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Senior Associate | Attorney at law
Real Estate & Government
Joyleen Verhoek brings her practical experience as in-house counsel at a supermarket chain and her expertise in real estate law back into the legal profession. She specializes in the civil law aspects of real estate and has a talent for translating complex legal issues into clear and practical solutions. With her background in business, she understands the commercial interests behind every case, enabling her to provide clients with strategic advice and result-oriented solutions.
Joyleen Verhoek is a dedicated professional known for her direct and straightforward style. With a pragmatic approach and a true go-getter mentality, she tackles challenges with determination. She combines legal expertise with a results-driven mindset, always keeping her clients’ interests at the forefront.
Joyleen studied law at Erasmus University Rotterdam, where she completed both her Bachelor’s degree and her Master’s degrees in Private Law and Financial Law. She began her career as an attorney and completed the Professional Training for Lawyers during her first years in practice. Over time, her focus increasingly shifted toward civil real estate law, and in 2021 she completed the specialization course in Tenancy Law. Given her predominantly litigation-oriented practice, she pursued the Advanced Course in Civil Procedure at the Academy for Legal Practice in 2022. In 2023, she transitioned to an in-house role within a supermarket chain, where she advised the business units for real estate, franchise, and supply chain.
Joyleen advises and litigates on matters such as lease, purchase, ground lease, and anterior agreements. She guides clients through the purchase, sale, leasing, and letting of real estate. She is characterized by her no-nonsense approach, addressing matters firmly on substance while remaining considerate toward the people involved.
Advising on real estate sales
Provided legal guidance, negotiation support, and drafted all agreements involved in a sale-and-leaseback transaction.
Advising on lease agreements
Advised on and drafted a new commercial lease agreement (Articles 7:230a / 290 Dutch Civil Code).
Eviction proceedings
Represented both landlords and tenants in summary proceedings concerning the enforcement of a non-final eviction order.
Litigation on termination of a residential lease
Acted in first instance and on appeal in a case regarding the termination of a residential lease following the discovery of a small, previously unknown cannabis plantation in a tenant’s storage unit. kelderbox ECLI:NL:GHDHA:2021:1469, Gerechtshof Den Haag, 200.274.435-01