Our specialists in the Environmental & Planning Team are experts in the areas of spatial planning and environmental law. They give advice to government bodies, project developers and large companies in the Netherlands and abroad. Our specialists are involved in complex and extremely sensitive – sometimes precedent setting – cases and contribute to the creation of new legislation, such as the Dutch Environment and Planning Act. Houthoff’s Environmental & Planning Team’s leading position in the market is confirmed by its rankings in legal guides such as Chambers Europe and Legal 500.
Our expertise on the environmental sector
Our experts in spatial planning give advice and litigate in matters such as area development (including zoning plans, land development and expropriation) and public-private partnerships. As one of the few law firms in the Netherlands specialised in this area, Houthoff has an extensive cassation practice and is involved in the most ground-breaking cases before the Dutch Supreme Court such as the proceedings on the expropriation of the 300-hectare Hedwigepolder.
Our Environmental & Planning Team’s environmental law work includes advice on environmental issues as part of large national and cross-border M&A and real estate transactions. Our specialists are known for their litigation expertise and experience. They assist large companies and government bodies in license and enforcement procedures.
Our Environment & Planning Team works closely with our specialists in areas such as M&A, real estate, criminal law, litigation and procurement law. Together with a sector-specific approach (including real estate, energy, healthcare, governance and the financial services sector) this multi-disciplinary approach leads to well-considered advice and pragmatic solutions. We provide solutions for today and for the future. In cross-border issues we work together with the best lawyers from all over the world through Lex Mundi, the most prestigious law firm network, and we always push boundaries for our clients.
