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AKD boasts one of the largest administrative law teams in the Benelux. Do you need to file a request for information from a public authority? Are you embroiled in a dispute over subsidies or in charge of maintaining public order? Then AKD is the right partner for you.

We advise and litigate on behalf of the public sector and semi-public institutions as well as on behalf of companies.

A full-service firm, AKD is able to muster all the expertise needed to tackle every administrative dispute imaginable, ranging from local and provincial government law to water authorities legislation, from tax law and administrative fines to obligations to tolerate, and from orders subject to penalties and administrative coercion to municipal measures in the social domain.

While general administrative law is the general springboard for many cases, each of our lawyers works from a specialist niche. For example, we have lawyers specialising in economic administrative law, the issues surrounding "scarce permits” or municipal cooperation and redivision. Contracting with the public sector, at the interface between contract law and administrative law, is a special area of attention at AKD.

Our wealth of expertise enables us to handle the largest and most complex cases while offering top quality. Our lawyers keep up with developments and enhance their specialist knowledge all the time, regularly publishing articles in scientific and other journals or acting as editors of professional publications.

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What the Team is Known For

AKD is a market-leading law firm with exceptional expertise in public law and planning and environmental law, acting predominantly for the Dutch state and municipalities, often on contractual agreement negotiations and new legislative proposals. It is esteemed for advising on public law enforcement mandates and other contentious matters. The law firm additionally advises private companies on regulatory compliance, permitting disputes and compensation claims. AKD is a popular choice with both municipalities and constructors for development projects, often involving sustainable housing. The lawyers assist with zoning plans, expropriation issues, environmental permitting mandates and soil and groundwater contamination issues.

Work Highlights

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  • AKD represented the Dutch Data Protection Authority in multiple enforcement proceedings in connection to the legitimacy of data processing for commercial purposes. 

Strengths

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The team's combination of a very high level of legal knowledge with a lot of experience in practice ensures the perfect guidance through complex matters.

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The AKD team offers sound and detailed advice from various perspectives and with a clear decision-making framework.

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AKD can cover all the required aspects with an excellent level of service.

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AKD always communicates before the questions are asked and anticipates our needs.

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AKD has the ability, the manpower and the will to bring cases to a good result.

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Notable Practitioners

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Gerrit van der Veen
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Gerrit van der Veen
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Gerrit van der Veen is regarded as a market-leading practitioner for his work on zoning plans and planning litigation. He is frequently seen assisting public bodies with issues arising from the extraction of natural resources as well as advising clients on applications for environmental permits and ESG policies. He additionally acts on enforcement proceedings.

He is an authority figure in this field.

Gerrit van der Veen is a top lawyer in the Netherlands.

Gerrit van der Veen is very well connected to all stakeholders which helps a lot in making the right decisions.

Gerrit van der Veen is an astute lawyer.

Gerrit van der Veen knows our organisation and values and is always reachable. He is an outstanding lawyer.

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Jos van der Velden
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Jos van der Velden
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Jos van der Velden boasts notable expertise in planning and environmental law. He is regularly instructed by governmental bodies and private companies to assist with issues such as zoning plans, permits and enforcement proceedings.

The work that Jos van der Velden produces is good quality.

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Thomas Sanders
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Thomas Sanders
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Thomas Sanders is experienced handling a range of planning and environment mandates including permitting issues and planning procedures. He offers additional expertise assisting with enforcement proceedings and freedom of information disputes.

Thomas Sanders impresses me.

He has a great sense of political sensitivities and knows how to deal with them in complex legal situations. He is a very sharp, responsive and realistic lawyer.

Thomas Sanders is a trusted adviser.

Thomas Sanders is a smart lawyer.

His hands-on and practical approach, combined with his ability to consider the interests of many stakeholders, makes him highly recommended for any government work.

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Eveline Sillevis Smitt
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Eveline Sillevis Smitt
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Eveline Sillevis Smitt boasts a respected planning and environmental law practice. She regularly assists public and private clients with urban planning and zoning mandates, with additional experience in contentious proceedings concerning environmental permits and contamination issues.

Eveline Sillevis Smitt is a very intelligent lawyer.

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Gerrit van der Veen
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Gerrit van der Veen
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Band 2
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Thomas Sanders
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Thomas Sanders
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Public Law: Planning and Environment
Gerrit van der Veen
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Gerrit van der Veen
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Jos van der Velden
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Jos van der Velden
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Band 2
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Eveline Sillevis Smitt
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Eveline Sillevis Smitt
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Band 3
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Members

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Bart Roozendaal

Daan Pinxter

Dennis Van Tilborg

Egbert De Groot

Erik Dans

Hugo Doornhof

Jamaal Mohuddy

Jos van der Velden

Jos van der Velden

Head of Department

Julie de Baar

Mariëtta Buitenhuis

Maxime van Diemen

Nathalie Niederer

Robin Janssen

Sanne Schipper

Sophie Groeneveld

Thomas Sanders

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