Mobius Advocaten has broadened its capabilities with the arrival of real estate development and litigation practice head Jonathan Gal from Buren and transaction specialist Lodewijk Vonken from Stek. Soufjan El Baroudi leads on finance matters, Niels Molenaar heads up the commercial contracting practice, and Marius van der Torren chairs the transactions team.

Houthoff acts for domestic and international investors, developments, banks and construction companies, with recent expertise regarding urban renewal plans and developments, real estate acquisitions and joint ventures, and energy project development. Practice head Herman Lohman excels in cross-border transactions and redevelopments. Dolf de Jong is well-versed in project development and purchase and sale agreements. Jan Cees Kuiken is an authority on real estate transactions. Lucas Louwerier handles a mix of real estate transactions, high-end property development, real estate financing and contractual issues, while Anna Wijnans is a go-to for commercial tenancy law issues.

Loyens & Loeff is a go-to firm real estate transactions across all asset classes including logistics, residential, office, hospitality, data centres and healthcare. The team acts for international clients across a range of issues from finance, investment and asset management, transactions, and project development. The practice is co-led by Lonne Rooseboom and Pauline Leegwater who both specialise in real estate transactions. Bram Linnartz advises on corporate real estate matters and sector M&A, Steven Lucas focuses on commercial and residential transactions, and Wilfred Groen centres his practice on commercial and civil law issues. Marjolein van Bekhoven and Mila Plasmans are also noted for their transactional work.

AKD brings expertise in cross-border real estate mandates. Michiel de Wit, who joined in March 2025 from Lexence, advises on commercial real estate law issues involving asset management, ESG and commercial leases. Julian Versmissen is a go-to for international turnkey development projects and property transformation projects, while Taco de Lange is a key contact among institutional investors, financiers, public authorities, developments and sovereign wealth funds on civil law notarial issues. Leading on commercial property transactions and real estate finance, Frenk Huisman is well-versed in multi-disciplinary and cross-border property projects.

Clifford Chance is well-equipped to advise institutional investors, developers, healthcare providers, energy companies, private equity funds and corporates on a broad spectrum of real estate mandates. The practice has been particularly active over the last year in healthcare real estate, energy infrastructure and ESG-related real estate matters, notably regarding cross-border M&A and finance deals. Practice head Liesbeth Buiter leads the practice and is an expert in pan-European real estate transactions and (re)development projects. Buiter is particularly well-versed in handling renewable energy and infrastructure deals. Lotte de Bruin is noted for her real estate project work.

CMS is noted for its work advising investors, developers and corporates on cross-border M&A, project development, investments and financings. As part of its commercial and M&A expertise, the team is well-versed in forward funding transactions, lease agreements, sales and purchase agreements and tax issues. Arnout Scholten co-leads the team and is focused on real estate transactions, project development and lease law, while fellow co-head and civil law notary Femke Stroucken is an expert in project finance and M&A. Jan Peter IJspeert is experienced in project development and asset transactions, and Tijmen Brüne handles light industrial, logistics and data centre projects mandates.

Dentons‘ real estate practice is led by Dirk-Jan Gondrie, who excels in transactional matters, advising Dutch and international investors on sales, acquisitions, leasing and restructurings. Paul Wanders focuses on commercial property issues, handling real estate transactions, litigation, commercial tenancy law and professional liability matters. Landlords and tenants regularly seek out the firm for its track-record in commercial leasing mandates, with Wendela Raas and Jeroen le Clercq both key to such mandates. Other core areas of focus include cross-border tax, construction, and contentious matters.

DLA Piper‘s real estate practice combines expertise across tax, environmental, corporate and finance law to advise clients on cross-border transactions and investments. The team is headed by Leen van der Marel, who excels in real estate M&A, asset transactions and urban (re)developments. For notarial matters, Daniëlle van Berkel and Martin Daverschot advise clients on real estate transactions, finance, infrastructure projects and development issues. Hans-Mark Giezen centres his practice on developments, lease and property investment transactions and project development, assisting regarding a number of asset classes including hospitality, residential, leisure, logistics, retail and office.

Greenberg Traurig LLP centres its real estate practice on cross-border property development, investments, M&A and property finance. The firm has expertise across the logistics, industrial, residential, office and life sciences sectors. The team is led by David van Dijk, who specialises in corporate and finance transactions for both international and domestic clients. Coco van Zuiden focuses on real estate investments and project development issues, while Simone Wijngaard, who splits her time between Amsterdam and London, stands out on finance transactions.

Van Doorne assists across real estate finance, transactions, and project development mandates. Leading the team is development expert Mark Moolhuizen and Ariën van Heesen, who focuses on commercial transactions and finance matters. Civil law notary Annerie Ploumen assists funds, investors, and corporates with development matters, with Remco Bäcker a further project development expert. Jordie Bakker assists domestic and international clients with commercial and residential real estate transactions and turnkey project development, while Nicole Soliana centres her work on contract law and liability law within real estate matters.

A&O Shearman brings together knowledge from finance, public law, construction and tax to assist clients with real estate deals, development projects, financings and public law issues. The team also advises on real estate transactions for investors and lenders, specialising in complex structured deals. Team lead Pieter Tieskens focuses on real estate transactions and developments concerning a breadth of asset classes, including residential, retail, office, logistics and hospitality. Zeeger de Jongh is well-versed in energy projects and real estate finance. Leon Hoppenbrouwers left the firm in 2025.

BarentsKrans‘ real estate group is well-versed in transactions and litigation, demonstrating specific expertise on issues such as leasehold structures, large-scale area developments, and sustainable energy. The team is headed by Joost Huijgen, who leads on project development matters and also advises on commercial real estate issues. Other members of team include Jesse Zijlma, who stands out on property and project transactions, and civil law notary Jeffrey Koenecke, who handles a mix of transactions and (re)development projects. The firm was strengthened in 2025 with the arrival of Leon Hoppenbrouwers from A&O Shearman, bringing knowhow of a breadth of transactions including sale and leaseback contracts, structured finance and distressed asset transactions.

Specialising in real estate matters, Hemwood is a key port of call among developers, investors, and corporates, assisting on transactions, project development, and litigation. The team is led by sector experts Niels van Tamelen and notary Monique Laenen; Van Tamelen handles a mix of litigation and transactional work and is a particular expert on lease law, while Laenen focuses on real estate development and transformation projects. Elsbeth Meijboom is well-versed in development projects and multifunctional land use.

Lexence covers the whole life cycle of real estate matters from investment, development and construction to divestments, tenancy issues and restructuring. The team is well-versed in advising on property acquisitions and (re)development projects, bringing particular expertise in the healthcare and hospitality sectors. Marieke van Schie spearheads the group and is a lease law and tenancy law specialist. Notary Arief van Rhee centres his practice on real estate development projects and commercial real estate transactions. Michiel de Wit left the firm in March 2025.

NautaDutilh‘s real estate and infrastructure practice supports clients in M&A transactions, litigation, financing, leasing and development matters. A key area of focus is infrastructure and industrial projects, wherein the team advises lessors and lessees on sale and leaseback transactions and assists lenders and borrowers on structuring finance deals. The team is led by Kees Koetsier, who has a wealth of experience as a civil law notary and focuses on commercial real estate matters. David Wumkes is a further core member of the real estate team and handles notarial and private law issues related to real estate transactions, finance, and project development.

Osborne Clarke‘s real estate team advises investors and developers on developments, purchase and sales agreements, and leasing law issues. It has expertise across a wealth of real estate assets including logistics and industrial, office and retail, residential and hospitality. The practice is headed by Bas Beenen, who is sought-after for his experience on large-scale project developments and is also well-equipped to advise on commercial, residential and mixed-use transactions. Casper Bos advises clients on real estate matters involving sustainability, technology and renewables.

Pels Rijcken is regularly instructed by public and semi-public authorities and the State of the Netherlands on a range of real estate issues. The team assists clients with advisory issues, litigation and transactions such as acquisitions, leasing, redevelopment and transformation. Practice head Aemile van Rappard is well-versed in tenancy law and sustainability matters. Van Rappard advises clients on contract negotiations, (re)development and the transformation of properties, and transactions. Maryse Mesu-Abbekerk handles real estate litigation and mediation, also serving as an expert on tenancy law to investors, project developers, and public and semi-public authorities.

Stibbe B.V. and Business Development‘s real estate transactions group advises domestic and international clients on sale and purchase transactions, property development projects, leasing, investments and financings. The team is led by Boris Cammelbeeck, who excels in corporate real estate matters, project development and contractual issues; Maarten de Bruin, who is well-versed in real estate and tax issues; and Jan van Oosten, who advises on environmental law issues. A further key contact is David Orobio de Castro.

Baker McKenzie is sought-after on cross-border deals by property investors across the office, logistics, leisure, data centres and healthcare sectors. It also assists developers, banks, institutional clients and investment funds with real estate transactions and ESG issues. Team head Paul Goedvolk leads on commercial property, real estate finance and project development matters. Annette Relou is noted particularly for her work on commercial real estate transactions.

Florent‘s commercial real estate team supports clients in property transactions, commercial lease matters, finance deals and disputes. The team is co-led by Jurjen Tuinman, who handles a mix of contentious and non-contentious real estate matters. Tuinman is particularly well-versed in both acquisitions and disposals, as well as commercial tenancy issues. Fellow co-chair David Weinstein is also a go-to for real estate transactions, acting for domestic and international clients on issues such as purchases and sales, (re)development projects and M&A deals.

Real estate specialists NewGround Law B.V. assists clients with transactions, leasing issues and disputes. Practice head and civil law notary Cynthia de Witt Wijnen is an expert in handling Dutch real estate transactions, acting for both domestic and international clients. Fellow co-head Charles van Rijckevorsel leads on civil law issues within the real estate sector and also litigates before the Dutch courts. Renée Fennis also co-chairs the practice and advises clients on development projects, acquisitions and sales of property, and tenancy law.

Six Advocaten handles a mix of litigation and transactional work, bringing particular expertise regarding the sale, acquisition, or leasing of housing, care homes, hotels, offices and logistics centres. Femke Borst specialises in landlord and tenant matters, spanning contracts and qualification of use issues; Jeroen Kist advises German and Austrian clients on property transactions; Fabian Horsting focuses on procurement law; Wouter Post leads on urban real estate project matters; and Erik Verweij is experienced in handling public procurement law issues. The aforementioned lawyers all co-lead the team.

Straatman Koster Advocaten focuses on real estate projects, advising clients on greenfield developments, the sale and lease of assets, as well as operations and maintenance. It has expertise in PPP/PFI development projects for a number of asset classes such as office, residential, leisure and logistics. The team is co-led by sector specialists Thijs Straatman, Wilfried Koster, Marinda de Smidt and Joost Hoekstra, who are all well-versed in project development and area development matters.

Van der Feltz Advocaten is a specialist real estate, energy and construction firm which regularly handles litigation and advisory work within the real estate sector. As a core focus, the firm advises clients on commercial and public developments, civil and public law issues and transactions. The team is co-led by Marc Houweling, who is sought-after for his expertise on construction and public procurement matters, and Willem van der Werf, who leads on real estate project mandates. Adinda de Jonge centres her practice on the civil law issues related to real estate and lease law.

act legal Netherlands advises clients such as real estate funds and investors, developers, retailers, and hospitality operators on commercial and transactional issues. The team is led by Pieter Twaalfhoven, who focuses on transactions and commercial lease matters; Katinka Verdurmen, who is a key port of call among retail clients; Mirre Vermeer, who leads on commercial real estate mandates; and Dirk van den Berg, who handles a mix of lease law and franchise law matters.

Boels Zanders Advocaten is sought-after for its work in the retail, leisure and domestic housing sectors. The firm often assists German clients with cross-border real estate projects and transactions. The team is co-led by Harm Heynen, who excels in tenancy law matters and the acquisition and disposal of assets, and Louis Einig, who handles property development and procurement law issues.

Buren‘s real estate practice is led by Ulrich Koeze, who focuses on transactions, financings, and project development and often also advises on rental law issues. Benjamin Jochemsen assists on transactions and project (re)development mandates. Well-versed in cross-border deals, the firm demonstrates particular expertise in the Chinese and Japanese markets. Gerbrand Schrickx and Kirsten Prick both left the firm in December 2024.

Dirkzwager legal & tax advises commercial real estate operators, healthcare institutions, energy companies, housing associations and investors on a broad range of matters. Typical work includes sale and leaseback transactions, tenancy agreements, sustainable leasing solutions, investments and financings. The team is led by sector specialists Robert Rijpstra and John Wijnmaalen; Rijpstra focuses on tenancy law and regulations for housing associations, while Wijnmaalen handles commercial real estate issues.

Eversheds Sutherland boosted its real estate practice with the arrival of Luc Cohen, who handles international real estate transactions and lease and asset management matters for international investors. Beyond its property transaction expertise, the team is sought-after for its speciality in the data sector sector. It is led by Natascha Geraedts, who focuses on public law real estate issues; Max van Drunen, who handles a mix of real estate and renewable energy project development; and Berend Zwart, who specialises in commercial real estate transactions and project development.

Kennedy Van der Laan is well-versed in construction, public procurement, architecture and real estate development issues. The team is led by Richard-Jan Roks and Eline Goemans; Roks is sought-after for his work on construction mandates, particularly regarding Dutch and European tendering processes, while Goemans focuses on real estate project matters including (re)development, acquisitions and sales.

Norton Rose Fulbright brings expertise in corporate and banking matters to the real estate space, regularly handling transactions for domestic and international banks, financial institutions, and corporates. The real estate team is led by Daphne Broerse, who focuses on large-scale energy, infrastructure and commercial developments, and Jasper Dijkshoorn, who assists borrowers, lenders and servicers on financing mandates.

Russell Advocaten B.V.‘s real estate practice group is led by managing partner Reinier Russell, who assists clients with corporate and commercial real estate issues. The firm advises luxury retail, public sector, and technology clients on the purchase and lease of residential, official, and commercial premises as well as on zoning and permit plans. It is also a go-to firm for international brands looking to gain retail locations in the Netherlands.

Taylor Wessing‘s real estate and construction practice focuses on advising international clients on a broad range of sector deals, assisting through the full lifecycle of commercial and residential M&A. The team is jointly led by Hendrik Jan Schimmel, who specialises in corporate real estate transactions and project development, and Huub Stroom, who handles property law issues and tenancy matters alongside transactions.