Greenberg Traurig LLP
Greenberg Traurig LLP routinely advises clients on cross-border issues, including sale and leaseback deals. It also has a strong project development practice, where it mainly advises on the development of high-profile residential and office buildings. Logistics is another key area for the firm. David Van Dijk leads the practice and is an expert in commercial real estate matters, including investments, project development and real estate-related litigation. Alexander van Hövell is well versed in sale and leaseback transactions, acquisitions and property development, while Coco van Zuiden is known for her expertise in investment transactions. Another key name is Simone Wijngaard, whose expertise includes hotel investments and operations. Barbara Klootwijk and Eva Herdé were both promoted to partner in January 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘They are extremely competent, think alongside their clients, are proactive and don't only think legally, but also strategically and politically. ’
‘Special credit to Alexander van Hövell who is one of the best notaries the firm has. Alexander is sharp, proactive, well versed in protecting the interests of his client and objective if needed. ’
‘International firm with a lot of experience, availability of people and workforce, knowledge which provides a guarantee of excellent work. There is currently not another firm that has a better real estate practice.’
‘Coco van Zuiden is very pragmatic and solution orientated without losing sight of my getting the best deal. She is always available and helpful. Coco is very smart and efficient.’
‘Coco van Zuiden: very responsive and overall very accessible. Takes her time to explain certain legal issues. Furthermore, the Coco is very thoughtful on the commercial aspects of the deal as well and brings in good ideas. ’
‘Very pleasant to work with. Very professional level of work and at the same time very personal approach.’
‘Coco Van Zuiden managed the process from start to finish and lead the team through some tricky situations. She managed both our client but also the legal representatives on the other side ensuring a smooth closing. Great people person with deal management skills.’
‘The Real Estate team is responsive, pragmatic and has good business acumen.'
Key clients
- Tritax EuroBox
- Tristan Capital Partners
- W.P. Carey
- Union Investment
- C.V. Brightstone
- BLVG
- Patrizia
- CCP 5 Long-Life Luxembourg
- Perial Asset Management
- ING Bank N.V.
- IC Campus
- MEAG
- EQT Exeter
- AEW
- Pinnacle
- Pontegadea
- DWS
- AT Capital
- 3W Real Estate
- Pontegadea
- Fidelity
- P3
Work highlights
- Advised Pontegadea on the acquisition of a DC in Venlo from Vestas for €105m.
- Assisting MEAG with the acquisition of World Port Center in Rotterdam from Marathon for €193m.
- Advised EQT Exeter on the forward-funding acquisition of a logistic development in Hulst.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David van Dijk