Wendela Raas
Dentons
Dentons
Client SatisfactionDentons boasts a large real estate team based in Amsterdam that is known for its speciality in commercial leasing, being a stand-out firm for both tenants and landlords. The team also advises on real estate transactions, construction, tax and litigation. Dirk-Jan Gondrie spearheads the team and is the go-to for transactional real estate issues involving commercial property, retail and logistics sectors. Wendela Raas excels in commercial leasing and real estate litigation, while Cornélie Arnouts handles a mix of transactions and disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Their practice is unique because they are the best in class for creating balanced lease agreements to achieve long-term relationships between landlord and the tenant. Their knowledge is up to date with all public legal correspondence from the highest court. Dentons strives to have a very diverse company in ages and human background.’
‘The Dentons real estate team is absolutely outstanding. The have unequivocal knowledge of their field of law. Both partners and associates are readily available for all questions at hand. I wouldn’t want to work with another team.’
‘Cornélie Arnouts is extremely knowledgeable and a very warm and enthusiastic person. I always look forward to work with her. Anouk Rosielle is one of a kind. Both her mind and work are razor sharp. Michel Deckers is a brilliant lawyer. I would recommend him blindly to anyone.’
‘Paul Wanders is an exceptional lawyer within his industry, he has worked for our firm more than 25 years and never lost a case. He is is hands-on, pragmatic, and goes for the deal and on the knowledge side the best there is in the Netherlands. And on top of this he's a real gentleman. I have recommended Paul to my good contacts in the industry and they all have the same experience!’
‘Cornélie Arnouts is not only very pleasant to work with, but also one of the most experienced real estate advisors out there with an extensive network. She has the ability to work and think very practically, resolving matters in that way as well.’
‘Cornélie Arnouts has extensive knowledge of our company, of our specific needs and therefore is an excellent sparring partner on a day-to-day base. She's very pragmatic and commercial minded and together with her team members she really makes sure our goals can be met timely.’
‘Wendela Raas is regarded as a leader in the legal retail practice in the market her extensive knowledge combined with her pleading qualities make her a valuable legal advisor. Jeroen le Clerq is a rising star his extensive knowledge combined with his experience makes him a very valuable legal advisor as well. Being part of the Dentons team makes them very strong advisors.’
‘Paul Wanders is critical, creative and solution-oriented, which makes him a perfect fit for our team as an involved external advisor on complex issues. With his team members, he delivers to the point and on time.’
Key clients
- Altera
- Athora
- Bouwinvest
- BPD
- Corum
- Cushman & Wakefield
- DSV
- Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management
- Europa Capital
- EuroParcs
- Fletcher Hotels
- Forma
- Hines
- HVBM
- Iroko Zen
- IWG (International Workplace Group)
- Newomij
- P3 Group
- Pathé
- Pictet
- PLUS
- Rijsterborgh Vastgoed
- Schroder Capital
- Savills IM
- Under Armour
- Unibail-Rodamco Westfield
- Union Investment
- Werledhave
Work highlights
- Assisted a private real estate investment company with its acquisition of Rokin Plaza, multi-tenant complex.
- Advised Bouwinvest on its acquisition of part of the development known as EDGE Eindhoven.
- Advised Hines, acting through Hines Global Income Trust, on the renewal of a substantial loan with Deutsche Pfandbriefbank as part of a new financing package for its fresh food parks.
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Practice head
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Dirk-Jan Gondrie