Public Law: Planning and Environment
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
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Provided by AKD
AKD boasts one of the largest administrative law teams in the Benelux. Do you need to file a request for information from a public authority? Are you embroiled in a dispute over subsidies or in charge of maintaining public order? Then AKD is the right partner for you.
We advise and litigate on behalf of the public sector and semi-public institutions as well as on behalf of companies.
A full-service firm, AKD is able to muster all the expertise needed to tackle every administrative dispute imaginable, ranging from local and provincial government law to water authorities legislation, from tax law and administrative fines to obligations to tolerate, and from orders subject to penalties and administrative coercion to municipal measures in the social domain.
While general administrative law is the general springboard for many cases, each of our lawyers works from a specialist niche. For example, we have lawyers specialising in economic administrative law, the issues surrounding "scarce permits” or municipal cooperation and redivision. Contracting with the public sector, at the interface between contract law and administrative law, is a special area of attention at AKD.
Our wealth of expertise enables us to handle the largest and most complex cases while offering top quality. Our lawyers keep up with developments and enhance their specialist knowledge all the time, regularly publishing articles in scientific and other journals or acting as editors of professional publications.
Chambers Review
AKD is a market-leading firm with exceptional expertise in public law and planning and environmental law, acting predominantly for the Dutch state and municipalities, often on contractual agreement negotiations and new legislative proposals. It is esteemed for advising on public law enforcement mandates and other contentious matters. The law firm additionally advises private companies on regulatory compliance, permitting disputes and compensation claims. AKD is a popular choice with both municipalities and constructors for development projects, often involving sustainable housing. The lawyers assist with zoning plans, expropriation issues, environmental permitting mandates, and soil and groundwater contamination issues.
Work Highlights
- AKD advised the Port of Rotterdam on the extent to which the International Code for Security of Ships and Port Facilities can be a legally relevant instrument to combat drug smuggling.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"AKD's team is able to provide advice on complex matters with high political stakes."
"They are one of the top public law firms in the Netherlands."
"The team is capable of doing a deep dive into complex matters, while also providing a pragmatic approach and out-of-the-box solutions."
"Our knowledge of environmental technical elements, for example, is strongly linked to AKD's knowledge of the environmental law components, which allows us to work together to come up with solutions. They are virtually unmatched."
"AKD's team is able to provide advice on complex matters with high political stakes."
"They are one of the top public law firms in the Netherlands."
"The team is capable of doing a deep dive into complex matters, while also providing a pragmatic approach and out-of-the-box solutions."
"Our knowledge of environmental technical elements, for example, is strongly linked to AKD's knowledge of the environmental law components, which allows us to work together to come up with solutions. They are virtually unmatched."
Notable Practitioners
Gerrit van der Veen continues to be regarded for his work on zoning plans and planning litigation. He is frequently seen assisting public bodies with issues arising from the extraction of natural resources as well as advising clients on applications for environmental permits and ESG policies.
"Gerrit van der Veen is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer who has an eye for detail."
"He is everything we expect from a lawyer."
Jos van der Velden boasts notable expertise in planning and environmental law, covering issues such as zoning plans, permits and enforcement proceedings.
"Jos van der Velden is a very smart lawyer."
Eveline Sillevis Smitt boasts an established practice advising clients on large planning and environmental mandates, including zoning proceedings and managing permit procedures.
"Eveline Sillevis Smitt offers expertise and professionalism, and is a strategic partner for complex issues."
"She is pragmatic, detailed and constructive."
"She is strategic, while also keeping our commercial interests in mind."
Thomas Sanders is experienced handling a range of planning and environment mandates including permitting issues and planning procedures. He offers additional expertise assisting with enforcement proceedings.
"Thomas Sanders is a very accessible, dedicated and skilful professional."
"He is knowledgeable in the area, and has the ability to explain complex matters in simple terms."
Ranked Lawyers at
AKD
Netherlands
Members
Provided by AKD
Bart Roozendaal
Daan Pinxter
Dennis Van Tilborg
Egbert De Groot
Erik Dans
Hugo Doornhof
Jamaal Mohuddy
Head of Department
Julie de Baar
Mariëtta Buitenhuis
Maxime van Diemen
Nathalie Niederer
Robin Janssen
Sanne Schipper
Sophie Groeneveld
Thomas Sanders
Wienke Zwier