The real estate team at Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV collaborates with the firm's environmental and planning department and construction practice to assist governmental entities with the full range of real estate issues and projects. Such matters include area development, transformation and development of properties, leasing and sustainability issues. The practice has also been increasing its private client base. Tenancy law specialist Aemile van Rappard chairs the team and is supported by a strong team, including Maryse Mesu-Abbekerk, who focuses on leasing, acquisitions, contracts and project development, and Floris Sepmeijer, who works on rental law and ground leases.
Testimonials
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‘Pels Rijcken is very skilled in the treatment of cases that affect the government. They are very well informed and especially active in transferring knowledge. Also they are quick and adequate in addressing legal issues. The way we cooperate is very pleasant.’
‘Floris Sepmeijer wants to know and understand all background information making him capable of understanding complex issues. It is easy to follow his advice. Reflects very adequately during court sessions.’
‘I believe that Maryse Mesu-Abbekerk is one of the absolute top real estate legal professionals. She works quickly and accurately.’
‘I think they are highly qualified, because they understand very well which interests and dilemmas we have to cope with. They don't need extra explanation. Their approach is appropriate and 'to the point'. My contact with Maryse Mesu-Abbekerk went very well.’
Key clients
- Van der Vorm Vastgoed B.V.
- Municipality of Amsterdam
- The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA)
- Dutch State (all Ministries)
- Provinces of Noord-Holland and Gelderland
- Municipality of Rotterdam
- Canopy Investments B.V.
- Police
- The State Forestry Commission (Staatsbosbeheer)
- Port of Amsterdam
- The Central Government Real Estate Agency
- Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
- Domus Magnus (since 2023 Domus Valuas)
- Stichting Zorggroep Florence
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Aemile van Rappard