Planning & Environment | Europe

The firm is a market leader in the planning and environment space, sought out by major international corporations to assist with environmental permitting and urban planning regulations. The team also advises on legislation concerning soil pollution. The practice is experienced in environmental and planning law litigation, such as appeals against planning permission. Team members have a strong focus on EU legislation, such as REACH and emissions regulations. The lawyers additionally act for domestic clients on Belgian gaming legislation. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick has a top-tier environmental law practice with enviable experience in permitting issues, pollution regulation enforcement and waste management. It advises major domestic players and public bodies on environmental, zoning and urban planning law aspects of development projects. The public law team additionally provides extensive experience in high-value disputes concerning domestic regulations on gambling and construction, as well as concerning the differences between domestic and EU regulations. The lawyers are mandated by major private companies in contentious and non-contentious procurement law matters.

Stibbe boasts a pioneering public law practice with comparably strong expertise in planning and environment aspects due to its enviable bench of top-rate practitioners. Stibbe benefits from exceptional strength in public procurement with experience across a range of sectors, as well as advising on EU environmental regulations and permitting applications. The team has significant strength in contentious files at both domestic and European levels, including procurement litigation and pollution liability disputes. The practice represents contractors and public bodies in urban planning and waste regulations.

A renowned public law practice, DLA Piper acts for consortiums and public bodies on high-value public procurement and PPP projects, frequently involving education and healthcare infrastructure. The team assists both municipalities and private sector domestic companies with matters around environmental permits and zoning plans. The practice also advises clients on dredging matters, as well as offering experience in mandates concerning EU waste regulations.