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Construction Law

Construction law attorney

Please feel free to contact
Bernhard Karens

B.H.M. (Bernhard) Karens

Advocaat Construction Law
0318 - 68 78 78 info@vanveen.com
Bouwrecht

Construction Law

Construction law regulates the legal aspects of construction projects. From resolving disputes to complying with laws and regulations.

Legal support is often needed to prevent or resolve disputes. This is true for real estate developers, for executors of construction projects but also owners or investors. Every construction project has risks. There are often several parties involved, which can cause delays, disputes or misunderstandings just like that.

Is advice needed on a project? Does a watertight agreement need to be drafted? Or is legal assistance needed in a dispute? A specialized construction law attorney can represent your interests. Our lawyers know the practice, think entrepreneurially and have plenty of legal knowledge to help properly.

We offer a wide range of services within construction law, including:

  • Construction project advice and guidance:
    From meeting contractual obligations to complying with building codes, we help through the entire construction project process.
  • Drafting Construction Contracts
    We help draft, review and negotiate construction contracts. Important issues such as responsibilities, completion deadlines and risk management must be properly addressed. A good contract prevents later discussions.
  • Dispute resolution
    In some cases, disputes arise. These may be about the quality of the work, failure to fulfill agreements or disagreements about performance. We help resolve disputes both through mediation and arbitration and through legal proceedings (if necessary).
  • Advice on Building Regulations
    Whether a new building is being erected, a conversion is being planned or a renovation is being carried out; there are various building regulations that must be taken into account. We ensure that all regulations are met.
  • Establish liability/obtain compensation
    If damage occurs due to construction defects or unsafe situations, we help establish liability and obtain compensation. This also applies to damage to third-party property.

– Property developers
– Contractors
– Construction companies
– Property owners
– Investors

– Residential property
– Commercial property
– Industrial and logistics property
– Infrastructure projects
– Government buildings and public works

Specialist knowledge

Our attorneys have extensive experience in construction law. We offer customized solutions specific to the project.

Solution-oriented advice

We think with you and offer practical and strategic solutions.

Personal approach

We believe in a personal approach and work closely together as a sparring partner who can also act decisively.

Section members

Please feel free to contact
B.H.M. (Bernhard) Karens
B.H.M. (Bernhard) Karens

Lawyer

Construction Law
Rental Law
Real Estate Law
T.J. (Tjeerd) van Veen
T.J. (Tjeerd) van Veen

Attorney & mediator

Construction Law
Contract Law
Real Estate Law

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Entrepreneurial thinking

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