Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV‘s real estate practice is led by Aemile van Rappard who is a tenancy law specialist who handles real estate transactions and sustainability issues. Maryse Mesu-Abbekerk is a key member of The Hague-based team and is central to litigation issues and leasing law matters. The firm is known for assisting the State of the Netherlands and municipalities in a range of real estate projects including inner-city area developments, transformations, structured property sales processes and leasing of commercial office spaces.
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- 'The firm is quite unique in its understanding of how government organisations operate. This makes their advice and handling of matters effective and helpful. They work fast and are always available. Their advice is well written, clear and to the point. I also appreciate very much their masterclasses and the new knowledge they share.'
- 'The team understands our needs and the issues for which a solution is being sought. They are honest in their advice, not driven by self-interest. The interactions are always very pleasant. Namely Maryse Mesu-Abbekerk, Daniëlle Roelands, Floris Sepmeijer and Jonne Fluitsma.'
- 'Highly qualified and recommended for (semi) government parties, especially in rental law.'
- 'The lawyers of the real estate team are available and ready to offer the best advice. They understand the considerations that need to be made in complex situations.'
- 'Accessibility, expertise and positive attitude.'
- 'Maryse Mesu-Abbekerk has strong knowledge, is a good strategic partner and very pragmatic.'
- 'The accessibility and high quality of the team are the most important aspects for us.'
- 'Integrity, quality and humour.'
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, Overijssel and Gelderland
- Municipality of Rotterdam
- Canopy Investments B.V.
- Police
- The State Forestry Commission (Staatsbosbeheer)
- Port of Amsterdam
- The Central Government Real Estate Agency
- Municipality of The Hague
- Domus Magnus (since 2023 Domus Valuas)
- Stichting Zorggroep Florence
- ProRail
- Stichting Philips Pensioenfonds
- Van der Vorm Vastgoed B.V.
Work highlights
- Assisted the municipality of Rotterdam with a complex dispute between the municipality, the developer of the project RottaNova and the apartment owners of the already completed Market Hall.
- Assisted COA with summary proceedings accommodates in connection with the exceeding of the maximum number of asylum seekers that may be accommodated.
- Assisted the municipality of Rotterdam with the relocation of a factory and development of 1500 new residential units on Katendrecht.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Aemile van Rappard