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Holla Legal & Tax

Public Law: Planning and Environment

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands

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Holla Legal & Tax

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Public Law: Planning and Environment - Netherlands

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Holla Legal & Tax has strong skills in planning and environmental law issues. The law firm regularly attracts energy companies seeking assistance with zoning and permitting advice in connection with their projects in the Netherlands. It additionally represents real estate developers and public bodies with the spatial planning aspects of residential and commercial developments. The team is also called upon to assist with a range of environmental matters, such as nitrogen emissions, regulatory compliance and pollution.

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Work Highlights

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  • Holla Legal & Tax represented TPSolar in appeal proceedings before the Administrative Jurisdiction Division of the Council of State concerning permitting and zoning plan issues.

Strengths

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  • Holla Legal & Tax has pragmatic knowledge and is very nice to work with.

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  • Holla Legal & Tax delivers very swift follow-ups and strong communication.

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  • They are very creative in devising solutions that are hard to resist.

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  • The department stands out for its client focus and deep market insights.

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  • They are able to explain the legal advice in an understandable way, even to employees who do not have a legal background.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Harald Wiersema
    Harald Wiersema

    Harald Wiersema

    Harald Wiersema of Holla Legal & Tax regularly advises domestic and international clients on the regulatory aspects of development projects, including assistance with zoning and permitting issues. His client list also includes regional authorities.

    • Harald is an excellent lawyer with extensive subject matter knowledge and is a pleasant person to work with.

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    • Harald Wiersema takes a good approach in complex situations, with a helicopter view.

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    • Harald Wiersema is a skilled and reliable partner.

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    • Harald is approachable and clear in his advice. He is an expert on various subjects and provides quick responses to questions.

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    • Harald Wiersema stands out as a partner who combines deep expertise in planning and environmental law with an exceptional level of client service. He is highly accessible, responsive and pragmatic, making complex legal issues manageable.

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