Public Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 1
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Chambers Review
Stibbe has a highly esteemed team with an impressive offering in public and planning and environmental law. The law firm is well respected for its advisory work on the impact of legislative changes. The team acts for both municipalities and private clients, with notable experience advising private sector clients on Dutch gambling law and additional strength in planning and zoning matters. It often assists clients with environmental permits and nature conservation legislation.
Work Highlights
- Stibbe advised the Association for Equal Rights for Landowners (VGG) on several proceedings against the Dutch government related to the sale of nature land to competitors without a transparent and non-discriminatory tender.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stibbe's team is one of the best in the market and they have the ability to make complicated matters easy to grasp."
"Apart from being very knowledgeable on various subjects, they also have the ability to look at administrative law issues from a business perspective."
"They are solution-oriented and always ready to provide a comprehensive legal review with an actionable recommendation."
"Many of the challenges we face are complex, and they are always aware of this and ensure the specifics are accounted for when advising us."
"Stibbe's team is one of the best in the market and they have the ability to make complicated matters easy to grasp."
"Apart from being very knowledgeable on various subjects, they also have the ability to look at administrative law issues from a business perspective."
"They are solution-oriented and always ready to provide a comprehensive legal review with an actionable recommendation."
"Many of the challenges we face are complex, and they are always aware of this and ensure the specifics are accounted for when advising us."
Notable Practitioners
Jan Reinier van Angeren boasts an established practice advising public bodies on administrative and procurement law matters. He also has experience assisting clients with subsidy schemes and zoning plans.
"Jan Reinier van Angeren has a deep understanding of the law."
"He is an expert and a great litigator."
Frontrunning partner Tom Barkhuysen offers an acclaimed public law practice. He boasts extensive experience advising market leaders across the gaming industry on administrative law proceedings.
"Tom Barkhuysen is a skilled academic, as well as lawyer, who is also able to provide concise, business-minded and practical advice."
"He is very knowledgeable, is always informed about any developments in administrative law and has a high political sensitivity."
Anna Collignon offers a respected planning and environmental law practice, regularly assisting clients with nature protection legislation, environmental permits, nitrogen emissions regulations and administrative law enforcement proceedings.
Tijn Kortmann boasts a well-regarded practice in the planning and environmental law area. He regularly advises clients on issues such as environmental nuisance challenges, zoning and environmental permitting matters and soil contamination issues. He also handles matters involving nuclear power plants.
"Tijn Kortmann is always on point and does what is necessary to provide us with strategic advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stibbe
Netherlands
Members
Provided by Stibbe
Ali al Khatib
Head of Department
Head of Department
Jan van Oosten
Laurens Westendorp
Machteld Claessens
Rut Molenaar-Wingens
Valérie van 't Lam