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Alexander IJkelenstam
Counsel

Alexander IJkelenstam

Advocaat

Languages
  • Dutch
  • English

Alexander IJkelenstam has been an administrative lawyer at CMS since 2016. He is particularly active in the Real Estate, Energy and Life Sciences sectors. Within these sectors, Alexander operates in amongst others the field of environmental law (zoning plans and building permits), open government (including the protection of business secrets when dealing with the government) and general administrative law (including permit procedures and law enforcement). From his expertise, he also regularly contributes to M&A and real estate transactions.

Alexander quickly gets to the heart of the matter and provides practical advice. If necessary, he litigates at district courts and at higher administrative courts, including the Administrative Law Division of the Council of State.

His clientele is diverse and includes investors and project developers, but also companies in for example the hospitality sector, pharmacy and retail.

Since his studies at the University of Amsterdam, Alexander has also been active in the field of local government, for a political party (in both representative and managerial positions).

Awards & Recognitions
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  • Quote
    "We are very pleased with Alexander IJkelenstam's work for our company."
    Chambers Europe, 2025
  • Quote
    "I am really impressed by Alexander IJkelenstam's skills. He is really savvy and can really help the client navigate complex legal fields."
    Chambers Europe, 2025
  • Quote
    "Alexander IJkelenstam is responsive and very approachable."
    Chambers Europe, 2025
  • Quote
    "Alexander IJkelenstam is a creative lawyer, and one of the best experts I know in the field."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2025

Memberships & Roles

  • Dutch Administrative Law Association

Awards & Rankings

  • Chambers Europe, 2025, Ranked in Public Law: Planning & Environment
  • The Legal 500 EMEA, 2025, Alexander IJkelenstam is Recommended

Education

  • Dutch Law, University of Amsterdam

Insights by Alexander

CMS Netherlands in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 rankings

25 Mar 2026 2 min read

CMS Netherlands in the Chambers Europe 2026 rankings

19 Mar 2026 2 min read

CMS advises Capreon on the acquisition of New Babylon in The Hague

16 Dec 2025 1 min read

CMS advises SUSI Partners on the sale of its Dutch solar PV portfolio

30 Jun 2025 2 min read
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