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Provided by Pels Rijcken

For many of Pels Rijcken’s attorneys, administrative law is at the very heart of their practice. An important aspect for this practice is that the central government wears many hats: having a regulatory, administrative and executive role.


The public administration operates in order to safeguard the public interest where political issues are often involved. Due to their expertise, Pels Rijcken's attorneys are fully aware of the client's needs and the government interests that are at stake.


Because of their decades of experience with administrative law, the specialists at Pels Rijcken can apply their combined knowledge of politics, public administration and law when advising. The backbone of Administrative Law is the General Administrative Law Act, which on the one hand regulates government intervention and on the other provides the central government with many opportunities. Pels Rijcken's knowledge of this Act is second to none. All new developments are closely followed and a website - accessible to everyone - is maintained with up-to-date information on the parliamentary history of the Act, complete with explanations.


Because of the firm's extensive experience with providing advice and with litigation, Pels Rijcken has an advantage over other law firms. In court, our attorneys can argue the government's position unlike anyone else. Pels Rijcken acquires much of its information first-hand, and consequentlyhas ample unique and up-to-date expertise.

Chambers Review

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Public Law: Planning and Environment - Netherlands
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Band 1
What the team is known for

Pels Rijcken is a standout firm regularly mandated by Dutch public bodies. The law firm is highly experienced in preliminary relief proceedings as well as representing public bodies in contentious administrative cases. It additionally offers market-leading experience in environmental matters, including nature conservation regulations and environmental permitting matters. Pels Rijcken also represents clients in expropriation matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Pels Rijcken successfully represented the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport in an enforcement action, filed by the Youth Smoking Prevention Foundation against the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, against fake cigarettes.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jannetje Bootsma
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Jannetje Bootsma
2
Band 2

Jannetje Bootsma offers an established practice handling high-profile contentious matters for state entities in preliminary relief proceedings.

Arnoud Boorsma
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Arnoud Boorsma
3
Band 3

Arnoud Boorsma plays a key role advising clients on administrative law, including work acting for state entities and regulators in defence of appeals against the imposition of financial regulation measures.

"Arnoud Boorsma is a very good, prompt and sharp lawyer."

"He really lives up to our expectations."

Daniëlle Roelands-Fransen
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Daniëlle Roelands-Fransen
3
Band 3

Daniëlle Roelands-Fransen boasts noteworthy experience handling large development projects, advising on zoning and mobility plans, as well as representing clients in proceedings concerning environmental permits.

"Daniëlle Roelands-Fransen is very service-minded and has a very good knowledge of the area."

"She is a very pleasant person with excellent knowledge and a pragmatic approach."

Sandra van Heukelom-Verhage
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Sandra van Heukelom-Verhage
3
Band 3

Sandra van Heukelom-Verhage's practice focuses on advising contracting authorities on government support programmes, including COVID-19 aid measures.

Ranked Lawyers at
Pels Rijcken

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Public Law

Jannetje Bootsma
2
Jannetje Bootsma
2
Band 2
Arnoud Boorsma
3
Arnoud Boorsma
3
Band 3
Sandra van Heukelom-Verhage
3
Sandra van Heukelom-Verhage
3
Band 3
Public Law: Planning and Environment

Daniëlle Roelands-Fransen
3
Daniëlle Roelands-Fransen
3
Band 3