1. c
Core strengths
Simmons & Simmons has a highly specialised and world-class commercial
lease team. We advise and represent both landlords and tenants on a
variety of contentious and non-contentious matters concerning the lease
of office space, retail space and industrial premises.
Our clients vary from listed companies to one-man businesses, including
multinational retail chains, international corporates, real estate
developers and (institutional) investors.
We provide solutions based on the sound application of legal and
practical experience by:
 being pragmatic and strategic
 drafting solid and waterproof lease agreements on the basis of long
experience gained in lease disputes
 agreeing, with our clients, on the business objectives of a (potential)
dispute and/or project
Expertise in practice
Our key lease experience includes:
 new lease agreements
 lease renewal
 (early) termination, dissolution
 vacation
 defects
 renovation & (re)development
 vacancy & squatting
 sub-lease
 contract takeover
 rent reduction
 damages
 non-payment
 market rent adjustment
 service charges
 sale & lease back constructions
 shop in shop
Our comprehensive knowledge of the lease process enables us to provide
clients with high-quality advice on all aspects of commercial leases during
all stages of a lease agreement.
Key international contacts
Key contact biographies can be viewed at simmons-simmons.com
Luc Cohen
Amsterdam
T 020 722 2313
E luc.cohen@simmons-simmons.com
Cathelijne Otte
Amsterdam
T 020 722 2310
E cathelijne.otte@simmons-simmons.com
Annette Vis
Amsterdam
T 020 722 2328
E annette.vis@simmons-simmons.com
Birte Kersten
Amsterdam
T 020 722 2335
E birte.kersten@simmons-simmons.com
Commercial
lease in the
Netherlands