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Ploum

Public Law: Planning and Environment

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands

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Ploum

Rankings

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Public Law: Planning and Environment - Netherlands

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ploum is well reputed for its planning and environment practice. The law firm is frequently seen advising on appeals against the refusal of environmental permits, and has experience handling environmental impact assessments and licensing procedures. The team is also well placed to represent clients in contentious public law matters, representing clients in administrative enforcement actions and appeal proceedings against fines.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ploum advised Chemours on permitting applications and enforcement matters in relation to the emission of dangerous substances.

Strengths

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  • The team is very hands-on and pragmatic in its approach.

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  • Ploum has a great, expert team which operates as one.

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  • The team had a very good understanding of the issues that we faced as a company. This, added to the thorough understanding of its subject matter, made sure we had little challenge at court.

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  • The lawyers are always available and quick to react, and they act as a true partner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Maayke Maas-Cooymans
    Maayke Maas-Cooymans

    Maayke Maas-Cooymans

    Maayke Maas-Cooymans is a noteworthy practitioner who is recognised for her contentious and non-contentious environmental permitting practice. She is also well placed to assist clients with zoning plans and offshore wind permitting mandates.

    • Maayke is extremely hands on and razor sharp on legal issues. She is very good at discussing with internal business clients who may be less trained in legal matters. She really gets them to understand the legal issues and holds them by the hand.

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    • Maayke Maas-Cooymans has been a great partner for years.

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    • Maayke has a lot of knowledge and experience dealing with media-intensive cases.

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Ranked Individuals at Ploum (1)

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    Maayke Maas-Cooymans

    Public Law: Planning and Environment

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