Michel Klijn

Advocaat | Partner

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Michel Klijn
Rotterdam
+31102172543
+31622210174
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Practice Areas

Projecten & Projectfinanciering
Construction and Development
Aanbestedingsrecht
Vastgoed

Sectors

Real Estate
Energy & Industry
Transport & Logistics

Languages

Nederlands
Engels

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Michel houdt zich bezig met projecten, publiek-private samenwerkingen en bouw- en aanbestedingsrecht, zowel in contentieuze als niet-contentieuze zaken. Hij is actief betrokken bij complexe projecten en verschillende soorten contracten, zoals EPC, D&C, DBM, DBFM(O), concessies en allianties. Michel begeleidt een brede verscheidenheid aan cliënten in de bouw-, infrastructuur- en energiesector en de logistieke sector, bij onder meer contracteren, innovatieve aanbestedingsprocedures, onderhandelingen en procesvoering.  Michel is tevens civieltechnisch ingenieur. Voordat Michel bij Houthoff in dienst trad, is hij een aantal jaren werkzaam geweest bij een groot Nederlands bouwbedrijf.
  • Ranked in Band 1
     
    Chambers Europe, Real Estate: Construction (205 Edition)
  • "Michel Klijn is an approachable, practical lawyer who knows what is happening in the business and is able to solve complex matters without losing the business mindset."
    Chambers Europe, Real Estate: Construction (2025 Edition)
  • Band 1
    Chambers Europe, Real Estate: Construction (2024 Edition)
  • Leading Individual
    Legal 500, Construction (2024 Edition)
  • “A client says that 'Michel is a high-end lawyer and an authority in his discipline, not only his substantive knowledge but also his personal performance is outstanding'.”
    Chambers Europe, Real Estate: Construction (2024 Edition)
  • “A client states that ‘Michel Klijn is very committed, pragmatic and a sharp lawyer. Thinks in solutions and does not lose sight of commercial interests either. Always willing to respond to adhoc and last minute requests as well’."
    Legal 500, Project Finance and PFI (2024 Edition)
  • "A client says: 'Michel is a strong lawyer with absolutely perfect knowledge of the construction market'."
    Chambers Europe, Real Estate: Construction (2023 Edition)
  • Leading Individual
    Legal 500, Construction (2023 Edition)
  • "One client mentions: 'Michel Klijn – outstanding. Hands-on experience, sharp. His education as a civil engineer and lawyer is very valuable in our conflicts with the contractors'."
    Legal 500, Construction (2023 Edition)
  • "A client highlights: ‘Personal commitment and open minded attitude. Michel Klijn had an extremely positive contribution. Being a civil engineer, he was able to understand the very relevant technical factors of our case'."
    Legal 500, Construction (2023 Edition)
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Opleidingen

  • Privaatrecht (met genoegen) (Universiteit Utrecht)
  • Civiele Techniek (Universiteit Twente)

  • Highlighted Matters
    Advised Porthos Development C.V. on the transfer by TAQA to Porthos of a mining installation and related permits for the storage of CO2 in empty gas fields in the North Sea.
  • Highlighted Matters
    Houthoff advised Sligro Food Group N.V. with the proposed acquisition of the shares in Exploitatiemaatschappij Wheere B.V. by Sligro Food Group Nederland B.V. This will include the activities of Vroegop Ruhe & Co B.V., consisting of food wholesaler De Kweker, Vroegop AGF and freight company L.A.J. Duncker.
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