AKD‘s public and environmental law team is well versed in handling complex advisory and contentious work in the zoning and environmental law space. The group has seen an uptick in work from the renewable energy sector, and the department continues to assist a solid client base of public and private sector entities. Jos van der Velden brings over three decades of experience in advising planning and environmental issues concerning major infrastructure developments. Gerrit van der Veen has expertise in handling matters concerning environmental liability and enforcement matters, and Hugo Doornhof is well versed in assisting with environmental matters involving administrative and public law aspects. The trio co-head the practice. Eveline Sillevis Smitt is a key name to note.
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Témoignages
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‘The advice and feedback offered is based upon long lasting experience and updated knowledge. This has proven to be very helpful.’
‘Legal knowledge (support) and availability of Gerrit van der Veen is very good.’
‘The AKD team is very competent and reliable. Working with the team is extremely pleasant. Their knowledge is outstanding.’
‘Competent, engaged, helpful, proactive team members and support staff, very pleasant to work with. If not immediately available, team members will get back to you, no need to chase them.’
‘AKD is an international law firm, with all the specialities we need. We always get an expert to advise and represent us. AKD follows the legal developments and prepare us to implement the changes.’
‘They know and support our values.'
‘AKD is very knowledgeable and very well-informed on all relevant developments within the field.'
Clients clés
- ProRail
- Various provinces
- Various municipalities
- Various waterboards
- Uniper Benelux N.V. (formerly E.ON)
- Heros Sluiskil
- Urenco Netherlands B.V.
- Aldi Supermarkets
- Havenbedrijf Rotterdam
- AMVEST
Points forts
- Advised the Port Authority of Rotterdam on issues involving liability for past causation of pollution.
- Representing Stromma in proceedings concerning operating permits.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Jos van der Velden; Gerrit van der Veen; Hugo Doornhof
Autres avocats clés
Eveline Sillevis Smitt