Ook dit jaar behoren we tot het selecte kransje van Belgische advocatenkantoren dat wordt aangeprezen in publiek recht. Ditmaal luidt het:
'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, contentious matters in the constitutional and administrative courts and assisting private companies with permits and concessions for construction and development projects.
Strengths One client says the firm "has a very hands-on approach. From the very start one will know exactly what the pros and cons of a specific procedure will be. They have not failed me in their predictions so far."
Clients praise the team's "flexibility and good insight in the legal frameworks."
Work highlights Assisted the City of Vilvoorde with the formation of a public-private partnership to handle the design, financing and building of a new school and public parking facility.
Advised the City of Kortrijk on the implementation and execution of a new station project.
Significant clients The Flemish Government, Agency of Entrepreneurship, City of Antwerp, NVAO, Ethias.
Notable practitioners
Dirk Van Heuven is a "great expert," according to clients. He advises on a range of PPP projects and permit issues, and assists government departments with developing new legal guidelines. He also handles contentious matters before the Constitutional Court, the Council of State and administrative tribunals.
Steve Ronse specialises in administrative law and regularly acts for regional governments on public law aspects of new developments. He recently advised the Flemish government on issues involving permits and road closures for a proposed construction project'.