Katinka specialises in lease and franchise law. She advises a large number of leading retail parties with whom she has built up a long-term relationship. In addition, she works for property developers, investors and estate agents, which means she knows the retail sector from various perspectives. She is often a linking pin in the cooperation with other advisors of her clients.

Katinka advises both franchisors and franchisees on drafting franchise agreements, setting up franchise organisations, establishing franchise associations and on the transfer, termination and amended continuation of franchise relationships.

Katinka is active in the following associations and platforms:

• Lecturer at the Real Estate Business School;
• Editor-in-chief of the ‘Tijdschrift voor Huurrecht Bedrijfsruimte‘;
• (Co)-editor-in-chief of the ‘Tijdschrift voor Huurrecht Bedrijfsruimte’;
• Member of the Association of Tenancy Law Attorneys (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.“

Our clients told The Legal500 the following about Katinka (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.“