Cynthia de Witt Wijnen begeleidt vrijwel uitsluitend internationale vastgoedpartijen in transacties van hotels, kantoren, winkel- en distributiecentra. Zij is steevast betrokken bij de grootste transacties op de Nederlandse markt zoals bij de aankoop van het hoofdkantoor van Booking.com (t.w.v. EUR 566 miljoen), de Terrace Tower (t.w.v. EUR 180 miljoen), de aankoop van een logistieke vastgoed portefeuille voor Hansainvest (t.w.v. EUR 245+ miljoen) en de aankoop van een high-end 5 sterren hotel in Amsterdam (t.w.v. EUR 260 miljoen).
Voordat Cynthia in 2019 NewGround Law mede oprichtte, was zij partner bij Baker McKenzie, alwaar zij elf jaar werkzaam was. Ook is zij verbonden geweest aan de Verenigde Naties in New York. Haar carrière startte zij In 1993 bij De Brauw. Cynthia is in 2015 door de rechtbank in Amsterdam beëdigd tot toegevoegd notaris. In augustus 2020 werd Cynthia beëdigd tot notaris.
Cynthia de Witt Wijnen vertegenwoordigt diverse cliënten waaronder toonaangevende institutionele investeerders, overheidsinstanties, projectontwikkelaars, sovereign wealth funds en familie-investeringsfirma’s. Zij wordt gewaardeerd om haar uitzonderlijke onderhandelingsvaardigheden, haar diepgaande kennis van de vastgoedmarkt en haar scherp commercieel inzicht.
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Cynthia de Witt Wijnen is 12 jaar genoteerd in de Chambers Europe Guide 2025 waarvan 11 jaar in Band 3 – Real Estate: Leading Notaries en eveneens in de Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Real Estate (Tier 4).
Chambers and Partners Europe 2025 Guide: Cynthia de Witt Wijnen is a beacon of knowledge.”
Chambers and Partners Europe 2025 Guide: Cynthia de Witt Wijnen is well regarded for her commercial transaction expertise. She regularly represents investors and landlords in real estate transactions and disputes.”
Legal 500 EMEA 2025: Cynthia de Witt Wijnen is the best in the industry with specific expertise e.g. in the hospitality sector. She has exceptional expertise, making her and her team strong in implementation.”
Legal 500 EMEA 2024: Cynthia de Witt Wijnen is an outstanding personality with great management and leadership skills. She combines exceptional sensitivity and commitment with expert knowledge and specialist skills for instance relating to the hospitality industry and for cross-border transactions.”
In July 2023, BUSINESS TODAY ranked Cynthia de Witt Wijnen as one of the Top 10 Influential Real Estate Notaries Shaping Netherlands Property Sector: ‘Real estate transactions in the Netherlands require the expertise of skilled notaries who can navigate the complexities of property laws and regulations. These leading notaries play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth transfer of real estate assets and providing legal advice to clients. In this article, we highlight and explain the work of some of the most interesting notaries in the Dutch real estate market.’
Deka Immobilien sells Herengracht 531-537 in Amsterdam Transaction | Lead partner: Cynthia de Witt Wijnen After 22 years of ownership, Deka Immobilien has successfully sold its prime office investment ‘Herengracht 531-537′ in the historic Amsterdam canal belt. Built in the 17th century and adorned with an Art Nouveau façade…
Op 24 april 2024 werd een uitgebreid interview met Cynthia de Witt Wijnen gepubliceerd in Advocatuur2024, een bijlage van het fd. (Het Financieele Dagblad). ‘NewGround Law: eigenzinnig nichekantoor opererend in de top van het Nederlandse Vastgoed’ NewGround law viert in 2024 haar eerste lustrum. Partner en een van de…
Cynthia de Witt Wijnen and team advised Deka Immobilien on the acquisition of a state-of-the-art logistics property for Deka Immobilien Europa Fund, located in the established logistics hub of Alblasserdam. It is strategically situated in close proximity to Europe’s largest seaport. This cutting-edge facility was developed by Dudok Real…
Deka Immobilien has successfully sold the office property ‘De Resident’ in The Hague as part of their continuous portfolio optimization which includes the acquisition of the new headquarters of Booking.com in Amsterdam at the end of 2022. Deka Immobilien places special emphasis on complying with current and future ESG…
Cynthia de Witt Wijnen and team of NewGround Law advised Deka Immobilien Investment on the acquisition of the international headquarters of Booking.com in Amsterdam. The transaction is based on a sale-and-leaseback agreement. Beeld Eva Plevier Deka Immobilien acquired the Booking.com campus in Amsterdam, the international headquarters of the world-renowned online travel…
BEOS AG and Swiss Life Asset Managers have acquired Fugro’s TechCenter. The property, with the highest LEED Platinum Certification and EPC Label-A, is a 10,800 square metre multifunctional building in The Netherlands. The TechCenter is characterised by its sustainable and resource-saving building concept. On September 26, BEOS AG and Fugro Vastgoed B.V. signed a the long-term sale-and-lease-back agreement…
