Construction & Real Estate

Van der Feltz advocaten has considerable experience of advising on cross-border issues in the field of construction, real estate and lease law. We act on behalf of a wide range of clients and we have substantive expertise in construction and real estate law, (public) procurement law, leasing law, energy law, planning and environmental law, expropriation law and in-depth knowledge of and experienced in infrastructure-, commercial and public real estate developments (housing, infrastructure), real estate transactions and (government) liability issues.

Construction and Infrastructure

The construction sector is undergoing dynamic change, driven by both technological innovation and evolving legislation. Key developments include the implementation of the Quality Assurance Act for Building (Wet kwaliteitsborging voor het bouwen), as well as the introduction of the revised Uniform Administrative Conditions version 2025 (UAV) and the Uniform Administrative Conditions for Integrated Contracts 2025 (UAV-GC 2025). These changes present new opportunities, and new challenges, where our specialised legal expertise is of critical value.

The Didam Rulings

The Dutch Supreme Court’s landmark Didam rulings (‘Didam I’ and ‘Didam II’) have significantly impacted property development. The Court established that the sale of publicly owned land must comply with the general principles of good governance and the equality under Dutch private law. This requires public authorities to offer equal opportunities to potential buyers and to set objective, transparent, and reasonable selection criteria. Our firm advises both public bodies and private stakeholders in navigating these new legal standards.

Renewable Energy and Sustainability

Our team has become increasingly active in the renewable energy sector, advising on major energy infrastructure projects, such as large-scale solar developments, and their related construction and real estate components. This growing practice reflects the rising demand for legal expertise at the intersection of sustainability, infrastructure, and public regulation, an area in which Van der Feltz advocaten continues to build a strong and trusted reputation.

Our clients

We take pride in serving our clients with a personalised, dedicated approach, tailoring our services to their specific needs and objectives. Our client portfolio includes:

• Project developers

• Construction companies

• International organisations

• Local and regional authorities

• Utility and water companies

• Property developers

• Contractors

• Municipalities, provinces and central government bodies

• Lessors and lessees

• Energy companies

• Chemical companies

• Oil and gas companies

• Pharmaceutical companies

• Food industry players

• Other (heavy) industries

Rankings and client feedback

• Legal 500 EMEA Real Estate: ‘Van der Feltz Advocaten is an excellent sparring partner in their field of expertise. All of the lawyers are knowledgeable and very responsive. They deliver high-quality advice, that we are able to implement immediately and effectively within our organisation. In addition, they think actively with us and are able to anticipate our questions and comments and take action quickly.’

• Legal 500 EMEA Construction: ‘We have worked with Van der Feltz for almost 10 years and they have always been very trustworthy in their advise. Delivered within time and are very thorough in their research. Their advise is always understandable for non-legal executives. Easy to reach out to and they understand their business.’

• Chambers: 'Van der Feltz advocaten is fast, very flexible and has good technical and industry knowledge. The team is capable of adapting and learning very quickly.'