Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands
Ranked Individuals
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SIX Advocaten is a reputed boutique law firm with a solid planning and environment practice. The team advises a range of notable clients on public law issues such as planning, permitting and environmental impact assessments. The law firm is also well placed to represent clients in enforcement proceedings and zoning mandates.
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SIX Advocaten advised GEM Bloemendalerpolder on a multi-phase urban development programme in Amsterdam, as well as environmental regulatory issues related to nitrogen emissions, spatial planning and nature conservation.
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SIX Advocaten responds quickly and proactively proposes how the process should be approached and what is strategically sensible. The lawyers are able to clearly articulate the situation and translate it into a solid legal document.
SIX Advocaten provides good insight on current legal issues, stays involved in up-to-date litigation and has good personal contacts to important legal players.
The team demonstrates in-depth knowledge of and expertise in the applicable regulations, possesses strong oral advocacy skills and provides thoughtful, client-focused advice.
SIX Advocaten distinguishes itself by conducting thorough research, providing well-founded solutions and consistently staying focused on the facts.
SIX Advocaten is well versed in European and Dutch legislation in the nature conservation field, has a thorough understanding of the relevant case law and knows how to anticipate this for legal proceedings.
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Hanneke Ellerman is well placed to assist clients with environmental permits, zoning plans and nitrogen emissions. She also advises on contentious proceedings resulting from urban development projects.
Hanneke is very responsive and always available when needed. She replies quickly and is a pleasure to work with.
Hanneke Ellerman stands out for her thorough and analytical approach, as well as her ability to break down complex issues clearly and to translate them into feasible solutions.
Hanneke Ellerman has broad knowledge, knows important actors in the field and is involved in relevant litigation.
She combines legal acumen with a constructive and pleasant way of working together.
Anita Nijboer is particularly experienced in nature conservation law, soil contamination and spatial planning mandates. She often assists government agencies, project developers and housing associations.
Anita Nijboer is a highly skilled attorney. She is extremely strong in both legal content and communication. Even in difficult cases involving many different interests, she is able to navigate, advise and litigate effectively.
Anita immediately understands what is needed and acts upon that.
Anita Nijboer is an outstanding lawyer.
Anita Nijboer is good at what she does.
Fleur Onrust is very pleasant to work with. She is friendly, professional and proactive.
She is very reliable, always meets targets and is focused on details and deadlines.
Fleur Onrust offers stress-free services, as well as quick responses and profound legal memos.
Irma van den Berg has a solid planning practice and is well placed to assist local municipalities on a wide range of planning mandates, including zoning and redevelopment projects.
Irma van den Berg is clear in her communication and very pleasant to work with.
Irma is very kind and her expertise is excellent. She can also explain complex matters clearly in simple terms.
Irma van den Berg is responsive and has good, in-depth legal knowledge.
Public Law: Planning and Environment
Public Law: Planning and Environment
Public Law: Planning and Environment
Public Law: Planning and Environment
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