Willem Van Der Werf

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. Willem’s experience enables him to look beyond just the legal aspects of a matter and to assess related political and administrative law risks. By maintaining good and effective relations with the competent authorities, and by being cognisant of the context of administrative authorities, he achieves effective solutions for his clients. Willem specialises in urban and spatial planning, real estate, municipalities’ right of first refusal, long-term ground lease and lease. In addition, he advises and guides municipalities on expropriation proceedings from beginning to completion. Willem is also experienced in addressing questions of law in the area of public administration, such as accessibility and integrity. He lectures at a number of educational institutions and is a member of the editorial board of the Dutch Journal of Agricultural Law (Tijdschrift voor Agrarisch Recht). · Van der Feltz Advocaten

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Willem Van der Werf is a partner at Van der Feltz Advocaten with significant expertise in construction, real estate and public/administrative law, particularly in urban and spatial planning and area development where public and private interests intersect. He advises municipalities on expropriation proceedings, long‑term ground leases and rights of first refusal, and is active in teaching and as a member of the editorial board of the Dutch Journal of Agricultural Law.

Practice areas

ConstructionReal EstateAdministrative & Public LawUrban & Spatial PlanningExpropriation / Eminent DomainMunicipal Law

Office

Netherlands

Van der Feltz Advocaten · 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. Willem’s experience enables him to look beyond just the legal aspects of a matter and to assess related political and administrative law risks. By maintaining good and effective relations with the competent authorities, and by being cognisant of the context of administrative authorities, he achieves effective solutions for his clients. Willem specialises in urban and spatial planning, real estate, municipalities’ right of first refusal, long-term ground lease and lease. In addition, he advises and guides municipalities on expropriation proceedings from beginning to completion. Willem is also experienced in addressing questions of law in the area of public administration, such as accessibility and integrity. He lectures at a number of educational institutions and is a member of the editorial board of the Dutch Journal of Agricultural Law (Tijdschrift voor Agrarisch Recht).

Netherlands

Expertise

Urban and spatial planningMunicipal right of first refusalLong‑term ground lease and leaseExpropriation proceedingsDevelopment and transformation of geographical areas involving public and private partiesAccessibility and integrity in public administrationMaintaining relations with administrative authorities

Education

Heidelberg University — European Law (2000–2001)
Leiden University — Civil and International Law (1995–2001)

Languages

DutchEnglishGerman