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GHHJ (Geert) Janssen MRE MBA
Geert (born 1966) is a civil-law notary at MAES Notarissen. He specializes in corporate law, real estate, and estate planning . He is also a real estate and investment expert and an enterprising business expert. He has an analytical mind. Helpful, dedicated, and communicative. He is a business partner, trusted advisor , team player, and problem-solver.
Geert was previously a civil-law notary and full equity partner at the city law firm Simmons & Simmons, and later at Stibbe in Amsterdam's Zuidas district. Geert began his career in 1992 at Loeff Claeys Verbeke in Amsterdam, the legal predecessor of Loyens & Loeff and A&O Shearman. He has been named a " leading individual " by Legal500, Chambers & Partners, Advocatie, and PropertyNL. For what it's worth.
Geert studied law at Leiden University and—the first in the Dutch notarial profession—obtained a Master's degree in Real Estate and Investment Management (MRE) from the School of Real Estate (ASRE) of the University of Amsterdam. He also completed the Global Executive MBA program of the five leading business schools in Asia, Europe, and the Americas that collaborate in a consortium: the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK); Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo, Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV); EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey; Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University; and Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC).
Geert is a good listener and a results-oriented negotiator. A MAEStro. Streetwise. Gentle on the person, clear on the subject matter. He knows how to bring parties together. He completed the Harvard Law School " Program on Negotiation " and the MfN mediation program, but he developed his negotiation and mediation skills primarily in practice, handling numerous and diverse cases.
Despite all his (semi-)intellectual efforts, our Ultimate Beneficial Owner is perhaps most proud of the certificate he received after successfully completing the one-day Formula 1 driving course at the Paul Ricard circuit in France.
Geert, father of three daughters who have since left home and who has been together with his better, charming half for almost two decades, lives in The Hague, the capital of Peace and Justice.
Geert says...
There are many myths about notaries. But it's certainly not a myth that notaries are the same. Quality, speed, service, and price vary considerably between notaries.
Our approach is distinctive. Not as a goal, but as a result. We contrast all shades of gray with color. We show who we are and what we stand for. With our energy, vision, and dedication. We are visible. Entrepreneurial. Social. We are outgoing. We are innovators. Not followers. We are motivated to be the most client-focused notary office in the region. We want our clients to be proud of the personal relationship we have with them. And euphoric about what we offer them professionally. But above all, we want them to enjoy being with us. We want them to be able to laugh together. And sometimes even a little at themselves.
We hear that with many civil-law notaries these days, it takes months before you can finally get an appointment. And once they do take on your case, the progress is often excruciatingly slow. We find this undesirable. With us, you'll get your turn immediately. After all, we've invested heavily and promptly in IT, digitalization, and AI. We succeed – against the tide – in recruiting and retaining good people and taking responsibility for their job satisfaction. Therefore, we have low staff turnover. We have tightly organized and well-managed work processes. And if necessary, we work for our clients outside office hours, with love and dedication. Because we like to go the extra mile for you and yours.
We can handle a lot of things for our clients digitally, online, and remotely. Often, you don't even need to come to us. But we're happy to welcome our clients to our office. If you prefer, we can also meet you by appointment at our hubs in Amsterdam's Zuidas district, in the heart of Rotterdam, or on the sand in The Hague. But we're not confined to our office. We're mobile. And flexible. We're happy to visit you, by invitation and in consultation. This applies to both business and private clients. And for private clients, especially in cases where you're not mobile, for example, due to age or admission to a hospital, nursing home, or hospice.
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+31 (0)10 44 53 777
+31 (0)6 22 98 78 92
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