Department profile
Ten Holter Noordam Advocaten

Public Law: Planning and Environment

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands


Ten Holter Noordam Advocaten

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About

Provided by Ten Holter Noordam Advocaten

The Public Law team advises and litigates on matters involving governmental authorities, with administrative law at its core. Its work frequently intersects with private law and EU law considerations. Within environmental and planning law, the focus lies on government actions affecting the physical environment, including spatial planning and environmental regulation.

The team acts for both public authorities and private sector clients. Its expertise covers permitting, zoning plans and amendments.

The firm also advises on contracts involving public bodies, including intergovernmental arrangements such as cooperation agreements and joint regulations, as well as agreements between public authorities and private parties, including development agreements and service contracts.

Through close collaboration with its construction and procurement specialists, the firm provides integrated support on competition and real estate-related aspects, as well as administrative enforcement. The firm places strong emphasis on understanding its clients’ organisations in order to deliver tailored, high-quality advice, combining legal expertise with a pragmatic and efficient approach.

Industries (2)

  • Government
  • Construction

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Public Law: Planning and Environment - Netherlands

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Rotterdam-based Ten Holter Noordam boasts a comprehensive planning and environmental law practice. The team is adept at handling a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including those related to development projects, zoning plans and permitting procedures. The law firm also assists with cases stemming from the nitrogen crisis, as well as compliance with the Dutch Environment and Planning Act. Clients include prominent real estate companies and public bodies.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Ten Holter Noordam advised the Municipality of Voorne aan Zee on the zoning plan connected to a residential development of 800 homes.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • They always respond very quickly, and services can also be provided urgently if needed.

    Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope
  • They are certainly an authority in the area of housing law.

    Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope
  • Ten Holter Noordam translates legal information excellently into understandable material.

    Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope
  • The Ten Holter Noordam team applies its knowledge and expertise very effectively to determine the right strategy.

    Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope
  • Complex projects are expertly analysed by Ten Holter Noordam, followed by professional and well-informed advice.

    Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 3Christine Visser
    Band 3Christine Visser

    Christine Visser

    Christine Visser offers a strong planning and environmental law practice, with particular expertise in assisting developers with zoning and permitting matters. She is also well placed to advise public sector clients on emissions regulations.

    • Christine is a very knowledgeable and pleasant person to work with.

      Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope
    • Christine's work is highly appreciated.

      Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope
    • Christine is always accessible, makes time to think along strategically and provides sharp advice on how to approach a case.

      Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope
    • Christine Visser carries out her work proactively, clearly, carefully and with empathy.

      Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope
    • Christine Visser is a very pleasant person to work with, both in terms of the relationship and her knowledge and expertise. She has very broad experience but is also sharp on the details.

      Public Law: Planning and Environment respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Ten Holter Noordam Advocaten (1)

Netherlands

Members

Provided by Ten Holter Noordam Advocaten

  • Casper Dekker

  • Daniel Blok

  • Diede van der Heijden

  • Jurgen Vermeulen

  • Martine Zeegers

  • Michael de Groot

  • Sheila van Gemeren

  • Rachid Yahya

  • Erina Baljic

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