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Kennedy Van der Laan

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Kennedy Van der Laan covers a wide array of real estate issues, notably zoning and environmental law, procurement, leasing and real estate M&A. The team has also been increasing its expertise in circular buildings and sustainability. Richard-Jan Roks and Eline Goemans jointly lead the practice, with Roks advising on construction and procurement issues within the healthcare sector, and Goemans handling all project-related real estate work, including litigation.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Kennedy van der Laan is a renowned law firm and very good in terms of work. Service is fast and advice is tailor-made.’

  • 'Eline Goemans is one of the best real estate lawyers I know and have worked with. She is very good in terms of content and, if necessary, she can litigate well. Eline is a good advocate, is very sharp in court. In short, she's a top lawyer.’

  • ‘Without the input and guidance of Kennedy van der Laan we would not have achieved the very favourable result in our negotiations. They provide clear and solid guidance on an area of Dutch law that was changing over the past few years.’

  • ‘We received solid guidance on Dutch real estate law and ensured that we were able to get an outstanding issue concluded in a short period of time.’

  • 'Eline Goemans is a very experienced lawyer with a good knowledge of the law and the ability to provide simple but practical advice.’

Key clients

  • A&O Hostels
  • Schiphol Airport
  • AEW Europe
  • Raiffeisen Bank
  • Sofidy
  • Esset
  • AviaRent Invest
  • Primonial REIM
  • Amerborgh International
  • Via Outlets
  • Fairtree Capital
  • Valentino Nederland B.V.
  • Future Proof Shipping B.V.
  • Landal Greenparks
  • Accor
  • Mövenpick
  • Clink Hostels
  • HR Hotel Group
  • PPHE Hotel Group
  • Leonardo Hotels
  • De Alliantie
  • Eigen Haard
  • Omnia Wonen
  • Sligro
  • Vodafone Ziggo
  • Nike Europe
  • Swarovski
  • Weboma
  • Geldmaat B.V.
  • UPS SCS (Nederland) B.V.
  • Atlas Edge
  • Staedion
  • Rochdale

Work highlights

  • Assisting Future Proof Shipping with an innovative project to build and operate a fleet of more than 10 zero-emission inland and shortsea vessels.
  • Assisting Nike Europe with lease and construction agreements in the Netherlands, as well as the redevelopment of its EMEA headquarters in the Netherlands.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Richard-Jan Roks, Eline Goemans

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