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Loyens & Loeff

Public Law: Planning and Environment

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands

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Loyens & Loeff

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Public Law: Planning and Environment - Netherlands

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Loyens & Loeff is a prominent law firm in the Netherlands that handles a wide range of planning and environmental cases. The team is regularly instructed to guide clients through permitting procedures and zoning plans connected to real estate and energy projects. The law firm is also a favourite amongst companies seeking to make their operations more sustainable. Loyens & Loeff's expertise further extends to nitrogen deposition, pollution and nature conservation issues, as well as compliance with environmental regulations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Loyens & Loeff advised Methanex Corporation on its acquisition of OCI's methanol business, including the relevant permitting, environmental and compliance aspects connected to its Dutch factory in Delfzijl.

Strengths

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  • The Loyens & Loeff team distinguishes itself through its deep regulatory expertise, seamless integration of legal and technical perspectives and a highly collaborative approach.

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  • Loyens & Loeff tackles environmental and planning issues in a commercially sensible and effective way.

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  • They are exceptionally adept at unravelling complex issues and implementing solutions.

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  • The lawyers are real business partners who understand the rationale and importance of certain decisions.

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  • The Loyens & Loeff team has a lot of depth with specialists to cover all aspects of planning and environment law.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Guido Koop
    Guido Koop

    Guido Koop

    Guido Koop frequently advises clients in the real estate and project development spaces on their environment and planning concerns. He is equally equipped to handle nitrogen deposit mandates.

    • Guido Koop achieves an exceptional level of sophistication. This is also due to his exceptional ability to collaborate within his own discipline and beyond.

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    • Guido Koop is a well-established professional who is highly knowledgeable across all aspects of planning and environmental law.

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    • Guido is extremely helpful on complex zoning matters. He is very patient and a creative solution seeker. He is also very responsive.

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    • Guido brings strong legal expertise and communicates clearly, which makes a real difference in complex projects.

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    • On the one hand, Guido delivers high-quality assistance and, on the other hand, his advice is very practical.

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