act Fort Advocaten
Specialists in corporate and real estate law, act Fort Advocaten is known for its work in the retail, hotel and leisure segments. The practice handles both contentious and non-contentious issues, and is jointly led by Pieter Twaalfhoven, Katinka Verdurmen, Dirk van den Berg and Mirre Vermeer, who excel in a broad range of real estate matters. Asmara Kalter assists the team with civil real estate law issues and commercial contracts.
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Testimonials
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‘Due to their niche position within the real estate and business practice, they have in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in the real estate market. They are extremely well informed about all new regulations and consistently deliver high-quality work. What really sets Fort apart is their quick response and their accessibility. All lawyers we work with are strong both substantively and socially. We are therefore extremely satisfied with our collaboration with them. ’
‘Pieter Twaalfhoven is extremely sharp, accurate, proactive and has the ability to come up with practical solutions that fit seamlessly with business operations.’
‘Katinka Verdurmen is a very qualified lawyer in the field of real estate and especially in lease law. Easy access and great sparring partner. Aware of latest knowledge.'
‘Qualified in real estate. Client friendly firm. Easy access and involvement from lawyers and partners. Can compete with the large law firms with their expertise. ’
Key clients
- Amrâth Hotels & Restaurants B.V.
- Nedstede Retail B.V.
- Mirage Retail Group B.V. (Blokker, Intertoys, MINISO, BCC)
- Metroprop B.V.
- JD Sports Fashion B.V. / Sports Unlimited Retail B.V.
- Corendon Hotels & Resorts B.V.
- Wisdom Holding Netherlands B.V
- De Vijf Heeren B.V.
- CASA 23 B.V.
- IHM Group Holding B.V.
- Spring Real Estate B.V.
- Blauwdruk Investeringen B.V.
- Manhave Investments B.V.
- Nespresso Nederland B.V.
- SynVest Dutch Real Estate B.V.
- Søstrene Grene
- Vastwas B.V.
- PATRIZIA Netherlands B.V.
- Segesta Groep B.V.
Work highlights
- Advised real estate investor Nedstede Holding on a large dispute related to the monthly rental payments with regard to Covid-19.
- Advised Amrâth Hotels & Restaurants on the acquisition of the Airport Hotel Rotterdam, the Berghotel in Amersfoort and Hotel Bigarré in Maastricht.
- Advised real estate developer De Vijf Heeren on a dispute regarding the execution of a building contract with Ballast Nedam with regard to a 154-metre residential tower in Rotterdam.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pieter Twaalfhoven, Katinka Verdurmen, Dirk van den Berg, Mirre Vermeer