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Marije Overwater

She/herSenior Associate
About

Marije, a Senior Associate since May 2022 in the Amsterdam Real Estate practice, brings a robust expertise in project development and construction-related contracts. Her comprehensive experience extends to real estate transactions, turnkey projects, and tenancy law within The Netherlands.

Marije specializes in turnkey and integrated contracting and construction law, grounded in DNR 2011, UAV 2012, UAV-GC 2005, and FIDIC standards. She possesses significant knowledge in sustainable building certifications.

Marije adeptly serves both national and international clients, including project developers, investors, and corporate end-users. She has successfully managed complex residential, logistics, office space, and retail developments, along with turnkey transactions and corporate fit-outs. Her skills in drafting and negotiating contracts for these projects are exceptional, and she is known for her practical and collaborative approach to development projects.

Currently, Marije focuses on ESG issues in the real estate sector. She is an active member of the legal expert group of the Dutch Green Building Council, where she advises on legal matters related to BREEAM and Paris Proof standards.

Areas of FocusReal Estate
Professional QualificationsAdvocaat admitted with the Nederlandse Orde van Advocaten
Languages
  • Dutch
  • English
Education
  • Grotius Academy, Specialisation Programme Real Estate, 2020
  • Universiteit Leiden, Master of Laws, LLM, Civil Law, 2012
  • Universiteit Leiden, Bachelor of Laws, LLB, Law and Business Studies, 2011

Prior Experience

  • Marije Overwater worked for the Amsterdam office of a big Dutch law firm before joining DLA Piper in 2019

Memberships And Affiliations

  • The Dutch Construction Law Association (Vereniging voor Bouwrecht)

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