Environment and Planning

Our Environment and Planning practice is widely recognised as a pioneer on the Benelux legal market. We provide tailor-made solutions for the most complex environmental questions and are involved in high-end urban, industry, energy and infrastructure projects.

As one of the leading and largest Benelux practices, we offer full legal assistance in matters of planning and environmental law, ranging from advisory and regulatory work to litigation and enforcement proceedings at regional, national and EU levels. We are regarded as a reference in the development of planning and environmental law through our involvement in many challenging, politically-sensitive and landmark cases.

Windmills North Sea wind energy
Matter
NL Law

Stibbe advises RWE

The Administrative Law Division of the Council of State ruled on the upscaling of the Karolinapolder wind park in Dinteloord on 12 April 2023.

Continue reading
Amsterdam Rozengracht
Matter
NL Law

Stibbe advises Pallas

Stibbe is advising the stichting Voorbereiding Pallas-reactor on the licence under the Nuclear Energy Act granted on 15 February 2023 by the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority (ANVS) and on all other required government approvals.

Continue reading
Container terminal in the Port of Antwerp
Matter
NL Law

Stibbe advises a large industrial company on complex environmental law issues

Stibbe advises a large industrial company on environmental permits and complex environmental law issues regarding for example circular activities and sustainability projects.

Continue reading
London cab taxi
Matter
NL Law

Stibbe represents Circuit Park Zandvoort

Stibbe has again successfully represented Circuit Zandvoort. The Formula 1 Grand Prix in September will go ahead.

Continue reading

Services

Our experts have a broad range of experience and expertise in planning and environmental law at regional, national and EU levels. They deal with a wide range of issues, ranging from more general questions of environmental law to highly technical regulations.

We advise clients on a diversity of topics in the fields of planning, urban development, expropriations, permits and environmental law in the broadest sense, including waste and soil regulations and nature conservation. We assist the industry with technical regulations and issues (such as REACH, BAT/BREF, nitrogen issues), and negotiate and litigate on their behalf before all jurisdictions of law on permits, compliance and enforcement issues.

Our team also has particular expertise in European regulations on Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) and food law. We provide assistance with complex M&A and real estate transactions and are frequently called on by our public clients to draft legislation and regulations.

As sustainability and climate change have become increasingly important, we guide clients through the transition to a sustainable business model and liaise with the competent authorities and technical experts on these challenging issues. In this same context, we have unique experience and expertise in traditional and renewable energy, including solar, wind and hydrogen, as well as nuclear law, where we act for the regulators and the industry.

Our clients include government bodies and private players in different sectors, which enabled us to develop a multi-faceted and pragmatic expertise. Our team is consistently top ranked in Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500.

Contact
Connect with our Environment and Planning practice

Recognition & Awards

"They go the extra mile and are well-informed about all the recent developments in case law. Their pragmatic approach is also very much appreciated."

The Legal 500
2023
Environment and Planning

"They are unique in their capability to think strategically with the end result in mind."

The Legal 500
2023
Environment and Planning

"The advice is to the point. In addition, the team is able to provide sound advice both in breadth (strategic) and in depth (specific legal questions)."

The Legal 500
2023
Environment and Planning

"They have a very pragmatic approach, hands-on, always swift responses. Furthermore, they are proactive and do not hesitate to reach out of they think new developments are relevant."

The Legal 500
2023
Environment and Planning

"Stibbe has excellent knowledge about regulations. They are very well-informed and are able to explain complex matters to their clients. They are very punctual and are always available for questions."

The Legal 500
2023
Environment and Planning

"Dedicated team. Long-term collaboration with the same experts. Extended knowledge of the sector and the relevant legislation. Availability 24/7."

The Legal 500
2023
Environment

"The team has the ability to give tangible, practical advice and to make complex things easy to understand."

Chambers Europe
2023
Environment and Planning

"The team is very experienced, focused and client-driven. In difficult times, they bend over backwards to support you."

The Legal 500
2022
Environment

"The decisive combination of knowledge, experience and talent in an effective and efficient manner puts Stibbe in an exceptional class."

The Legal 500
2021
Environment and Planning

"Stibbe has one of the best legal teams in Environment and Planning in the Netherlands."

The Legal 500
2021
Environment and Planning