Florent‘s commercial real estate and property law team focuses on mid-market real estate transactions and also handles leasing disputes and liability issues related to property transactions. The team’s client base ranges from domestic real estate investors to international brokers and real estate platforms. The Amsterdam team is led by David Weinstein and Jurjen Tuinman, with Weinstein handling commercial real estate transactions such as purchase and sale of commercial real estate, while Tuinman excels in handling landlord and tenant disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘David Weinstein is a down-to-earth guy with always good ideas and very good legal knowledge. Always keen to help and think outside the box. Very helpful to get a commercial result over the line.'

  • ‘David Weinstein, Victor ten Have and Sharon Kistemaker are all very dedicated to the client and helped to make a legal and commercial result in the various cases working with them.’

  • ‘Unique to Florent is that every issue is approached holistically, drawing on the diverse expertise available within the firm. The team is compact and agile, sharp in its analyses, and decisive in both negotiations and litigation. The client's business interests are paramount, and nothing is overlooked. This ensures that, as a client, you always know that the end result is the best achievable, and you can confidently rely on a watertight solution.’

  • ‘Jurjen Tuinman is a pragmatist par excellence. When I take too principled a stance, he always brings me back on track and creates solutions that make me think afterward: why didn’t I come up with that myself? He is easily accessible, quick, and smart, a skilled tactician, and someone who is a pleasure to work with – even for opposing parties.’

  • ‘I prefer boutique offices due to personal approach and direct lines. Also more partner involvement and short lines between partner and associates.’

  • ‘Pragmatic, cooperative, flexible and knowledgeable.’

Key clients

  • Mark
  • Commerz Real
  • Millten
  • Steengoed
  • Being Development
  • Appel Realty
  • Lieven De Key
  • First Sponsor
  • Harvest
  • Frans Hals Museum and Scheepvaartmuseum
  • Holiday Extras
  • Inospace
  • M-Tower. M-Tower Group Ltd.
  • UMB Group
  • VMH Ontwikkeling
  • Crossbay
  • Doma

Work highlights

  • Advised Crossbay on all aspects of the acquisition of a distribution center located in Almere by virtue of a share transaction with a deal value of €26m.
  • Advised Alderan, specifically SCPI Comète, on the acquisition of MediArena, a complex of various TV-recording studios in Amsterdam.
  • Advised M-Tower Netherlands on the acquisition and potential redevelopment of a sports business center located in Leusden, with approx. 75 tenants.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Weinstein, Jurjen Tuinman

Other key lawyers

Victor ten Have, Sharon Kistemaker