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Van Doorne

Public Law

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Van Doorne

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About

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Van Doorne is the firm for the public/semi-public sector. We translate our high-quality and always up-to-date legal expertise into practical and long-term solutions for all facets of public enterprise. Administrators of the State, provinces, municipalities and independent administrative bodies engage us. We also assist public-sector companies, like ports and airports and transport companies, as well as (other) commercial parties who want to work together or, on the contrary, have conflicts with public authorities. As we focus on both government and business, we understand both sides' interests like no other and know our way around the administrative-political playing field extremely well. Besides being creative sparring partners and advisers, we are true litigators: we regularly litigate in the (highest) administrative courts and also in civil cases on disputes with the government.

Key areas:

Physical environment and spatial planning

Environment

Nature

General administrative law

Public liability and government contracts

Knowledge sharing and development of the law

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Public Law - Netherlands

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Van Doorne's public law team is frequently mandated by public authorities and private companies to assist with contentious and non-contentious mandates, including civil litigation proceedings, spatial planning mandates and subsidy-related issues. The law firm boasts significant experience advising clients in the transportation sector on tender procedures, contractual awards and large-scale rail and road infrastructure projects. Van Doorne additionally offers strength in environmental law, with expertise in matters ranging from soil contamination and environmental permitting to emissions and regulatory compliance.

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Work Highlights

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  • Van Doorne advised the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management on the Friese Waddenveren tender for ferry concessions.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Van Doorne have exceptional knowledge and experience in public transport in the Netherlands. They combine this knowledge and experience with creativity to make things work for us.

    Public Law respondentEurope

  • The partners are very knowledgeable and helpful and they estimate risks.

    Public Law respondentEurope

  • The strength of this team is that it combines expertise in public law and civil law. Additionally, it acts for both the private side and government authorities.

    Public Law respondentEurope

  • The lawyers at Van Doorne have very strong knowledge of all kinds of legal matters and they represent the client very well.

    Public Law respondentEurope

  • They really think along with us until an acceptable solution is reached for our question or problem.

    Public Law respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jan van der Grinten
    Jan van der Grinten

    Jan van der Grinten

    Jan van der Grinten continues to garner praise for his expertise handling contentious administrative and constitutional law cases, including enforcement and government liability.

    • Jan van der Grinten always keeps a close eye on the complex nature of our case, which is very helpful to us.

      Public Law respondentEurope

    • He easily advises on complex issues and sets out the perfect strategy to solve difficult situations.

      Public Law respondentEurope
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  • Gijs Verberne
    Gijs Verberne

    Gijs Verberne

    Gijs Verberne has a solid contentious and advisory public law practice. He is regularly mandated by municipalities and private entities to assist with public-private partnerships, tender procedures and public procurement mandates. His practice further extends to representing clients in litigious contractual proceedings.

    • Gijs Verberne is a very hands-on and service-oriented lawyer.

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