NautaDutilh offers real estate litigation services for a diverse range of clients, including public and financial institutions, and multinational corporations. Our experienced real estate litigation team provides tailored advice and trustworthy representation in complex contentious matters and legal proceedings in relation to real estate related topics Our expertise inter alia covers disputes in relation to sale and purchase agreements, lease agreements, construction law, property law, liability actions and public procurement matters in the Real Estate sector. With our deep understanding of real estate law and procedural law in combination with a strategic approach, we strive to achieve the best outcomes for our clients, by protecting their interests while minimising risks.
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Work highlights
- Our team advised several major real estate investors in the Netherlands on rent escalation clauses and the effects thereon of recent major case law developments (including a supreme court ruling) in that respect, a crucial aspect of real estate transactions and asset management (2023 – 2025).
- Our team advises and assists on asset management related matters, such as lease related contracting and litigation, for a broad selection of real estate investors, including PGIM Real Estate, W.P. Carey, Achmea Real Estate, VGP Parks, Circle Infra Partners, Pubstone Properties and many others.
- Our team advises and litigates on procurement and construction projects on behalf of contracting authoritiesdevelopers and contractors, such as Koninklijke BAM and Siemens Nederland.
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What others say
- "NautaDutilh advises us on various complex leasehold procedures. Leasehold is of very great financial and strategic importance. The Amsterdam leasehold system has a long history and is complex, both financially and legally. NautaDutilh's knowledge of the Amsterdam leasehold system and related (legal) areas is excellent. Their advice is thorough, complete and in-depth."
The Legal 500, 2025 - "We are very satisfied with NautaDutilh's performance. The legal advice is very high quality and excellently substantiated."
Chambers Europe, 2025 - "NautaDutilh is a knowledge-oriented law firm with a practical approach to transactions and disputes. The team knows how to express the interests of its clients and incorporate them into agreements."
Chambers Europe, 2025 - "NautaDutilh adopts a pragmatic approach and thinking to solutions."
Chambers Europe, 2025 - "Experienced and dedicated team."
The Legal 500, 2025 - "A strong team, with strong back-up capabilities. They think along with the client but also ahead."
The Legal 500, 2023 - "The team is able to handle any aspect of a real estate project or transaction."
The Legal 500, 2023 - "NautaDutilh advises us on various complex leasehold procedures. Leasehold is of very great financial and strategic importance. The Amsterdam leasehold system has a long history and is complex, both financially and legally. NautaDutilh's knowledge of the Amsterdam leasehold system and related (legal) areas is excellent. Their advice is thorough, complete and in-depth."
The Legal 500, 2025
- "NautaDutilh advises us on various complex leasehold procedures. Leasehold is of very great financial and strategic importance. The Amsterdam leasehold system has a long history and is complex, both financially and legally. NautaDutilh's knowledge of the Amsterdam leasehold system and related (legal) areas is excellent. Their advice is thorough, complete and in-depth."