Department profile
A&O Shearman

Planning & Environment

Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium


A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Planning & Environment - Belgium

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is sought out by major international corporations to assist with environmental permitting and urban planning regulations. The team also advises on legislation concerning soil pollution, as well as expropriation matters. The law firm is particularly active in contentious matters.

Strengths

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  • The A&O Shearman team stands out for its industry knowledge and pragmatic approach due to its extensive experience.

    Planning & Environment respondentEurope
  • The entire team is great.

    Planning & Environment respondentEurope
  • We appreciate A&O Shearman's knowledge and expertise.

    Planning & Environment respondentEurope
  • The team is highly skilled, deeply experienced and consistently delivers exceptional quality across all matters.

    Planning & Environment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Gauthier van Thuyne
    Band 1Gauthier van Thuyne

    Gauthier van Thuyne

    Gauthier van Thuyne stands out for his work on contentious planning and environment matters, representing clients in disputes around environmental permits, pollution liability and green energy certificates. He also assists clients with compliance with sustainability directives.

    • His expertise combined with consistently precise, actionable advice is truly exceptional.

      Planning & Environment respondentEurope
    • His strategic thinking makes him stand out. He has got a very holistic understanding of complex areas.

      Planning & Environment respondentEurope
    • Gauthier van Thuyne has deep knowledge of environmental law issues.

      Planning & Environment respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at A&O Shearman (1)

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