The real estate and infrastructure team at Osborne Clarke assists investors, developers, corporate and public clients on a range of development issues including mixed-use, residential and commercial-to-residential redevelopments. The team also advises on purchases, sales and leasing as well as logistics, office and retail matters. Practice head Bas Beenen leads on commercial, residential and mixed-use transactions for project developments. He is supported by Casper Bos who excels in office, residential and retail transactions.
Testimonials
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‘Personal attention, intrinsic involvement and ownership of the team ensure an efficient process and good contracts.’
‘Bas Beenen is very experienced and extremely competent. In complex real estate projects he structures all necessary contracts with third parties. He advises and communicates clearly and distinctly without becoming complicated. His accessibility for questions and advice is also exceptionally good. In summary, very professional in a friendly and personal manner. The experience with Casper Bos is also exceptionally good.’
‘Bas Beenen is of high value to our firm. He works thoroughly and accurately. He knows how to solve an issue in a practical manner.’
‘Bas Beenen is amazing.’
‘Open and clear communication. Very practical and efficient. The team has the goal to have a good working relation with their clients. The interpersonal relations are very important.’
‘Bas Beenen is very approachable and down to earth. That makes the collaboration very pleasant. Strong in content, good balancing of interests, honest in his advice and seeks compromises in the interest of the client.’
‘The team is highly qualified, works efficiently and has supported us in the implementation of our European strategy across all countries. Regardless of the quality of the work, it is the solution-orientated approach that convinces me. Problems are flagged, but at the same time provided with solution options or choices. This allows us to work efficiently on our side, because decisions are made in a targeted manner.’
‘A dedicated and diligent team that thinks with the client and works hard to find commercially applicable and creative solutions.’
Key clients
- Aegon Levensverzekeringen
- Amvest
- Boelens de Gruyter
- Catella Real Estate Group
- CloudHQ
- Garbe
- HBB
- Hines
- Hoorne Vastgoed
- Municipality Amsterdam
- NS Vastgoed
- Patrizia
- Redevco
- Schröders
- Zinc Real Estate
Work highlights
- Advised Amvest on the development of Koningin Julianaplein, a square next to The Hague’s railway station, comprising approx. 400 residential units and commercial space.
- Advised Variant Vastgoed on the acquisition, redevelopment and onward sale of a residential complex, Schalkwijk in Haarlem, comprising over 1,000 units.
- Advised Caransa Groep on the development and construction of The Bridge, a mixed-use development in south-eastern Amsterdam with 162 residential apartments plus 9,600sqm of office space.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bas Beenen