Gerretsen Advocatuur was founded by Jan Maarten Gerretsen, a dedicated real estate lawyer with a solid knowledge of real estate law and more than 25 years of legal experience in the real estate sector. Jan Maarten set up Gerretsen Advocatuur to enable himself to focus on matters where he can make intensive use of his knowledge and skills. As a trusted advisor who is on your side, but who will also give you his sober and honest advice if you are on a road leading nowhere. Someone who will manage to gain the trust of others and thus help you when setting up new business ventures. Who, by listening carefully, can translate your thoughts into words. In this role, his clients can directly benefit from his knowledge and skills. In complex negotiations or litigation matters, whether relating to project development, construction law, joint ventures or contract law, we can serve as your critical and independent sparring partner. Adopting a pragmatic approach and solution, overseeing the legal playing field but also having an eye for the importance of commercial continuity. And if necessary, we can manage the matter on your behalf. Key words: Simple but thorough advice in complex real estate matters. Disputes regarding the completion of large projects, shopping mall renovations, redevelopment of industrial sites, joint ventures, amicable expropriation, second opinions, appeals, foreign matters.