Willem Van der Werf
Partner
Willem Van der Werf has significant expertise in the areas of construction, real estate, and government. Political and administrative authorities’ interests frequently play a large role in his practice. In particular, when it concerns development and transformation of a geographical area where public as well as private parties are involved.
Working in the sectors
Working in the areas of law
Experience
Willem advises his clients on urban development and land redevelopment projects. When necessary, he handles legal proceedings. In addition to his knowledge and expertise in spatial administrative law, his expertise in expropriation law, land lease agreements, ground lease conditions, and long-term lease agreements also proves to be highly valuable.
Advising and litigating
on behalf of municipalities in the Randstad regarding relevant zoning plans and the expropriations required for the redevelopment of greenhouse areas and the development of a residential neighborhood consisting of 3,400 homes.
Advising and litigating
on behalf of a real estate developer, one of the largest in the Netherlands, on various area development projects in the Randstad.
Advising
a municipality in negotiations regarding the legal structuring of the development of a large multifunctional sports facility.
Advisor
to Natuurmonumenten (The Society for Preservation of Nature) on various large-scale land transformations of former quarries and factories into recreational and nature areas.
Recommendations
Chambers Europe 2025
Public Law: Band 3, Environment & Planning: Band 2
"Van der Feltz advocaten has great knowledge of the business and understands our problems very well. The lawyers are able to put themselves in the shoes of the opposing party."
Chambers Europe 2025
Public Law: Band 3, Environment & Planning: Band 2
"Van der Feltz advocaten tackles complex matters thoroughly."
Chambers Europe 2025
Public Law: Band 3, Environment & Planning: Band 2
"Van der Feltz advocaten has a hands-on mentality, an actual understanding of the business and offers practical advice."
Chambers Europe 2025
Public Law: Band 3, Environment & Planning: Band 2
"The Van der Feltz advocaten team provides prompt and decisive assistance and explains complex legal matters in an understandable way."
Chambers Europe 2025
Public Law: Band 3, Environment & Planning: Band 2
"Van der Feltz advocaten has an excellent team with well-trained lawyers, including both very experienced as well as upcoming talent."
Legal 500 2025
Environment and Planning (Tier 1)
‘The team is very knowledgeable and easy to collaborate with. They combine practical skills with in-depth knowledge of the law and are able to think out of the box.’
Legal 500 2025
Real Estate
‘Great knowledge, they have a vision how to proceed forward, if possible they are pragmatic and hands on.’
Memberships
- Member of the editorial board of the Dutch Journal of Agricultural Law (Tijdschrift voor Agrarisch Recht)
- Member of the Dutch Association for Construction Law Lawyers (Vereniging voor Bouwrechtadvocaten)
- Board member of the Dutch Association of Expropriation Law Lawyers (Vereniging van Onteigeningsrecht Advocaten)
- Member / Chairman advisory committee on the Administrative Jurisdiction Act (Adviescommissie Wet administratieve rechtspraak BES)