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25 april 2016  | Dirk Van Heuven

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Ditmaal heet het: What the team is known for Public law boutique with a strong presence across Belgium's Flemish region. Scope of expertise spans the full public law spectrum, with notable presence acting for local and regional governments on PPP projects, public procurement and constitutional matters. Additionally draws on environmental know-how to advise on issues related to climate change.

Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients) "The lawyers are open, frank and even critical when they need to be. If we have an exchange of ideas on certain topics they are not afraid to challenge us or play devil's advocate. This means when you come to a conclusion you can defend it as it has been thoroughly thought through." "The team is small but multi-competent, communicative, responsive, enthusiastic and dynamic."

What's new? The firm has gained Laundry Day as a new client.

Work highlights Providing ongoing representation to the Flemish government in a range of proceedings, including co-operating with plaintiffs lobbying for increased action to tackle climate change. Advised a trio of crematorium developers in Kortrijk, Westlede and Lommel on urban zoning procedures and obtaining planning and environmental permits.

Notable practitionersSources regard founding partner Dirk Van Heuven as "no-nonsense, pragmatic, diplomatic and solution-driven." One interviewee asserts: "He understands the specific situation or problem very quickly." He focuses on PPP projects and administrative law, and continues to assist the city of Antwerp with a range of infrastructure projects with respect to Masterplan 2020. Steve Ronse is noted for his competence in public employment law, as well as environmental, zoning and planning law. He regularly advises regional and local governing authorities and private corporations. Ronse is presently assisting the City of Roeselare with the drafting of a local ordinance for future town planning.

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