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NautaDutilh

Planning & Environment

Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium

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Our public and regulatory team provides advice, does transactional work and often engages in litigation in all areas of administrative and constitutional law. The team has developed a particular expertise in public procurement law (including PPP), environmental law writ large and energy law.

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https://www.nautadutilh.com/en/our-expertise/services/public-law-regulatory

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Planning & Environment - Belgium

What the Team is Known For
NautaDutilh represents developers and public sector clients in contractual and PPP disputes, as well as acting for clients on requests for the annulment or suspension of tender awards. The law firm additionally advises bidders and procuring authorities on non-contentious procurement matters. The team often acts for both Belgian and foreign public bodies, as well as for clients from the education and energy sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • NautaDutilh represented N-ALLO before the Belgian Council of State in proceedings challenging the award of a EUR4.8 million call centre services contract.

Strengths

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  • The team very quickly understands the issues and proposes solutions that are practical.

    Planning & Environment respondentEurope

  • NautaDutilh provides pragmatic and to-the-point advice within very short timeframes.

    Planning & Environment respondentEurope

  • The team provides in-depth analysis of the case and proposes several different approaches.

    Planning & Environment respondentEurope

  • The lawyers are hands on, to the point, smart and have a very good strategic view of matters.

    Planning & Environment respondentEurope

  • NautaDutilh's ability to navigate through complex legal aspects of the matters is more than impressive.

    Planning & Environment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jens Mosselmans
    Jens Mosselmans

    Jens Mosselmans

    Jens Mosselmans often acts for clients on litigious actions related to PPP projects and contractual disputes, as well as administrative litigation. He also offers notable experience in environmental law matters, including assisting clients with REACH compliance and advising on pollution liability issues.

    • Jens Mosselmans is very responsive, accessible and smart.

      Planning & Environment respondentEurope

    • Jens Mosselmans is very approachable, stays calm when needed and has tremendous expertise.

      Planning & Environment respondentEurope

    • He has good vision and is a very good technician.

      Planning & Environment respondentEurope
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  • Maxime Vanderstraeten
    Maxime Vanderstraeten

    Maxime Vanderstraeten

    Maxime Vanderstraeten regularly advises on public procurement and regulatory issues, including challenging award decisions and appealing against fines. He has a number of clients from regulated sectors, including the gaming and healthcare industries.

    • Maxime Vanderstraeten is very smart, hands-on and responds quickly.

      Planning & Environment respondentEurope

    • Maxime Vanderstraeten is the type of lawyer one wishes they could have for every area of law. He is very responsive, creative and efficient.

      Planning & Environment respondentEurope

    • He combines deep legal expertise with a very hands-on and pragmatic approach.

      Planning & Environment respondentEurope
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