Over Katinka Verdurmen:

Katinka is gespecialiseerd in huur- en franchiserecht. Zij adviseert een groot aantal toonaangevende retailpartijen met wie zij een langdurige relatie heeft opgebouwd. Daarnaast werkt zij voor vastgoedontwikkelaars, investeerders en makelaars, waardoor zij de retailsector vanuit verschillende perspectieven kent. Vaak is zij een spil in de samenwerking met andere adviseurs van haar cliënten.

Katinka begeleidt de aan- of verkoop van franchiseformules, het opzetten van franchiseorganisaties, het oprichten van franchiseverenigingen en bij de overdracht, beëindiging en gewijzigde voortzetting van franchiserelaties.

Katinka is actief bij de volgende verenigingen en platformen:

• Docent aan de Real Estate Business School;
• Hoofdredacteur van het ‘Tijdschrift voor Huurrecht Bedrijfsruimte’;
• (Mede)-hoofdredacteur van het Tijdschrift ‘Selectie & Essentie Huurrecht Bedrijfsruimte‘;
• Lid van de Vereniging van Huurrecht Advocaten (VHA).

Søstrene Grene over Katinka Verdurmen:

“We have worked with Mrs. Katinka Verdurmen and her team for the last 5 years, primarily related to Real Estate. We will give Mrs. Katinka Verdurmen and her team our highest recommendations as her advices has had a huge impact on our business in Holland.

Mrs. Katinka Verdurmen has assisted us with all aspects relating to real estate primarily negotiations of lease agreements and discussions with landlords. During the last 2 years Mrs. Katinka Verdurmen has played a huge role in our COVID-19 crisis management. She has her client top of mind and combines her excellent legal skills with her commercial point of view to the benefit of her client.

We will at any time recommend Mrs. Katinka Verdurmen to other international businesses who want to do business in Holland.

Mrs. Katinka Verdurmen speaks and write English fluently and is skilled with IT. Communication through Teams-meetings are top professional.“

Wat cliënten zeggen tegen The Legal 500 (2018-2024):

• ”Personal, engaged, persistent, accurate, agreements are met.”
• Katinka Verdurmen is a charming and very persistent lady who can think strategically. She understands well that it is not about one stroke, but about the end result.”
• Katinka Verdurmen is a very qualified lawyer in the field of real estate and especially in lease law. Easy access and great sparring partner. Aware of latest knowledge.”
• “Katinka Verdurmen has assisted us with all aspects relating to real estate primarily negotiations of lease agreements and discussions with landlords.
• During the last two years, Katinka has played a huge role in our COVID-19 crisis management. She has her client top of mind and combines her excellent legal skills with her commercial point of view to the benefit of her client.”
• “Katinka Verdurmen has had a huge impact on our business in the Netherlands.”
• “We will at any time recommend Katinka Verdurmen to other international businesses who want to do business in Holland.”
• “Good knowledge of the relevant market developments, quick replies and pragmatic advice.“
• “Berth Brouwer and Katinka Verdurmen are both excellent lawyers, approachable, fast, down-to-earth, thorough, knowledgeable, an eye for the business, everything you want your lawyer to be and on top of that. very nice people.“
• “They think several steps ahead in the process.“
• “Quick-thinking’ managing partner Katinka Verdurmen provides clients with a blend of commercial contracting and real estate expertise, with particular experience in franchising work and leasing disputes.“
• “Also recommended are Katinka Verdurmen and Pieter Twaalfhoven, who are ‘focused on solving the problem.“
• “Katinka Verdurmen is a very hardworking lawyer with a sharp mind, who specialises in commercial tenancy and franchise law.”
• “In recent work, the team has handled contentious real estate, pre-insolvency and a number of complex franchising matters.“
• “Real estate and franchise agreements are the core pillars of Fort Advocaten’s department, which is also active in insolvency. Katinka Verdurmen is the key contact; she assists clients with real estate transactions, leasing issues, and franchise agreements and disputes.“