Public Law: Planning and Environment
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 3
Email address
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+31 20 674 1000Chambers Review
The firm has a broad practice in planning and environmental law in the Netherlands. It regularly liaises with its energy practice and advises clients on the zoning, planning and environmental implications of large-scale energy and property developments. The law firm is particularly adept at handling nitrogen deposition matters. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm assisted EdgeConneX with permitting and zoning mandates related to the operation and development of several data centres and a substation in the Schiphol area.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is able to analyse, unravel and clearly communicate complex topics."
"They have good in-depth knowledge of the area."
"The team is able to analyse, unravel and clearly communicate complex topics."
"They have good in-depth knowledge of the area."
Notable Practitioners
Jochem Spaans possesses extensive expertise advising on the zoning and environmental law aspects of development and redevelopment projects. He also assists clients with domestic environmental regulations.
"Jochem Spaans has excellent knowledge and expertise in the field of planning and environmental law."
"He is competent, accessible and pragmatic."
"He is very knowledgeable and always available, offering strong personal skills."