We worden aanbevolen in de categorieën Planning & Environment (band 3) en Public Law (band 4):
What the team is known for
Frequently advises regional authorities on disputes concerning noise pollution and climate change regulation. Additionally acts for municipalities and clients from the food and drink and retail sectors on town planning and environmental permitting matters. Also has a number of clients from the energy industry. Represents clients in challenges to domestic legislation and other public law disputes.
Strengths
An interviewee appreciates the firm's ability to "pick up the phone and give a direct reaction" and adds that the team is "quite pragmatic and business-minded". Another client highlights the team's "hands-on advice and respect of deadlines" underlining: "The lawyers are always on time with deliverables and the answers are always very practical".
Work highlights
Advised the Flemish Government on a potential violation of noise pollution regulation caused by Zaventem airport.
Notable practitioners
Dirk Van Heuven is an experienced public law attorney often mandated by Flemish regional authorities and private companies to assist with appeals against regulations and other contentious public law matters. A client appreciates that he is "very strong in thinking about how we can achieve our objectives on a high level".