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Public Law: Planning and Environment

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Notable Practitioners

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Arjan Kleinhout
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Arjan Kleinhout
2
Band 2
Arjan Kleinhout continues to garner praise for his work on contentious and non-contentious planning and environmental law, covering issues such as nitrogen regulations and carbon capture. He is also well regarded for his expertise in public law, representing clients in human rights law disputes as well as advising on freedom of information matters.

Arjan Kleinhout is an expert in administrative law. He is very sharp and experienced.

Arjan Kleinhout is a highly skilled lawyer with deep knowledge of the business and industry. He has a pragmatic approach and very high service level.

I have always found him pleasant to work with.

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Arjan Kleinhout
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Arjan Kleinhout
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Arjan Kleinhout
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Arjan Kleinhout
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Band 2
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