Corten De Geer Vastgoed Advocaten

What Corten De Geer Vastgoed Advocaten does

Corten De Geer Vastgoed Advocaten (legal entity: Corten De Geer Advocaten B.V.) is an Amsterdam-based boutique law firm founded in 2009 that specialises exclusively in Dutch real estate law. The firm operates from a single office in the Amsterdam-Noord district, housed in the historic De Groene Draeck shipyard building, and is registered as a Dutch private limited company (B.V.) with no external investment, parent company or public listing evidenced in the source material.

The firm delivers a comprehensive service offering across ten real estate law practice areas: leasehold (erfpacht), rental and letting, housing and permits, real estate purchase and delivery, supervision and enforcement, physical living environment (environmental planning), project development, government liability, subsidies, and homeowners' association (VvE) disputes. Service delivery spans both advisory work and litigation. The firm is staffed by 16 total employees including 12 dedicated real estate lawyers (seven of whom are partners: Eduard de Geer, Jeroen Corten, Bas van Overeem, Maaike Cohen, Roland Mans, Jeroen Groenewoud and Martijn van der Hulst) plus office managers and administrative support. Its professional associations include membership in VHA, VvJ, VBR, VBRA, OSR, AVDR, Nestas and the Amsterdam Law Hub, with academic ties to VU Amsterdam and the Academie voor Vastgoed.

Revenue is generated through professional-services billing, with fees set on an hourly basis or via fixed-price engagements at the firm's discretion. Hourly rates are adjusted annually based on the Dutch CBS consumer price index, surcharges apply for urgent or specialist matters, and the standard payment term is 14 days. The firm serves private individuals, companies (small and large), government bodies and interest groups, and reports cumulatively serving 8,000+ clients and handling 10,000+ real estate matters. Distribution is direct-to-client from the Amsterdam office, supported by a bilingual Dutch/English website, a LinkedIn presence and the recurring 'Huisvestingsjournaal' blog for thought leadership.

Name

Corten De Geer Vastgoed Advocaten

Legal name

Corten De Geer Advocaten B.V.

Website

https://cortendegeer.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Corten De Geer Vastgoed Advocaten is an Amsterdam-based Dutch boutique law firm, founded in 2009, that provides advisory and litigation services exclusively across ten real estate law practice areas (leasehold, rental, housing, purchase, enforcement, environmental planning, project development, government liability, subsidies, VvE) to private individuals, companies, government bodies and interest groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK), HOA/Condo Document & Estoppel Services (BPAJAOAK)

Keywords

• Real estate law services
• Leasehold legal advice
• Rental property law
• Housing regulations litigation
• Homeowners association disputes

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Hourly Billing: Professional legal services billed on hourly basis or with clear price agreements. Fees determined by number of hours worked multiplied by hourly rates set by CDGA. Surcharges may apply for urgency, specialist nature of work, or importance of the matter.
2. Legal Services - Fixed Price Agreements: Clear price agreements available as alternative to hourly billing. Transparency emphasized with no surprises afterwards and no office costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Corten De Geer Vastgoed Advocaten is a Dutch law firm that provides specialized legal advisory and litigation services exclusively in real estate law. The firm serves private individuals, companies, interest groups, and government entities across ten practice areas including leasehold, rental and letting, housing regulations, property purchase and delivery, supervision and enforcement, environmental planning, project development, government liability, subsidies, and homeowners' association matters. Services are billed on an hourly basis or under fixed-fee arrangements, with bilingual Dutch/English delivery.

Product overview

Corten De Geer Vastgoed Advocaten is a law firm specializing in real estate law offering a comprehensive suite of legal services. The firm operates as a unified legal practice with expertise across multiple real estate law domains including leasehold, rental and letting, housing regulations, real estate purchase and delivery, supervision and enforcement, physical living environment, project development, government liability, subsidies, and homeowners' association (VvE) matters. The firm provides both advisory and litigation services to private individuals, interest groups, and companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erfpacht (Leasehold) Specialized legal advisory and litigation services for leasehold (erfpacht) arrangements, addressing both private individuals (e.g., ground lease disputes) and professionals involved in leasehold transactions.
• Huur en verhuur (Rental and Letting) Legal advice on rental and letting of real estate properties, covering landlord-tenant disputes, lease agreements, and rental regulations for both landlords and tenants.
• Huisvesting (Housing) Legal support for disputes regarding permits and housing regulations, including the Huisvestingsverordening and related Amsterdam housing rules.
• Koop/levering onroerend goed (Real Estate Purchase/Delivery) Legal advice and support from purchase deed through delivery, including handling hidden defects and contractual disputes in real estate transactions.
• Toezicht en handhaving (Supervision and Enforcement) Legal assistance with fines, penalty payments (dwangsommen), and disputes with supervisory authorities in real estate matters.
• Fysieke leefomgeving (Physical Living Environment) Legal support in environmental planning law matters, from construction plans to objections and proceedings.
• Projectontwikkeling (Project Development) Legal advice and assistance in developing and realizing construction projects, including contract structuring and risk management for developers.
• Overheidsaansprakelijkheid (Government Liability) Advisory and litigation services on damages arising from unlawful government actions in real estate matters.
• Subsidie (Subsidy) Legal advice and support for subsidy applications and objections to subsidy rejections, particularly in real estate contexts.
• Vereniging van Eigenaars (VvE) (Homeowners' Association) Legal assistance in VvE (homeowners' association) disputes, from internal conflicts to conflicts with third parties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000+ clients served
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Vereniging voor Huurrechtadvocaten (VHA)minorOthersProfessional association membership for rental law specialists
• Vereniging voor Juridische Beroepen (VvJ)minorOthersAssociation for legal professionals
• Erfpacht in AmsterdamminorOthersPlatform for leasehold matters in Amsterdam
• NieuwdakotaminorOthersReal estate network platform
• RedovminorOthersProfessional legal association
• Vereniging voor Bestuursrecht (VBR)minorOthersAssociation for administrative law professionals
• VBRAminorOthersReal estate law association
• Amsterdam Law HubminorOthersLegal innovation and startup ecosystem
• OSRminorOthersProfessional legal standards organization
• AVDRminorOthersAssociation for housing and rental law
• Academie voor VastgoedminorOthersReal estate academy and education
• VU AmsterdamminorOthersUniversity partnership for legal education
• IVJOminorOthersYouth housing organization
• Vrouwenrechtswinkel AmsterdamminorOthersWomen's legal clinic Amsterdam
• NestasminorOthersProfessional network

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CMS Netherlands: International law firm's Dutch practice with a notable real estate group serving investors and developers. Competes with CDGA for commercial real estate mandates, particularly cross-border and larger-scale transactions.
• De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek: Top-tier Dutch law firm with a real estate practice serving major corporates, financial institutions, and government clients. Competes for high-end real estate mandates in Amsterdam, but at a substantially larger scale and with cross-border capabilities CDGA does not offer.
• Houthoff: Large Dutch full-service law firm with a prominent real estate practice covering transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters across the Netherlands. Directly comparable as a competitor for corporate and institutional real estate mandates, though broader in scope than CDGA's specialist focus.
• AKD: Large Benelux law firm with a Dutch real estate practice covering transactions, project development, and regulatory work. Comparable to CDGA on real estate transactions and permitting, but with broader geographic and practice coverage.
• Loyens & Loeff: Major Dutch/Benelux law and tax firm with a strong real estate practice, particularly active in Amsterdam. Competes with CDGA for corporate real estate, leasehold, and project development matters, but operates at significantly larger scale and with integrated tax advisory.
• Stibbe: Leading Dutch law firm with a sizable real estate group serving developers, investors, and public-sector clients. Overlaps with CDGA on real estate transactions, regulatory work, and litigation, but offers a much broader corporate and cross-border practice.
• NautaDutilh: Amsterdam-based Dutch law firm with a real estate practice covering transactions, development, and disputes. Overlaps with CDGA on Dutch real estate matters but serves a more international and corporate clientele.
• DLA Piper Amsterdam: Global law firm's Amsterdam office with a real estate practice serving international investors and Dutch corporates. Overlaps with CDGA on real estate transactions and disputes, but at much larger scale and with global integration.

Direct peers

• Kennedy Van der Laan: Amsterdam-based mid-sized Dutch law firm with real estate and tenancy law practices. Closely comparable to CDGA in scale, Dutch focus, and real estate specialization, including landlord-tenant disputes and property transactions.
• Brinkhof: Amsterdam-based specialist Dutch law firm. Comparable to CDGA as a mid-sized, Amsterdam-rooted specialist firm, though focused on IP/tech and competition rather than real estate - useful as a reference point for specialist Dutch firm positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corten-de-geer-advocaten

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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