Bas Beenen

Netherlands

Osborne Clarke
Jachthavenweg 130
1081 KJ Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Tel: +31 207 02 86 44

Email: bas.beenen@osborneclarke.com
Web: www.osborneclarke.com

Professional Biography

Bas Beenen is Head of The Built Environment at Osborne Clarke in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

He specializes in the civil law aspects of real property, with a focus on:

  • (turnkey) acquisitions and disposals of real property (including sale and leaseback projects) from data room to deed of transfer;
  • setting-up and (re)structuring of joint ventures;
  • construction team agreements, building contracts, and design and build contracts (including FIDIC);
  • Vinex residential development (designated by the government for future urban development) plan transfers;
  • residential, retail and office development projects in both the private as the public sector;
  • letting and leasing of commercial and retail premises, and residential dwellings.

Bas was admitted to the Dutch Bar Association in February 1999. He completed the post-doctoral Grotius Immovable Property program of study cum laude. He is a member of several Real Estate groups in The Netherlands, the Association of Property Lawyers, the Association of Construction Law and the Association of Construction Law Lawyers.

Clients appreciate Bas for his pragmatic and business oriented approach. Bas is ranked in the Chambers Europe 2018. His clients admire his “high-quality knowledge and experience“.

Bas has registered the following principal (and secondary) legal practice areas in the Netherlands Bar’s register of legal practice areas (rechtsgebiedenregister): Real Estate law.

Real estate ownership, management or maintenance is an activity that affects many businesses, not only those involved in the real estate sector. Our highly experienced team provides a comprehensive ‘lifecycle’ service to clients across a wide range of industry sectors.

Our experience in the real estate sector helps us to understand our clients’ business challenges, spot opportunities or angles, make connections between clients and help clients remain competitive. We help our clients with international issues, whether that’s investing in property across borders, helping asset-manage a real estate portfolio or infrastructure assets, or advising on a construction dispute arising in international locations.

We advise them on the impact of property trends with new asset classes by sharing our experiences and knowledge from across our international office network. Our services are designed to provide practical and efficient solutions to complex real estate problems. Our partner-led teams have years of experience and thrive on the challenge of helping our clients to achieve their financial and commercial objectives.

Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice dedicated to helping its clients and people succeed in tomorrow’s world. Operating in a rapidly changing global environment shaped by digital transformation, economic uncertainty, political shifts, and environmental challenges, the firm provides commercially focused insights and legal solutions that enable clients to gain a competitive advantage.

With a history spanning more than 250 years, Osborne Clarke has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the United States. The firm advises a diverse client base—from industry leaders to high-growth innovators—across its core sectors. Its structure and approach ensure deep sector knowledge and a thorough understanding of the business issues clients face, allowing the firm to deliver insightful, practical, and forward-thinking advice across advisory, transactional, and litigation matters.

Osborne Clarke distinguishes itself through its collaborative and approachable culture. The firm values diversity, long-term relationships, and a genuinely unstuffy working style that clients describe as refreshing and effective. By combining deep expertise with an open and connected mindset, Osborne Clarke consistently provides solutions that go beyond traditional legal perspectives—helping clients anticipate change and seize new opportunities.

“Bas Beenen advises on acquisitions and portfolio sales, involving residential assets and development projects. He acts for both Dutch real estate companies and international investors. He also guides clients through construction processes.”
Chambers & Partners