project development. Civil notary Wilfred Groen handles major real estate portfolio transactions and restructurings; Steven Lucas is the go-to for commercial and residential real estate transactions and litigation; and Jurriaan Van Der Stok is also a civil notary who advises on project development for developers and investors. Pauline Leegwater is a key contact for transactions involving the private equity sector, while Marjolein van Bekhoven is well versed in insolvency and foreclosure procedures related to transactions, as well as acquisitions and disposals.

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‘Loyens & Loeff has a multidisciplinary team that worked very well together with the seller and other sellers advisors in the team. They brought great support, attention and knowledge to the table based on specific knowledge of local law but also their experiences from prior transactions. This supported the successful negotiation and the contracting phase. ’
‘Diversity of the team is a great asset. The team works very hands on and fast. They have an entrepreneurial view. ’
‘The real estate team is very capable in real estate law due to qualified and experienced colleagues and has a lot of knowledge and expertise in market conformity due to the many legal cases. In addition, they use their colleagues for specialized knowledge for sub-topics (e.g. tax, notary, risk etc.) so that they can service clients with a total package of advisory. ’
‘I have worked with Loyens & Loeff for over a decade now. The attorneys there are knowledgeable, hardworking and attentive. They are very collaborative -- we have always incorporated the Loyens & Loeff attorneys into our company's transactional team for any given project and they fit and and contribute wonderfully. Loyens & Loeff is among my very few favorite firms worldwide. ’
'Wilfred Groen is a consummate expert on Dutch real estate law and related areas. Wilfred always manages to find creative solutions to help us accomplish our goals. He also offers practical guidance and advice, and is able to explain even the most complex legal detail in a way that the non-lawyers on my company team can understand and be conversant with the issue.’
‘The teams (real estate notary & real estate financing) possesses a broad spectrum of expertise, ranging from residential transactions to intricate commercial real estate deals. This breadth ensures that no matter how specific or diverse a client's requirement may be, it can be addressed under one roof. At Loyens & Loeff, there's a strong emphasis on collaboration. This ensures that clients benefit from multiple perspectives, leading to comprehensive solutions.'
‘One of the standout qualities is their commitment to excellence. They're not just about meeting expectations but exceeding them. This dedication is palpable in every interaction and every piece of work they undertake.'

Key clients

The Blackstone Group
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Rabobank
ING Bank
Goldman Sachs
M7 Real Estate
Merck Sharp & Dhome
Patrizia Immobilien AG
Union Asset Management
AXA REIM
Hannover Leasing
Primonial
Monarch Alternative Capital
Highbrook Investors
AB Sagax
Keppel
DHG Group
Heimstaden
KKR
Real I.S.
Somerset Real Estate
Fortress Investment Group
Savills IM
AEW Europe
Marathon Asset Management
PingProperties
Orange Capital Partners
Bol.com
Brookfield

Work highlights

Advised AXA Real Estate Investment Management on the disposal of the logistic distribution centre locally known as DC I and DC II with a transaction value of €90,000,000.
Advised Marathon MCAP Global Finance on the disposal of the World Port Center in Rotterdam to MEAG with a transaction value of €193,000,000.
Advised easyHotel on the successful acquisition of the easyHotel Benelux portfolio from Xcentric Hotels, an affiliated business of Crossroads Real Estate.

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