
Michel Klijn
Advocaat | Partner
Languages
Dutch
English
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Michel’s work focuses on projects, public-private partnerships and construction law and procurement law, in contentious and non-contentious matters. He is actively involved in complex projects and various contracts (e.g. EPC, D&C, DBM, DBFM(O)), concessions and alliances. Michel advises various clients in the real estate, construction, infrastructure, energy and logistics sectors, on matters such as contracting, innovative procurement procedures, negotiations, litigation and arbitration. He is also a civil engineer. Prior to joining Houthoff, Michel worked at a large Dutch construction company for several years. He also teaches at the Dutch Institute of Construction Law and regularly publishes on forms construction law and procurement law. Michel is listed in Band 1 by Chambers Europe for his efforts in Real Estate: Construction.
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Band 1Chambers Europe, Real Estate: Construction (2024 Edition)
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“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)
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Leading IndividualLegal 500, Construction (2024 Edition)
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“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)
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"A client says: 'Michel is a strong lawyer with absolutely perfect knowledge of the construction market'."Chambers Europe, Real Estate: Construction (2023 Edition)
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Leading IndividualLegal 500, Construction (2023 Edition)
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"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)
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"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)
Qualifications & Experience
- LL.M. Private Law (with merit) (Utrecht University)
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering (University of Twente)
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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.
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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.
Publications
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01-March-2024
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11-July-2016
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20-May-2016
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23-March-2016
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17-March-2016
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10-March-2016
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Noot in JAAN 2015 nr 5 Best Value Procurement bepaaldheid van het voorwerp van de opdracht concurren09-March-2016
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Noot in JAAN 2015 nr. 7: Bekendmaking van sub (sub) gunningscriteria en bijbehorende wegingsfactoren09-March-2016
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06-May-2015
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06-May-2015
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30-October-2014
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30-September-2014
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11-February-2014
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07-July-2013