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Public Law: Planning and Environment

Chambers Review

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Public Law: Planning and Environment - Netherlands

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Band 2

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.

Notable practitioners

Jasper van Uden and Martje de Vries Lentsch are key client contacts.

Work Highlights

  • De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek assisted Royal Schiphol Group with the licensing process under the Nature Conservation Act for several airports, as well as enforcement and tariff proceedings.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

De Brauw has very skilful and knowledgeable lawyers who think ahead for you.

Public Law: Planning and Environment respondent
Europe

De Brauw's strengths are its pragmatism, extensive knowledge of the relevant industry and very high level of involvement of partners.

Public Law: Planning and Environment respondent
Europe

The advice that De Brauw gives is spot-on and applicable to the practical reality.

Public Law: Planning and Environment respondent
Europe

The De Brauw team is directly approachable, works quickly and empathises well with the customer.

Public Law: Planning and Environment respondent
Europe

De Brauw is always swift to respond and understands the needs of the client well.

Public Law: Planning and Environment respondent
Europe