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NautaDutilh

Public Law: Planning and Environment

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands

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Public and Regulatory law is viewed within NautaDutilh as essential to its advisory and litigation practice.

All sectors of society are facing a growing body of regulations - both from the European Union and from the member states themselves. Regulatory activity is particularly intense in fields such as safety and security, market supervision, food safety, the environment and urban planning, public procurement and public-private partnerships. Our Public& Regulatory group advises national and international companies in the chemical, energy, food and pharmaceutical sectors, amongst others, and also frequently represents the interests of a broad spectrum of government agencies. We have experience litigating before all administrative courts in the Benelux.

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

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Public Law: Planning and Environment - Netherlands

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

NautaDutilh has a well-respected team with considerable expertise in planning and environmental law. The law firm represents private companies and municipalities in enforcement proceedings imposed by the AFM and ACM, as well as appeal proceedings against fines. Furthermore, it also handles mandates related to environmental permits and zoning plans. The practice is equally equipped to assist with administrative proceedings and compliance with Dutch regulations.

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Work Highlights

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  • NautaDutilh advised TenneT in proceedings before the Council of State concerning the expansion of the Dutch high-voltage grid, with additional support in an environmental impact assessment.

Strengths

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  • The partners and associates have excellent knowledge of public law, are up to date and know our company very well. This enables them to deal with complex and sophisticated matters very well.

    Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope

  • NautaDutilh has been invaluable in keeping consistency in a rapidly changing environment and various topics on the table. The team has a good appetite for understanding the topics beyond the legal side.

    Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope

  • The team is comprised of individuals with deep industry expertise and a broad range of specialised skills, and it has shown an understanding of the smallest details in complex cases.

    Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope

  • NautaDutilh has not only legal knowledge, but also broad knowledge of sectors and companies, resulting in advice that is directly applicable.

    Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope

  • The NautaDutilh team is the go-to party for complex and sophisticated matters.

    Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Iris Kieft
    Iris Kieft

    Iris Kieft

    Iris Kieft boasts a solid practice in the planning and environment space. She routinely assists clients with energy and carbon storage-related matters, as well as nature conservation and regulations.

    • Iris Kieft is highly skilled, focused on solving issues, very down to earth and fact-based.

      Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope

    • Iris Kieft is an excellent litigator and a pleasant person to work with. She responds quickly, has great technical and strategic skills and is able to navigate the most complex legal challenges.

      Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope

    • Iris Kieft is legally and analytically very good, as well as approachable and reachable for clients.

      Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope
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  • Saskia Nuijten
    Saskia Nuijten

    Saskia Nuijten

    Saskia Nuijten is well known for her financial administrative law specialism, representing household names in the finance space in their interactions with financial regulators. She assists clients with appeals to fines, enforcement proceedings and regulatory investigations.

    • Saskia Nuijten is the go-to lawyer for strategic advice and assistance in the field of Dutch financial administrative law.

      Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope

    • Saskia Nuijten can work very well under high pressure.

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  • Anke Holtland
    Anke Holtland

    Anke Holtland

    Anke Holtland's focus lies in public law litigation, assisting financial institutions, multinational corporates and public authorities with enforcement proceedings and administrative disputes concerning data transparency.

    • Anke Holtland is very pleasant to work with. She has a deep understanding of Dutch administrative law and provides strategic and practical advice.

      Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope

    • Anke Holtland has a very good, hands-on mentality and provides comprehensive yet practical approaches to complex legal questions. She is very approachable and an excellent litigator.

      Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope

    • Anke understands what the law holds and the basis for my request. She is always ready to answer my questions and takes enough time to speak to me and brief me before court hearings.

      Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope

    • Anke pays excellent attention to detail.

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