DLA Piper focuses its practice on cross-border investments and transactions, often assisting real estate investors and project developers. Other work the firm typically handles includes large project development deals and assisting private equity firms in creating logistics platforms. Practice head Leen van der Marel is a go-to practitioner for real estate M&A as well as asset transactions. Property transaction specialist Rutger Oranje is well versed in the sale and purchase of property portfolios. Civil notary Daniëlle van Berkel was promoted to partner in May 2023; she specialises in complex transactions, portfolio sales and purchases, and real estate finance. Martin Daverschot joined the firm from Dentons in December 2022 and is a civil notary focusing on new building developments and renovations as well as apartment law. Hans-Mark Giezen is also noted for his work in lease and property investment transactions.
Testimonials
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‘DLA has a strong real estate team. Their unique factor is their unlimited attention for detail and availability.’
‘Leen van der Marel and Sven van der Meer are always very committed and available. ’
Key clients
- Abrdn
- Ares Management Limited
Work highlights
- Advised RED Company and Redevco on a large-scale inner-city project development in Rotterdam.
- Assisted Schroders Capital with the acquisition of a large office portfolio (50.000 sq. m.) with a value of €105m, located in Utrecht, from Klépierre.