Eversheds Sutherland accelerates Benelux expansion with strategic real estate partner hire

Eversheds Sutherland continues its strategic growth in the Netherlands with the appointment of real estate Partner Luc Cohen to its Amsterdam office.

With more than two decades of experience, Luc joins the global law firm from Simmons & Simmons LLP, where he served as Partner for over 14 years. Luc is widely recognised for his experience in complex and international real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, asset management, construction, and procurement.

Luc’s client base is predominantly international, spanning investment funds, corporates, financial institutions, developers, and public authorities. His sector focus includes logistics, offices, leisure, healthcare, data centres, and increasingly, defence.

Luc is consistently ranked in Legal 500 across multiple practice areas, including real estate, construction, energy, and project finance. He is described as “extremely dedicated, solution driven and great to work with,” and praised for his “no-nonsense commercial approach” and “strategic, creative and thorough” style.

James Trafford, Partner and Co-Head of Global Real Estate and Planning, Eversheds Sutherland said:

“Luc brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record. His appointment significantly enhances our capabilities in the Netherlands, across Europe, and in the Middle East, and we’re delighted to welcome him to the team.”

Natascha Geraedts, Senior Office Partner, Netherlands, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

“Luc’s reputation in the market speaks for itself. His arrival marks a key step in our strategy to further grow our real estate offering and deliver even greater value to our clients. Since July last year, we’ve seen rapid expansion in the Benelux region and this reflects the increasing demand from our clients for a full-service offering and our commitment to building a truly integrated regional platform.”

Luc Cohen, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

“Eversheds Sutherland’s collaborative culture, international reach, and commitment to real estate make it the ideal platform for the next chapter of my career. I’m excited to contribute to the firm’s growth in the Netherlands and beyond, and to continue delivering exceptional service to my clients.”

Luc’s appointment follows a series of strategic hires in the Amsterdam office, including corporate finance partner Pieter Paul Terpstra, energy partner Marc van Beuge, tax partners Chantal Presilli and Zoya Zalmai, real estate partner Berend Zwart, and finance partners Kees Westermann and Vasco Hoving.