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The growth in Dutch and European regulation has an effect on all sectors. The relationship between government bodies and market parties is governed by regulation in areas such as financial and other supervision, the environment, spatial planning, land, procurement, health and safety, and tax. Houthoff's Public Law Team assists government bodies, domestic companies and foreign corporations. That's why our public law specialists understand the challenges and opportunities for both public and private clients. As the public law market leader, Houthoff is always involved in the most ground-breaking and complex public law related cases. This can involve anything from giving advice on public-private partnerships and litigating licence or subsidy cases to managing complex crisis situations. Our Public Law Team is also regularly asked to give the legislature advice on new laws and regulations. Our specialists understand the language of government bodies and supervisory authorities and they understand the market. This unique combination means that the services we offer are unrivalled. 

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Public Law - Netherlands

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Houthoff is a solid firm with notable experience in contentious public law matters, representing clients in administrative enforcement actions, challenges and appeals against zoning plans. It also handles non-contentious matters, assisting with procurement and subsidy issues. The firm is additionally active on planning and environmental law matters, advising on appeals against the refusal of environmental permits, and has experience with emissions regulations matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Houthoff advised a consortium of high-profile national and international real estate companies and developers on the development of Merwede, the first car-free district in Utrecht.

Strengths

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"Houthoff's team goes to great lengths to understand the case and develop a conclusive line of reasoning."

Public Law respondent
Europe

"Every step has been thought through, and all possible sidetracks have been considered."

Public Law respondent
Europe

"They are experts in their area and can handle complex planning and zoning mandates."

Public Law respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Marloes Brans
3
Marloes Brans
3
Band 3

Marloes Brans offers extensive expertise advising on permitting matters. She also assists clients with emissions regulations and carbon storage issues.

"Marloes Brans helps us navigate the sophisticated environmental and political matters in the field, with a clear vision and easy to implement advice."

"She is very thorough, offers a strong tactical approach and is very responsive."

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Marry de Gaay Fortman
3
Marry de Gaay Fortman
3
Band 3

Marry de Gaay Fortman plays a key role advising clients on contentious proceedings and decarbonisation issues.

"Marry de Gaay Fortman is a fantastic partner who understands the way the government works and is able to provide good strategic insight."

"She is a very good lawyer with great customer service."

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Public Law
Marry de Gaay Fortman
3
Marry de Gaay Fortman
3
Band 3
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Public Law: Planning and Environment
Marloes Brans
3
Marloes Brans
3
Band 3
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