David Weinstein

"David Weinstein is extremely clever and has very good knowledge of real estate." - Client, Chambers Europe, 2026

Partner (Advocaat), Commercial Real Estate
Netherlands

Expertise

David is an all-round specialist in corporate real estate and co-heads the Real Estate team in Amsterdam. David assists Dutch and international clients, ranging from institutional investors, private equity-backed real estate funds and international investment managers to developers, family offices and corporate occupiers, across a wide range of real estate transactions. His client base spans both domestic and cross-border mandates, reflecting his extensive network in the real estate market.

David advises on the full spectrum of commercial real estate work, including the purchase and sale of commercial real estate, acquisitions of real estate companies (share transactions), project development and the real estate aspects of corporate acquisitions and restructurings. He regularly acts on mixed-use, logistics, office, retail, hospitality and residential assets. In addition, David advises on commercial leasing law, asset management-related matters and corporate law-related real estate matters, such as joint ventures and investment structures.

With a career shaped by experience at leading international law firms, David offers insights that transcend borders, making him a trusted advisor in complex, cross-border transactions. He is known for his pragmatic, solution-driven approach and his ability to understand clients' business objectives qualities consistently highlighted by clients and independently recognised by Chambers & Partners. David has been ranked as "Up and Coming" in Real Estate by Chambers Europe 2026 and has been included in PropertyNL's "Top Real Estate Lawyers 2025" survey of the Dutch real estate legal market.

Experience

Advising Crossbay on their last-mile logistics platforms in the Netherlands, including the acquisitions of numerous logistic warehouses throughout the Netherlands, through asset deals and share deals of standing assets, developments, forward purchase and forward funding. In additional, we advise Crossbay on the asset management of its logistic portfolio in the Netherlands
Advising LUWE Capital Partners on several transactions, including the acquisition of OurCampus in Diemen, one of the largest student housing complexes in the Netherlands
Advising Alderan on several acquisitions in the Netherlands, including the acquisition of MediArena Studio’s and several sale and lease back transactions of different types of assets
Advising GEM Real Estate on several acquisitions in the Netherlands, including re-development project in Oosterhout (through a share deal transaction)
Advising Iroko Zen on several acquisition in the Netherlands.

Testimonials

"David Weinstein is a pragmatic and easy going lawyer"- Client, Chambers Europe, 2026
"David Weinstein offers strategic assistance with the purchase of mixed-use, logistics, office and retail properties, as well as sale and leaseback transactions. He displays further skill in the management of urban development projects and the drafting of leasing agreements." - Chambers Europe, 2026
"Florent is equipped to advise developers on the real estate aspects of development projects, including structuring agreements and contract drafting. The lawyers equally represent clients in the negotiation of lease and SPA agreements. Florent is particularly skilled in the handling of real estate transactions with ESG considerations. Mixed-use properties, office buildings, logistics sites and retail facilities feature in the team's recent highlights." - - Chambers Europe, 2026
"Florent always provides quick responses and pays attention at all times. The team fully understands our business." - Client, Chambers Europe, 2026

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