Jan Cees specialises in real estate transactions, redevelopment, and turnkey projects. He is also an expert in real estate-related company law, including the acquisition of real estate companies and real estate-related investment management. His clients are mainly national, international, and institutional investors and developers, to whom he provides not only legal but also strategic advice. Since 2018, Jan Cees has consistently received a Band 1 ranking and a Star Individual title from Chambers Europe for his work in real estate. Jan Cees has been designated by Legal 500 to the Hall of Fame within Real Estate.

  • Advised Greystar on the acquisition from 3w real estate and AT Capital, of 407 to be developed residential units in the Orchard I project in Rijswijk.
  • Advised on the acquisition of the shares in the IEF portfolio by a consortium led by CBRE Investment Management (three institutional investors from the Netherlands, plus CBRE Dutch Retail Fund). IEF is a joint venture formed by Bouwfonds Investment Management and IEF Capital. The portfolio consists of 31 Dutch retail properties (mostly flagship stores), including the well-known Dutch retail chains HEMA and de Bijenkorf.
  • Advised CBRE Investment Management, on behalf of one of its funds, on the acquisition of two holiday parcs from Dormio, by way of an asset deal, and acted as notary regarding the preceding share transfer deal, involving 30 vacation parks, from Roompot (KKR) to Dormio.
  • Notarial Law (University of Groningen)
  • Master’s Degree in Real Estate (University of Amsterdam)

Expertises

Real Estate
The real estate market is constantly evolving, driven by urban growth, sustainability goals, complex financing, and shifting regulations. For companies, investors, and developers, these challenges are rarely simple - making knowledgeable legal advisors essential throughout the real estate lifecycle.
Investment Management
Constantly changing domestic and foreign financial markets requiring flexible investment management approaches.
Real Estate
The real estate market is constantly evolving, driven by urban growth, sustainability goals, complex financing, and shifting regulations. For companies, investors, and developers, these challenges are rarely simple - making knowledgeable legal advisors essential throughout the real estate lifecycle.
Investment Management
Constantly changing domestic and foreign financial markets requiring flexible investment management approaches.

Ranked as Star Individual

Chambers Europe

Real Estate: Leading Notaries (2025 Edition)

"He has in-depth knowledge of both the underlying subject as well as how to approach challenges from a commercial point of view. He thinks two steps ahead and can manoeuvre in difficult circumstances."

Chambers Europe

Real Estate: Leading Notaries (2025 Edition)

"Jan Cees Kuiken is a very experienced professional with strong relationship management skills."

Chambers Europe

Real Estate: Leading Notaries (2025 Edition)

Ranked in the Hall of Fame

Legal 500

Real Estate (2025 Edition)

"Jan Cees is in my opinion by far the best notary in the real estate industry as he combines commercial with legal skills, without losing eye for one of the two sides. With in-depth knowledge he convinces parties on disputes that arise and solves them to the satisfaction of all parties."

Legal 500

Real Estate (2025 Edition)
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