Hall Of Fame

Firms To Watch: Environment and planning

Holla Legal & Tax's environment, planning and energy department is spearheaded by Harald Wiersema. The group often advises municipalities, provinces, water services entities, and energy companies on developments involving residential and utilities projects.
Sight Advocaten's practice is well versed in advising on construction, real estate, and environmental and planning law matters. Wyke de Vos leads the environmental and planning team, and advises on contentious and non-contentious zoning and planning procedures.

Environment and planning in Netherlands

AKD

AKD‘s public and environmental law team is well versed in handling complex advisory and contentious work in the zoning and environmental law space. The group has seen an uptick in work from the renewable energy sector, and the department continues to assist a solid client base of public and private sector entities. Jos van der Velden brings over three decades of experience in advising planning and environmental issues concerning major infrastructure developments. Gerrit van der Veen has expertise in handling matters concerning environmental liability and enforcement matters, and Hugo Doornhof is well versed in assisting with environmental matters involving administrative and public law aspects. The trio co-head the practice. Eveline Sillevis Smitt is a key name to note.

Praxisleiter:

Jos van der Velden; Gerrit van der Veen; Hugo Doornhof


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Eveline Sillevis Smitt


Referenzen

‘The advice and feedback offered is based upon long lasting experience and updated knowledge. This has proven to be very helpful.’

‘Legal knowledge (support) and availability of Gerrit van der Veen is very good.’

‘The AKD team is very competent and reliable. Working with the team is extremely pleasant. Their knowledge is outstanding.’

Kernmandanten

ProRail


Various provinces


Various municipalities


Various waterboards


Uniper Benelux N.V. (formerly E.ON)


Heros Sluiskil


Urenco Netherlands B.V.


Aldi Supermarkets


Havenbedrijf Rotterdam


AMVEST


Blauwhoed


Verbrugge Terminals, ZHD Stevedores


KFC


Wacker Chemie AG


WDP – Warehouses De Pauw


Hunter Douglas Europe


Dutch Parliament


Access World


Dutch State (Ministry of the Interior)


Sif Netherlands B.V.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the Port Authority of Rotterdam on issues involving liability for past causation of pollution.
  • Representing Stromma in proceedings concerning operating permits.

Houthoff

Houthoff’s environmental practice operates as a part of the firm’s wider public law team. The group regularly assists major private and public sector clients with a broad range of contentious and non-contentious environmental, planning, and public law issues. Key sectors of strength include transport, energy, and real estate, as well as heavy industry, and the department is equally adept at handling climate change and ESG matters. Practice head Marloes Brans is 'a sharp advisor', and Monica Sonderegger represents developers, investors, and major landowners in cases involving obtaining environmental permission for redevelopment work.

Praxisleiter:

Marloes Brans


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Monica Sonderegger


Referenzen

‘Houthoff’s team is big on planning and sustainability.’

‘Marloes Brans is a very dedicated partner, present but humble, and a sharp advisor.’

Kernmandanten

Royal VolkerWessels


PPG


Huntsman


Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield


Tata Steel


Milence


Feijenoord’s soccer stadium De Kuip


Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate


Various municipalities


Province of Flevoland


National Police


Royal Dutch Schiphol


G&S&


CBRE


VDL Nedcar


Vereniging Afvalbedrijven


Highlight-Mandate


  • Providing ongoing advice to a range of corporates with heavy industrial activities in the Netherlands on contentious and non-contentious matters, including permitting, regulatory and enforcement issues.

Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV

The environment and planning practice at Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV stands out for its strong focus on all climate-related matters. The team is well versed in advising on a broad range of sustainability matters in the Netherlands, including the development of renewable energy and waste processing projects. Daniëlle Roelands-Fransen leads the group, and has established expertise in assisting with spatial planning work, zoning plans, developments, and redevelopments. Roelof Reinders specialises in handling conservation issues and the environmental aspects of infrastructure developments.

Praxisleiter:

Daniëlle Roelands-Fransen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Roelof Reinders; Jelmer Procee


Referenzen

‘Not only is the legal knowledge and experience excellent, the substantive knowledge and experience in the environmental field is also exceptional. This combination makes the team excellent and in my opinion the best legal team the Netherlands has in this field.

‘The team stands out for knowledge and experience. The members of the team are well informed about the latest case law and know how to use this case law in various cases.’

‘Pels Rijcken has all the expertise on environmental law. The lawyers are good at conducting extensive legal proceedings, are easily approachable and are always open to the client’s views.’

Kernmandanten

Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management


Dutch Ministry of Defence


Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Change


Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations


Municipality of Amsterdam


Municipality of Rotterdam


Municipality of Leiden


Municipality of Tilburg


Municipality of Zaanstad


Municipality of Haarlem


Municipality of Zoetermeer


Province of Noord-Brabant


Province of Gelderland


Province of Noord-Holland


Province of Zuid-Holland


Province of Limburg


Province of Flevoland


Waterboard Noord-Hollands Noorderkwartier


Waterboard Rivierenland


Royal Properties Development


Jumbo Supermarkets


KPN


Centraal Orgaan opvang Asielzoekers (COA)


Municipality of Hilversum


Municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug


TenneT


Municipality of Zwolle |


Municipality of Kampen


Municipality of The Hague


Municipality of Barendrecht


Province of Overijssel


Province of Groningen


Stibbe

Stibbe’s public law and environment and planning team has a solid track record in handling the environmental aspects of planning and zoning, climate change, renewable energy, and chemical sector matters. Emissions trading work is a core area of strength for the group. Practice head Anna Collignon has an excellent reputation for her expertise in environmental law, as well as assisting with related enforcement matters. Jan van Oosten acts for large renewable energy companies in mandates, and specialises in advising on environmental and planning issues. Valérie van ’t Lam‘s workload includes assisting with environmental impact issues and regulatory matters.

Praxisleiter:

Jan Reinier van Angeren; Anna Collignon; Jan van Oosten; Valérie van ‘t Lam; Tijn Kortmann; Tom Barkhuysen


Referenzen

‘The team works closely together and are very sharp and well informed about the latest developments.’

‘Their approach to customers is very friendly and collegial. ’

‘A well-coordinated team that provides useful advice with expertise and an eye for detail.’

Kernmandanten

Afvalzorg


Ahold Delhaize


Air Liquide


Albemarle


Antargaz


Circuit Park Zandvoort


Cosun Beet Company (formerly known as Suiker Unie)


DAF Trucks, part of Paccar


DSM


DVM


Energy Production Company Zeeland


Greif


GroenLeven


Heineken


Inditex


KLM


McDonalds


Ministry of Defence


Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management


Municipalities of Amstelveen, Blaricum, Leeuwarden


Neinver


Normec


NXP Semiconductors


PALLAS


Plaza Foods


Prologis


Red Bull


RWE


Sibelco


Smurfit Kappa


Stuwadoorsmaatschappij Kruwal (part of Thyssenkrupp)


Tessenderlo Group (industrial)


Verwelius Projectontwikkeling B.V.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Smurfit Kappa on several issues regarding administrative law enforcement procedures and permits.
  • Acted as counsel to Air Liquide on several environment and planning matters.

Van der Feltz Advocaten

The environment and planning team at Van der Feltz Advocaten provides 'pragmatic and solution oriented advice on complex environmental law related matters'. Key areas of strength for the group include advising on zoning plans, permits and environmental compensation issues. Willem van der Werf co-heads the practice with Willem Bosma, 'an expert in the field of environmental law'. Pauline van Aardenne has vast experience in assisting clients in the energy and heavy industry sectors with environmental work.

Praxisleiter:

Willem Bosma; Willem van der Werf


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Pauline van Aardenne


Referenzen

‘Willem Bosma is truly at the top of his field. He always impresses me with his extensive knowledge and superb advisory skills, covering the full breadth of his field (spatial planning, environment, etc.). He advises sharply and strategically, seeks space where possible, and knows how to look at the matter from the perspective of the opposing party, due to his extensive experience with the market.’

‘The team is very accessible, and have a lot of knowledge, ability and skills.’

‘Willem and the team are able to provide pragmatic and solution oriented advice on complex environmental law related matters. Willem is experienced and an expert in the field of environmental law.’

Kernmandanten

Erasmus MC


Various project developers


Various municipalities


Natuurmonumenten (Society for Preservation of Nature Monuments in the Netherlands)


DCMR Environmental Service Rijnmond


The South-Holland South Environment Agency


West-Holland Environment Agency


Province of South-Holland and province of Zeeland


Neptune Energy Netherlands B.V.


Vermilion Energy Netherlands B.V.


Van Wijnen Groep B.V.


Dura Vermeer Groep N.V.


Shurgard Nederland B.V.


Shell Nederland B.V.


N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie


Vattenfall N.V.


Picnic B.V.


TSH Management B.V.


Dunea N.V.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Erasmus MC on its campus development process.
  • Advising the municipality of Wassenaar on the redevelopment of the ANWB Headquarters.
  • Advising the province of South Holland regarding several matters connected to the Chemours/Delrin plant.

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek‘s public law, planning and environment team is well versed in acting for large state-owned companies in environmental matters. Arjan Kleinhout specialises in public law, and is very experienced in assisting with a broad spectrum of energy and environment matters. Counsel Jasper van Uden co-heads the practice with Kleinhout, and has a solid track record in handling planning cases.

Praxisleiter:

Arjan Kleinhout; Jasper van Uden


Referenzen

‘Very pleasant people to work with. They look beyond the initial question you ask; they widen the scope a bit so you can be sure you don’t miss anything. They also think out of the box in their search for legal alternatives or solutions.’

‘They provide a good picture of legal risks and consequences, but at the same time have an eye for maintaining a good relationship with other parties in meetings. They are strategic in conversations. What I also really like is that they respond quickly to questions and are very flexible in making appointments.’

Kernmandanten

NEA / Gemeenschappelijke Kernenergiecentrale Nederland (GKN)


Gasunie


Nederlandse Spoorwegen


Royal Schiphol Group


Shell


Circle Wastewater Services (former Sitech)


Nederlandse Loterij B.V. (the Dutch National Lottery)


Nederlandse Aardoliemaatschappij B.V. (NAM)


Verpact (Packaging Recycling)


Bureau Clara Wichmann


TenneT


Porthos (Gasunie, Port of Rotterdam, EBN)


Aramis (EBN, Gasunie, Shell & TotalEnergies)


Amex (American Express Europe S.A. & American Express Carte France S.A)


Uber


The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting as counsel to the Royal Schiphol Group on a range of regulatory, public law, and environmental matters.

Dentons

Dentons' environment and planning group is housed within the firm's wider public law department, and the team often assists clients in the energy sector with environmental and administrative law issues. Practice head Jan Jakob Peelen is highly regarded for his expertise in assisting energy companies, investors and financial institutions with the regulatory aspects of large-scale energy project developments. Planning expert Valentijn Leijh is well known for handling zoning, planning and project development matters for governmental institutions.

Praxisleiter:

Jan Jakob Peelen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Valentijn Leijh


Referenzen

‘Great team for advice and litigation.’

‘Jan Jakob Peelen is an excellent lawyer. Smart, calm, composed but very sharp.’

‘Jan Jakob Peelen is a very knowledgeable, hands-on lawyer with great expertise in the field of environmental law. He is very pragmatic, cooperative and will deescalate matters during negotiations. I would recommend him to anyone! ’

Kernmandanten

BASF


CORUM


Eurus Energy


Gasunie


Gate Terminal


Gidara Energy


GIGA Storage


GMB


Gunvor


Hartwig Art foundation


Hines


HVBM


Low Carbon


Merem


Novar (formerly known as Solarfields)


Pathé


Pinnacle


PLUS


Rosewood


RWE


Stichting VU


TotalEnergies


Tradiro Park B.V.


Union Investment


VEMOBIN


Veolia


Highlight-Mandate


  • Provides ongoing advice to RWE Offshore on all regulatory and permitting issues regarding the 760MW “Hollandse Kust West VII” development, located in the North Sea.
  • Acting as planning and permitting law counsel to European cinema chain Pathé.

Hemwood

Hemwood is a boutique firm that focuses on real estate work, however the team is equally strong in handling environmental matters in the real estate space. Development work is a core area of instruction for the group, as well as environmental litigation. Practice co-head Eefje van Bommel has a particular focus on advisory and litigious matters in the planning and environmental law areas. Co-head Gijs Heutink specialises in handling the environmental aspects of complex real estate contracts.

Praxisleiter:

Eefje van Bommel; Gijs Heutink


Referenzen

‘Eefje van Bommel is excellent, consistently punctual, and always provides valuable advice while genuinely considering your perspective.’

‘Extremely helpful, always available, very clear and transparent.’

‘This boutique law firm has an outstanding knowledge of the industry, combined with a client-centric approach. The team excels in understanding the intricacies of real estate law, from complex transactions and property development to dispute resolution, ensuring that clients receive top of the bill legal advice that align with their specific needs.’

Kernmandanten

Achmea Real Estate


Ahold


AM Real Estate Developments


Amvest


APF International


ASR


Being Development


Bridges (Vermaat Groep)


Borghese


Breevast


Caransa


Centrum voor Zorg/Zadelhoff


COD


CompaNanny


Cromwell


De Jong Groep


Europa Capital


Forma Real Estate Funds


Green Tree Property


HBB Groep


Heren2


Hillborgh


Hoorne Vastgoed


KNSF Vastgoed


Koopmans Bouwgroep


Maarsen Groep


Montea


NEOO


Opportunity Vastgoed


Open development


Patrizia


Peak Development


Redevco


Rotterdam Urban Development


Sanquin


Snipes


Stichting De Plantijn


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Wereldhave on a complex redevelopment of a shopping center.
  • Advising Palumbus on the development of the Toorop Area in Amsterdam.
  • Advising Borghese and Amvest on a complex redevelopment project in the city of Nijmegen.

Loyens & Loeff

The environment group at Loyens & Loeff is part of the firm’s wider competition and regulatory team. The department is very experienced in handling environmental regulatory work, including advising on nitrogen emissions and ESG compliance matters. Guido Koop heads the practice, and is well known for assisting with the environmental and planning aspects of major real estate and corporate transactions and developments.

Praxisleiter:

Guido Koop


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jan de Heer


Referenzen

‘Very good knowledge of legal matters. I like working with the lawyers of L&L.’

‘I work mostly with Guido Koop, who is always quick and willing to think outside the box.’

Kernmandanten

Cargill


Jan Linders Supermarkets


The Blackstone Group


Flow Real Estate


bol.com


VORM Development


Goldman Sachs International


Provast Development


AXA


AEW


Liander


BPD


Pure Energie


Rijnmond Power Holding


Merin


NautaDutilh

NautaDutilh‘s environmental law practice sits within the firm’s wider public law department, and often acts for renewable energy and industrial sector entities in work. Elsewhere in the practice, the group handles a wide range of sensitive environmental compliance matters. Practice head Iris Kieft has 'deep understanding of environmental law'.

Praxisleiter:

Iris Kieft


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Anke Holtland; Bart Vis; Eline van Leeuwen; Keri van Ettekoven


Referenzen

‘The depth and breadth of knowledge within the team on environmental legislation and Dutch procedural law meant working with the team gave us confidence that all legal aspects were very well covered. ’

‘The approach and collaborative style of Anke Holtland makes her very pleasant to work with.’

‘Eline van Leeuwen has a very good hands on mentality and provides comprehensive yet practical approaches for quite complex legal questions. ’

Kernmandanten

Inmarsat Solutions


TenneT TSO


Nationaal Park De Hoge Veluwe


Municipality of Amsterdam


Rabobank


Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (JV between Shell and Exxon)


ENGIE


Neste


ChemCom Industries


Koninklijke De Kuyper


Van der Kaa


AFS Group


Discover Exploration Limited


Chemelot Industrial Area (Chemelot Site Permit)


Shell


ABN AMRO


GVB (public transport Amsterdam)


Municipality of Noordoostpolder


SVn (sustainable financing solutions)


Stichting Organisatie Producentenverantwoordelijkheid E-waste Nederland (OPEN) (Dutch E-Waste foundation)


Yellow Chips


ofi (previously: Olam Cocoa)


EIG Partners


Norwegian Packaging Association


Stichting Papier Recycling Nederland (Dutch Paper Recycling Foundation)


TotalEnergies


Nouryon


Nobian


Orgaworld (Renewi)


SABIC


TABS (Timber and Building Supplies)


Lineage


PMT


Hogeschool Rotterdam (Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences)


Green Glycols


Highlight-Mandate


  • Provides ongoing assistance to TenneT with proceedings regarding TenneT’s project Zuid-West 380 kV Oost.
  • Assisting Discover Exploration Ltd with proceedings concerning permits for a gas production project in the North Sea.
  • Advises the municipality of Amsterdam on several procedures relating to the leasehold system.

NewGround Law B.V.

NewGround Law B.V.’s 'very professional' environment team often advises clients on the environmental aspects of real estate, zoning and energy projects. Anne-Marie Klijn is 'a strategist' and 'an authority in public law', and André Gaastra is well versed in assisting corporations and industry associations with matters relating to environmental permitting and compliance; the duo co-head the practice with Erwin Noordover. Arjen Pratt is a name to note.

Praxisleiter:

Anne-Marie Klijn; André Gaastra; Erwin Noordover


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Arjen Praat


Referenzen

‘What I really appreciate about this law firm is their diversity, in-depth expertise, and the pleasant collaboration. ’

‘I work closely with Anne-Marie Klijn; she is very approachable and the best in her field when it comes to expertise.’

‘The composition of the team, ensuring capacity and quality, is great. The team has a great track record in supporting us in a pro-active manner with environmental and planning cases.’

Kernmandanten

Victory Group B.V.


G&S&


Boelens de Gruyter


Greystar


Janssen de Jong Projectontwikkeling B.V.


Lingotto Utrecht B.V.


Eneco


Reales Development


ICL Fertilizers Europe C.V.


Waterschap Rijn en Ijssel


Pure Energie


Ventolines


Prowind


Center Parcs Europe N.V.


Flow Real Estate B.V. (Blackstone)


Breevast B.V.


Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH


 


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Reales Development B.V. on a broad range of matters, including zoning, environmental impact assessments, and nitrogen issues, concerning the transition of a landmark site from fossil fuel use to renewable energy.

Ploum

The 'exceptionally skilled' public and environmental law team at Ploum regularly assists a solid client base of international companies, authorities, governmental entities and industry representatives with a wide spectrum of matters. Maayke Maas-Cooymans is 'able to transform complicated technical and environmental issues into practical advice', especially in relation to climate and energy transition matters. Alexandra Danopoulos is very experienced in handling contentious and non-contentious environmental and administrative law matters. The duo co-head the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Maayke Maas-Cooymans; Alexandra Danopoulos


Referenzen

‘The people of this practice know what they’re talking about and are fast in their responses.’

‘Alexandra is very knowledgeable, and is keen on translating her insights into practical advice.’

‘The team of Maayke Maas is exceptionally skilled in the administrative / environment / zoning & permitting legal areas. Maayke is very dedicated, practical and hands on.’

Kernmandanten

Eems Energy Terminal B.V. (part of Gasunie)


Sunuco Amsterdam Terminal B.V.


Energy Transfer LP


Catom Logistics B.V.


Eneco Diamond Hydrogen B.V.


Advario Projects B.V.


Advario B.V.


Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam


Bajes Kwartier Ontwikkeling C.V. (part of AM B.V.)


SCW Systems B.V.


BP Alternative Energy Investmenst Ltd


BP International Limited


CrossWind C.V.


HG International B.V.


Vitol Tank Terminals B.V.


Eurotank Amsterdam B.V.


Eurotank Terminal B.V.


Westpoort Warmte B.V.


OCI Nitrogen B.V.


OCI N.V.


OCI Terminal Europoort B.V.


Havenbedrijf Rotterdam (Rotterdam Port Authority)


Raad voor Accreditatie (Dutch Accrediation Council)


VTTI Nederland B.V.


VTTI B.V.


BP Raffinaderij Rotterdam B.V.


BP Europa SE – BP Nederland


BP Oil International Limited


Shell Nederland Raffinaderij B.V.


Six Advocaten

Six Advocaten‘s environment and planning team fields extensive expertise in advising on the full range of environmental issues relating to zoning law. Nature conservation matters are another key area of instruction for the group, and form a key pillar of Fleur Onrust‘s practice. Hanneke Ellerman often advises on complex environmental planning procedures. Onrust and Ellerman co-head the department with Anita Nijboer and Irma van den Berg.

Praxisleiter:

Anita Nijboer; Hanneke Ellerman; Fleur Onrust; Irma van den Berg


Referenzen

‘There is very good knowledge about new legislation on building permits and good advice in the area.’

‘I have worked with Irma for a long time. She does a good job. In court she stands up for her client, but she doesn’t hesitate to tell me an uncomfortable truth, if necessary. Irma is a pleasant and a relaxed person.’

Kernmandanten

Museum Voorlinden


De Lelie Vastgoed / Amrâth Hotels


GEM Bloemendalerpolder


BPD Development


Avandis / Refresco (Lucas Bols)


BCI Global


SwifterwinT


EEW Energy from Waste


Municipality of Amsterdam


Black Tulip Settlement & Zuider Vastgoed


HSB


CBRE Global Investors


Province of Limburg


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising and litigating on behalf of SwifterwinT involving permits and nature conservation issues concerning the development of Windplan Blauw, a wind farm in the northwest corner of Flevoland.

Straatman Koster Advocaten

The environmental and planning law team at Straatman Koster Advocaten has 'thorough knowledge' of complex issues concerning environmental and nature protection law. The group is adept at handling advisory and litigious work for public and private sector entities. Joost Hoekstra specialises in environmental law, and often assists with project development, land acquisition, and planning matters. Marinda de Smidt handles environmental permits and enforcement issues. The duo co-head the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Marinda de Smidt; Joost Hoekstra


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Simon Tichelaar; Najoua Haireche


Referenzen

‘Straatman Koster focus on service, customer satisfaction and high quality legal advice. They are always available, even on short notice, and come up with solutions to best serve their clients’ needs.’

‘For us it’s important that our lawyers are easy to reach and talk to, and able to discuss complex problems and solutions with our colleagues who don’t have any legal knowledge. The lawyers of Straatman Koster can do all that and more and are very pleasant individuals. I would specifically like to mention Joost Hoekstra and Simon Tichelaar. ’

‘The team has a wide range of thorough knowledge of environment & planning and real estate legal issues.’

Kernmandanten

BPD (formerly Bouwfonds / Rabobank)


Schiphol Area Development Company


Municipality of Rotterdam


Municipality of Leiden


Municipality of Gouda


Emborion Real Estate


MRP Development


Klépierre S.A.


Vorm Ontwikkeling


Municipality of Almere


Stichting Monumentenbezit


Municipality of Gooise Meren


Municipality of The Hague


Amvest


Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (Netherlands Enterprise Agency)


Province of Zuid-Holland


Green Park Aalsmeer Gebiedsontwikkeling


Municipality of Hoeksche Waard


Province of Utrecht


Leiden University


Municipality of Ronde Venen


Municipality of Nijmegen


Refresco


AVR waste management


Dutch Waste Management Association


Municipality of Amstelveen


ABN AMRO N.V.


Urbicoon (Belgium)


Red Company


Being Development


Flight Forum Eindhoven


OMALA (Lelystad Airport Business Park)


Heijmans


Municipality of Groningen


Gunvor Energy Rotterdam


Foruminvest


Woonhave


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Green Park Development Company on various environmental and planning issues regarding the large scale “Green Park Aalsmeer” business park.
  • Advised BPD and Synchroon on the zoning plan and building permits for a large scale housing project in Rotterdam.

Van Doorne

Van Doorne‘s environment and planning department handles the environmental aspects of spatial planning law, as well as a broad range of advisory, litigious and transactional matters for domestic and international clients. Ingeborg Wind-Middel 'has outstanding knowledge in her field and knows how to translate this into practical advice'; she often advises on environmental issues and sustainability matters. Wind-Middel co-heads the practice with Jeanette OzingaRemco Bäcker and Cees Kniestedt.

Praxisleiter:

Ingeborg Wind-Middel; Cees Kniestedt; Jeanette Ozinga; Remco Bäcker


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nicole Soliana


Referenzen

‘Broad spectrum of specialties. High end lawyers and well known in the country. The people who work there are approachable.’

‘Jeanette Ozinga – skilled, experienced, and good humored.’

‘The team has a number of very good partners, who are truly at the top of their field in terms of knowledge and skills.’

Kernmandanten

The Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations


Friesland Campina DMV BV


Daka Rotterdam Zuid


Municipality of Voorne aan Zee


Port of Rotterdam N.V.


Hornbach Holding B.V.


Vervoerregio Amsterdam (Amsterdam Regional Transport Authority)


Dunea N.V.


Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality


Connex


Bio Energy Netherlands BV


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Daka Rotterdam Zuid and J.P.G. Veranda on administrative law proceedings brought against the municipality of Rotterdam, involving the annulment of a zoning plan and environmental permit for a project.

A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman‘s environment and regulatory team is well versed in advising on high-profile environmental litigation, and is equally adept at handling the environmental aspects of transactions and project finance matters. Hydrogen work is a key area of instruction for the group, which has also been active in matters involving data centres and ESG topics. Jochem Spaans and Marinus Winters co-head the practice; Rob van der Hulle's workload includes permitting, spatial planning and climate matters.

Praxisleiter:

Jochem Spaans; Marinus Winters


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Rob van der Hulle


Referenzen

‘Jochem Spaans is very accessible and proactive. This is key to keeping on top of our environmental permit processes (and not lose valuable time). ’

‘Strong knowledge base to support clients active in the (petro)chemical and (renewable) energy industry.’

‘Down-to-earth, pragmatic approach.’

Kernmandanten

EdgeConneX


HyCC


KLM


Uniper


Hembrug Zaandam


Nikon


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting as permitting and regulatory counsel to EdgeConneX on data centre developments in the Netherlands.
  • Advising HyCC on all regulatory and environmental matters relating to the development of four hydrogen projects in the Netherlands.

BarentsKrans

The administrative and environmental law group at BarentsKrans acts from within the firm's real estate department, and is well versed in assisting with nature preservation work and environmental permit applications, to name a couple of areas of instruction. Practice head Joost Huijgen fields expertise in representing clients in disputes involving environmental permits, zoning, and enforcement issues.

Praxisleiter:

Joost Huijgen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jesse Zijlma


Referenzen

‘The cooperation with the different members of the team is very pleasant.’

‘They are very careful, thorough and committed and do their work with great passion and enthusiasm.’

‘BarentsKrans distinguishes itself as a law practice through its client-centric approach and focus on practical solutions. The firm is readily available to address client needs, actively seeking practical and effective solutions tailored to clients’ objectives. The team possesses deep legal expertise, enabling them to navigate complex challenges and provide insightful guidance.’

Kernmandanten

KPN B.V.


WOM Den Haag Zuidwest B.V.


Gebr. Jonkergouw Beheer B.V.


Municipality of The Hague


Stichting Hof Wonen


Aediles B.V.


Coltavast Unicorn Real Estate B.V. and Unidentified Amsterdam Objects B.V.


Samco Aircraft Maintenance B.V.


LTO Nederland


HTM Personenvervoer N.V.


VIANOVA


Commissie Werkelijke Schade


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  • Assisting KPN B.V. with permit and zoning issues.

CMS

CMS‘ environmental law practice has established strength in advising on zoning issues and the environmental aspects of administrative proceedings. The team often acts as counsel to national authorities on work. Alexander IJkelenstam leads the group, and is well versed in handling environmental and nature conservation law.

Praxisleiter:

Alexander IJkelenstam


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Edith Timmer


Referenzen

‘Alexander IJkelenstam is a creative lawyer, and one of the best experts I know in the field.’

Kernmandanten

Qingshan Shipyard Group Ltd.


McDonald’s Nederland B.V.


Greenledwalls (GLW Deventer Vastgoed B.V.)


Rotterdam Leisure Group B.V.


Qbuzz B.V.


Royal Unibrew A/S


Sola B.V.


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  • Assisted Hong Kong-based Qingshan Shipyard Group with obtaining permission to move a carrier with end-of-waste status to China.
  • Assisting McDonald’s Netherlands with administrative law proceedings concerning permits for a McDonald’s restaurant.
  • Advising Greenledwalls on obtaining permits for two advertising masts along the A1 motorway.

DLA Piper

At DLA Piper, the team is well versed in acting for multinational lenders, investors, and public sector clients in a range of planning and environmental matters, and has particular expertise in handling climate change, ESG and sustainability issues. Ernst Haverkamp heads the practice, and is well known for his expertise in public law, with a track record in handling the planning and environmental law aspects of high-profile transactions and project redevelopment work. Arjen De Snoo left the firm in April 2024.

Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ernst Haverkamp


Referenzen

‘DLA’s Environment and Planning team combines in-depth knowledge with a pragmatic approach that can really help bring a deal together. ’

‘Ernst Haverkamp already stands out. Ernst is knowledgeable, responsive and has great experience when it comes to tackling environmental and planning issues in a commercially sensible and effective way.’

Kernmandanten

BASF


GLP


ING


NH Hotel Group


Prologis


PWN


RED Company | Redevco


Safestore


SEGRO PLC


Unilever


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  • Providing ongoing assistance to SABIC with the legal proceedings regarding the waste water permit for the Chemelot site, a very complex permit which covers all the waste water of the users of the site, and contains a new innovative approach to substances.
  • Assisting DBG Bio Energy in connection with obtaining a permit for a new site in Amsterdam.
  • Representing Kabeldistrict in proceedings regarding the redevelopment of an industrial site in Delft.

Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland's public and planning law team advises on the environmental, administrative and planning aspects of the developments of large data centres in the Netherlands. Practice head Natascha Geraedts has 'great knowledge of the complex environmental and planning procedures'; she also acts as head of the firm's real estate department.

Praxisleiter:

Natascha Geraedts


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Frank Eliasberg; Lynn Kombrink


Referenzen

‘Very capable staff, not only with very strong legal knowledge, but also with a very strategic view.’

‘Strong communication skills.’

‘The commitment from Natascha Geraedts and her team (Frank Eliasberg and Lynn Kombrink) to our project has been very high. Knowledge of the complex cases is remarkable and exceptional. ’

Kernmandanten

CyrusOne


SEGRO Netherlands


Bob W


Statkraft Renewables Benelux


AMPYR Solar Europe


Schopman & Zonen


NaGa Solar


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  • Advising Statkraft on matters concerning its ground-mounted solar park Harskamp.

Greenberg Traurig LLP

Greenberg Traurig LLP's environmental and regulatory practice 'stands out for its comprehensive expertise in environmental law and natural resources'. The team has been kept busy advising renewable energy companies on sustainability matters. The practice is led by the 'very strategic thinkerMarijn Bodelier, who has extensive experience in assisting with environmental permitting and enforcement matters.

Praxisleiter:

Marijn Bodelier


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jan Herfkens


Referenzen

‘Marijn Bodelier: very strategic thinker, very creative, very good negotiator, outstanding.’

‘High quality team.’

‘The environment and planning practice attorneys demonstrate exceptional expertise and a client-focused approach. Their deep understanding of environmental law, combined with practical business acumen, enables them to provide tailored solutions that address complex challenges effectively.’

Kernmandanten

ING Bank


Jamestown Properties


First Sponsor


MRP Development


City Upgrade Group


Eastenders


QTS Data Centers


Panattoni


Neptune Energy


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  • Assisted real estate company Eastenders with issues concerning a permit application.
  • Advised a client on the development of a hotel.

Lexence

The planning and environment team at Lexence is adept at advising on contentious and non-contentious environmental planning permission work. Practice head Michael Klijnstra is well known for his expertise in handling advisory and litigious matters involving environmental compliance issues, zoning plans and building permits.

Praxisleiter:

Michael Klijnstra


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Pelin Oztürk


Referenzen

‘Michael Klijnstra is highly skilled with a good level of knowledge.’

‘Lexence is outstanding as a one-stop shop law firm, easy to reach, and always up-to-date in knowledge.’

‘Outstanding in knowledge, always up to date. Very good support with a commercial view.’

Kernmandanten

Citisense Property Group


PLTS Netherlands B.V.


Back Vastgoed


De Realisatie B.V.


Giga Storage B.V.


Hoogvliet Beheer B.V.


Midvast B.V.


Arthur Armstrong Vastgoed B.V.


DBN Groep B.V.


Termaaten B.V.


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  • Representing Kadans Science Partner in a dispute involving the zoning plan of the municipality of Nijmegen.

Norton Rose Fulbright

The environment team at Norton Rose Fulbright stands out for its expertise in assisting with the environmental aspects of spatial planning, environmental regulations, and nature protection law mandates. Practice head Daphne Broerse is highly regarded for her expertise in administrative law, and is equally adept at handling environmental law matters and construction projects.

Praxisleiter:

Daphne Broerse


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Maaike Faase


Kernmandanten

RWE Eemshaven Holding II B.V.


Attero B.V.


The Lenders to Avantium RNP Flagship Plant B.V.


Fresh Trading Ltd


Rotterdam World Gateway


FlevoBESS


Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat


TBI PPP / Comol5 vof


Dura Vermeer / De Groene Boog B.V.


Macquarie Goup


Rebel Group


CBOE


ABN AMRO Bank N.V.


ING Bank N.V.


Rabobank


BNP Paribas


LBBW Bank


Hamburg Commercial Bank


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  • Advising RWE Eemshaven Holding II B.V. on all permits and licences required for the installation of a 1600 MW coal fired power plant.
  • Advising Attero B.V. on all legal matters, including permits, planning and construction contracts, in relation to the development of two solar projects on landfill locations.

Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V.

Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V. houses ‘an outstanding team of lawyers who understand the difficult matters of spatial planning‘. The group is equally strong in advising municipalities on a wide spectrum of environmental issues. Practice head Shanna Derksen brings extensive experience in zoning and permitting matters.

Praxisleiter:

Shanna Derksen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Dominique de Haas


Referenzen

‘Shanna Derksen quickly absorbs the contents of the whole case in question.’

‘I think the distinctive character of the practice lies in the combination of personal involvement, down-to-earth/pragmatism but also exceptional expertise. It doesn’t matter whether I contact a partner or associate, they are all involved and enthusiastic.’

‘Within the environmental department I work intensively with Shanna Derksen. In addition to the fact that she has a very nice personality, she is extremely knowledgeable and also very eager to learn. The way she sorts things out, makes connections and can also explain them well to us is very valuable.’

Kernmandanten

Municipality of Teylingen


Nestlé Nederland B.V.


Ontwikkelingsbedrijf Vathorst Beheer B.V.


De Waal Beheer og Utrecht B.V.


Municipality of Montfoort


Municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede


Martens en Van Oord B.V.


Wissing B.V.


Stichting Lievegoed


Spoorwegmuseum


Stichting Johan Maasbach Wereldzending (SJMW)


Envalue Valuations B.V.


Bovenstee


Municipality of Culemborg


SchipperBosch


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  • Advising the municipality of Teylingen on a large-scale zoning plan.
  • Advised the Spoorwegmuseum on the permit process for renovating and redeveloping the museum’s outdoor area.