Environment (Band 3)
What the team is known for
Concentrates on the environmental and administrative aspects of public law. Active on contentious matters relating to noise pollution, with additional strength in permitting mandates. Enjoys a long-standing clientele comprising a range of private companies, particularly in the aviation sector, as well as local and regional authorities.
Strengths
Clients appreciate the firm's client-focused service, referring to its "practical approach" and "thorough understanding of business needs." Work highlights Advised Ethias on liability matters concerning urbanism and environment law.
Notable practitioners
Dirk Van Heuven and Steve Ronse are key contacts within the department.
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Public law (Band 4)
What the team is known for
Niche public law firm with a strong presence across Belgium's Flemish Region. Advises across the full spectrum of public law, acting for local and regional governments on PPP projects, public procurement and the restructuring of government bodies. Other areas of expertise include public regulation relating to energy and climate change as well as contentious matters in the constitutional and administrative courts. Additionally active on the public law aspects of environmental issues as well as in planning and zoning projects.
Work highlights
Advised the Flemish Government on a regional spatial execution plan involving Essers.
Notable practitioners
Dirk Van Heuven is highly active assisting public authorities in the Flemish region. He represented the Flemish Community Commission in liability proceedings before the civil court, regarding a shortage of places in Dutch schools due to population growth. Sources particularly highlight the breadth of Steve Ronse 's practice. One client reports that they "really enjoy working with him." He is particularly focused on administrative and environmental law issues, and additionally active representing clients from the public sector in mediation and litigation.