Linklaters advises Ardian, in joint venture with Rockfield, on a landmark student housing deal in Amsterdam
Linklaters has advised Ardian on the acquisition of the 596-bed Minervahaven student housing building in Amsterdam, one of the largest Dutch student housing transactions by gross asset value.
Recognised as “The Most Sustainable Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Asset in Europe,” Minervahaven offers modern studios and premium amenities in a central location. The acquisition is a key milestone in Ardian’s pan-European student housing strategy, developed in partnership with Rockfield. Together, Ardian and Rockfield have now invested over €300 million in top education hubs, including Florence, Bologna, and Barcelona.
“This acquisition strengthens our position in the European student housing market and demonstrates our commitment to investing in sustainable, high-quality assets.”
Bernd Haggenmüller, Senior Managing Director, at Ardian.
“We are proud to have supported Ardian in this landmark transaction, which highlights their leadership in building a best-in-class student housing portfolio across Europe.”
Catherine Kremer, Corporate Partner, Linklaters LLP.
The cross-border, multi-practice Linklaters team, primarily based in Luxembourg, was led by Corporate Partner Catherine Kremer, Tax Partners Joakim-Antoine Charvet and Guido De Wit, and Capital Markets and Banking Partner Melinda Perera, with additional leadership from Corporate Partner Marleen Wessel (Amsterdam).
Further support was provided by the Luxembourg Corporate team, including Senior Managing Associate (Luxembourg) Irene Sanna, Managing Associate Nathalie Zurel, and Associates Lucas Hieronimus, Marc Tullii and Salomé Maugé Prud’homme. The Luxembourg team also included Senior Managing Associate (Luxembourg) Cyrielle Nis (Tax), Managing Associate Laura Mbo (Capital Markets and Banking), Associates Charlène Aplogan (Capital Markets and Banking), Liam Embleton (Capital Markets and Banking), and Sarah Blandin (Tax).
The core Amsterdam team featured Associates Merel Los and Notarial Associate Esther van der Plaat (Corporate), with additional contributions from Paris Tax Associate Nicolas Le Guernic.
