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Public Law: Planning and Environment

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Public Law: Planning and Environment - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has an in-depth offering in planning and environmental law, often collaborating with the law firm's market-leading energy regulatory team to assist with energy sector mandates. The law firm is frequently involved in climate change matters, defending clients in litigation, as well as advising on carbon storage and nitrogen emissions mandates. The lawyers regularly act on contentious and non-contentious proceedings regarding zoning plans and environmental permits. De Brauw also assists with water protection legislation. It is additionally active in public law topics, representing public and private sector clients in parliamentary inquiries, human rights cases and freedom of information disputes.

Work Highlights

  • De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek represented Circle Wastewater Services on proceedings before the Council of State concerning its water permit, as well as additional environmental permit applications under the Dutch Environment and Planning Act.

Strengths

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De Brauw is widely regarded as a top-tier law firm that is highly flexible and able to handle complex, multi-stakeholder cases.

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De Brauw raises the bar by thinking creatively and outside the box. The team brings ideas that really challenge us to look at the issues from various angles, which makes it fun to work together.

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The team has a good mix of partners and associates. All team members have a good understanding of the issue at hand, and deep-dives are not an issue for them.

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The lawyers at De Brauw are very accessible and highly knowledgeable. What is more, they know how to explain complex legal issues in simple terms to non-lawyers.

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De Brauw has earned its reputation for being highly flexible when pressure is on and deadlines are tight.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jasper van Uden
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Jasper van Uden
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Up and Coming

Jasper van Uden impresses with his planning and environment practice, demonstrating the ability to support clients in complex environmental permitting matters, spatial planning and environmental impact assessments.

Jasper van Uden has the knowledge, the intellect, the understanding of the business and the drive we need.

Jasper van Uden is very helpful and easy to reach.

Jasper van Uden is very knowledgeable and always goes the extra mile for his clients.

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